Getting back on the road ‘never gets old’
Getting back on the road ‘never gets old’
Lyttelton-based musician Mel Parsons has lived the life of a troubadour for many years, travelling the road in New Zealand and abroad with her guitar.
Brenda Harwood
Exhibition invites innovation
Exhibition invites innovation
Local artists have been invited to try something new for the OpenArts (Otago Peninsula Artists) group spring exhibition, entitled "Now — That’s Different".
Humorous celebration of Regency romance ‘queen’
Humorous celebration of Regency romance ‘queen’
A large audience was treated to a delightfully witty walk down literary memory lane on Saturday at Dunedin Public Library in A Rare Public Appearance by Miss Georgette Heyer.
Groups collaborate for Latin, jazz fusion show
Groups collaborate for Latin, jazz fusion show
Two very different musical ensembles will come together to explore the rich sounds and high spirits of Latin and jazz sounds in concert this weekend.
New museum displays ready for reopening
New museum displays ready for reopening
After 18 months of building and refurbishment, the redeveloped Port Chalmers Maritime Museum will open its doors to the public once again this Saturday at noon.
Stroke foundation shifting to more sustainable approach
Stroke foundation shifting to more sustainable approach
Long-serving Dunedin Stroke Foundation of NZ community stroke navigator Judith Hyslop has expanded her reach across the southern region and is changing her approach to supporting stroke survivors...
Port star of festival as museum reopens
Port star of festival as museum reopens
The Ōtepoti Dunedin Heritage Festival is shining the spotlight on many aspects of the city’s heritage throughout October, and having some fun along the way.
Health goes online
Health goes online
A new online holistic health programme, created by Dunedin and Otago health practitioners, is being launched this month, and locals are invited to sign up.
Heritage fest to include Port Otago’s 150th
Heritage fest to include Port Otago’s 150th
Dunedin’s historic heritage, such as local cemeteries and machinery, and 150-year-old Port Otago will be celebrated during this month’s Ōtepoti Dunedin Heritage Festival.
Looking forward to family time
Looking forward to family time
Being part of a legacy of caring for people stretching back more than 125 years is a source of deep satisfaction for former Ross Home manager Margaret Pearce.
Expanded shelter takes shape
Expanded shelter takes shape
The Dunedin Night Shelter has provided a helping hand to some of the city’s homeless in the wake of the recent rain event.
Chamber music recital’s French flair
Chamber music recital’s French flair
Works by musical giants of the French "Belle Epoque" of the late 1800s will feature in chamber music recital "Springtime in Paris" this weekend.
Choir prepared for year-end concert
Choir prepared for year-end concert
The Southern Youth Choir (SYC) will perform choral works both ancient and new in its final concert of the year.
Theatrical tribute to Heyer’s talent
Theatrical tribute to Heyer’s talent
A life-long love of the novels of mid-20th century English writer Georgette Heyer has inspired Dunedin actor Terry MacTavish.
REVIEW: Chamber Music NZ presents Calefax
REVIEW: Chamber Music NZ presents Calefax
Chamber Music NZ presents CalefaxGlenroy Auditorium — Friday, September 27Review by BRENDA HARWOOD Extraordinary Dutch reed ensemble Calefax showcased the incredible variety of sounds...
Baroque music feature of concerts
Baroque music feature of concerts
Dunedin City Organist and early music specialist David Burchell will join forces with Auckland-based early music specialist Polly Sussex for a series of Baroque concerts across the South.
Celebrate history, beauty of island at kite flying day
Celebrate history, beauty of island at kite flying day
The beauty and history of Quarantine Island/Kamau Taurua will provide a stunning backdrop and an exciting outing for families in the inaugural Quarantine Island Kite Day event this weekend.
Public invited to ‘Move for MS’ fun day
Public invited to ‘Move for MS’ fun day
MS Otago is inviting local people of all ages and abilities to put their best foot forward during a day of family fun at Wingatui Race Course this Sunday.
Sneak peek leaves donor delighted
Sneak peek leaves donor delighted
The Foley family, of Dunedin, were given a special treat last week — the chance to visit the new Dunedin Botanic Garden playground ahead of its opening on Tuesday.
Historic buildings open for tour
Historic buildings open for tour
Some of Dunedin’s most fascinating historic homes and buildings will open their doors for public viewing in next weekend’s Cargill’s Castle Trust Heritage Homes Open Day.