Cleaning up the valley
Cleaning up the valley
Award-winning community group Aroha Kaikorai Valley (AKV) is using all the tools at its disposal in its ongoing efforts to protect and restore the vast Kaikorai Stream catchment.
Brenda Harwood
Fairy ferry to aid awareness
Fairy ferry to aid awareness
Port to Port Cruises & Wildlife Tours owner/operator Rachel McGregor will be sprinkling a little fairy dust around for passengers from this weekend, in support of Mental Health Awareness Week.
Celebrating, supporting older people
Celebrating, supporting older people
In a world where information is always at our fingertips, it is easy to forget that some things simply cannot be rushed — such as the wisdom, resilience and insight that comes through life experience.
Unique works show community’s creativity, passion for making art
Unique works show community’s creativity, passion for making art
Extraordinary woven designs, painstakingly created using folded coloured cardboard by artist Fides, are among dozens of works on display in the Artsenta Annual Group Exhibition, on now at Dunedin...
Family tragedies behind decision to lop locks
Mullets to be shorn in hospice fundraiser
Organiser Royce Bisset said the 'hair must go for the hospice' event was inspired by his brother and sister-in-law who died from bowel cancer in 2019.
Stunning show ticks all the boxes
Stunning show ticks all the boxes
Stellar performances and fast-paced live rock music combined with clever use of multimedia and spectacular lighting in an epic opening night for Taieri Musical’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar last Thursday.
Triumph of talent, balance
Triumph of talent, balance
TERRY PRATCHETT’S LORDS AND LADIES Adapted by Irana BrownThe Globe TheatreSunday, September 21 One of the late Sir Terry Pratchett’s most beloved Discworld tales, Lords and...
Up to 40k books ready for avid readers to leaf through
Up to 40k books ready for avid readers to leaf through
Rotarians and volunteers have spent the past few days moving and unpacking tens of thousands of books in preparation for this weekend’s giant Mosgiel Rotary Book Sale.
Candidate priorities shown in survey
Candidate priorities shown in survey
The vast majority of candidates in the local body elections agree that it is important to have strong local food systems, according to a survey by Our Food Network Dunedin (OFN).
Anger over ‘ignorance’ on arts scene
Anger over ‘ignorance’ on arts scene
Dunedin performing arts practitioners left Tuesday night’s mayoral candidates’ forum on the arts frustrated and disheartened.
Discworld delight delivers energetic entertainment
Discworld delight delivers energetic entertainment
Colourful characters are brought to life by a large and enthusiastic cast in this adaptation of a beloved book.
Artists dive into ‘fun and ‘fascinating’ exhibition
Artists dive into ‘fun and ‘fascinating’ exhibition
The Otago Peninsula Artists group (OpenArts Inc) is welcoming the arrival of spring with an exhibition encouraging artists and viewers to try something a little different.
High-voltage Superstar 'spectacular'
High-voltage Superstar 'spectacular'
A fully-local production stayed true to the smash-hit 1970s rock musical while adding clever use of modern elements.
Show leans into the ‘wyrd’, wonderful
Show leans into the ‘wyrd’, wonderful
Multi-talented Dunedin actor, director, costume and set designer Sofie Welvaert has been itching to bring Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld fantasy stories back to the stage.
Emerson's Dunedin Marathon
Emerson's Dunedin Marathon
A record 3778 participants hit the road to take part in Emerson’s Dunedin Marathon on Sunday.
Communal experience thought-provoking
Communal experience thought-provoking
Kittens, Chopin, a good book, dahlias, coffee, ice cream, concerts, movies, and time with friends ... these are a few of my favourite things.
Farewells expressed
Farewells expressed
The final meeting of the West Harbour Community Board for this triennium, held last week at Port Chalmers Town Hall, was a fairly relaxed affair.
Raising Alzheimer's awareness
Raising Alzheimer's awareness
Alzheimers Otago is highlighting the realities of life for the many people in Otago and across New Zealand living with dementia during September — Alzheimer's Awareness Month.
Pair’s years of service earns praise
Pair’s years of service earns praise
Otago Peninsula Community Board had a busy morning during its final meeting for the triennium, held last Thursday at Portobello Bowling Club.
New picnic table to boost accessibility
New picnic table to boost accessibility
The Friends of Dunedin Botanic Garden group is celebrating the installation of a wheelchair-friendly picnic table near the playground in the lower garden.