children

Richard Reeve's article, Climate crime is beggaring our children, was timely and on point.

This weekend over a thousand enthusiastic children, completed the weet bix triathalon in Mosgiel. For many it was the first time and the nerves were showing, Kallan Buchanan lines up with the 7 year old group. They all gave it their best and went home very proud.

Macandrew Bay Boating Club's Secretary Mark Edwards thinks the warm Dunedin weather has contributed to the best ever start for the Club's Learn to Sail season.

Dunedin school children will next week be given the opportunity to try trampolining.

Despite an abundance of Gymnastics clubs in the city there is currently no trampoline club. It is hoped that the holiday programme will be the first step to building interest in this sport and potentially forming a club that can offer the community the benefits of trampoline.

Sport Otago will be holding a Family Buggy Walk on Sunday, December 13 at 10.30am, Logan Park, Dunedin.

Children happily bounced on a gigantic castle, rode in Flick the little fire truck, had their nails and faces painted, their hair braided and watched Magician Jonathan Usher.

We want Otago families to be active families! Being physically active is an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle and contributes to a wide range of health benefits.