Relay For Life revamped
After two years of Covid-19-related disruptions, the new-look Relay For Life Dunedin is back in 2022.
Brenda Harwood
Slide the finishing touch
Slide the finishing touch
The installation of a giant slide and other new play equipment at the Caversham Reserve marks the final step in a three-year upgrade project.
Songsmith’s lockdown provides creative burst
Songsmith’s lockdown provides creative burst
Lockdown 2020 gave Dunedin musician Aart Smith the chance to focus on songwriting and creating arrangements for a set of new songs.
Play personal for director
Play personal for director
The Globe Theatre’s Christmas production, The Pink Hammer by Michele Amas, is a labour of love for director Terry MacTavish MNZM.
Choir announces soloists for ‘Messiah’
Choir announces soloists for ‘Messiah’
City Choir Dunedin has announced the soloists for its performance of Handel's Messiah, coming up next Tuesday, December 7, from 7.30pm at Dunedin Town Hall.
Harrier club dance leads to 60 years of marriage
Harrier club dance leads to 60 years of marriage
A chance meeting at a harrier club Saturday night dance has led to a lifetime of love and family for Anne and Gordon Abernethy, who celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last week.
Playwright reveals ‘worst parts of human nature’
Playwright reveals ‘worst parts of human nature’
Three bored and tired Grim Reapers are in the staffroom counting down to Christmas in Jo Randerson’s comic festive season play Good Night — The End.
Issue with rampant sycamores raised again
Issue with rampant sycamores raised again
West Harbour Community Board members were faced with a light agenda for its final meeting of the year, held last week in Port Chalmers.
Concern over news caravan park residents must move
Concern over news caravan park residents must move
In its final meeting for 2021, the Saddle Hill Community Board covered a broad range of topics — from basketball courts to art designs for Chorus boxes.
Appeal aims to help DSO deal with challenges
Appeal aims to help DSO deal with challenges
The Dunedin Symphony Orchestra will launch its inaugural Keep Making Music Appeal on Monday.
Eliot eavesdrops on modern life
Eliot eavesdrops on modern life
REVIEW: PRUFROCK’S LOVE SONGby T.S. Eliot and E. M. May Dunedin Repertory Society Playhouse Theatre Sunday, November 14
‘Dracula’ an enjoyable romp
‘Dracula’ an enjoyable romp
REVIEW: DRACULA: THE BLOODY TRUTHSahara Breeze Productions Mayfair Theatre — October 11
Mars study planting ideas
Mars study planting ideas
A collection of fun, imaginative strawberry planters have been created by Tahuna Normal Intermediate School pupils in response to a study unit focusing on Mars.
‘Bunch of legends’ recognised for efforts
‘Bunch of legends’ recognised for efforts
The inspiring work of 14 West Harbour residents and groups was celebrated in style at the West Harbour Community Awards.
Two Christmas events cancelled
Two Christmas events cancelled
The cancellation of this year’s Christmas in the Stadium and Dunedin Community Christmas Dinner events, due to Covid-19, is heartbreaking for organiser Acts of Kindness Charitable Trust.
Predator free city now a step closer
Predator free city now a step closer
The latest urban predator control equipment is now easily accessible to the public through a new ‘‘trap shop’’at the Dunedin iSite and Department of Conservation Visitor Centre in the Octagon.
Doctor to share immunity-boosting tips
Doctor to share immunity-boosting tips
Dunedin-based lifestyle medicine expert Dr Liz Williams will share tips on how to boost immunity during the pandemic during a free education evening next week.
Workshops on offer as part of project
Workshops on offer as part of project
Dunedin artist Maggie Covell has partnered with Dunedin Dream Brokerage to offer free art-making workshops to the public as part of her master of fine arts project.
T.S Eliot-inspired comedy play
T.S Eliot-inspired comedy play
A life-long appreciation for T.S Eliot’s beloved poem The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock has translated into an imaginative comedy play for Dunedin playwright, director and actor Elsa May.
‘Bittersweet’ to return for three extra shows
‘Bittersweet’ to return for three extra shows
Popular documentary theatre piece Bittersweet — Unwrapping Cadburys returns for the Dunedin Heritage Festival.