Rotary Park track nears completion
Rotary Park track nears completion
Hundreds of hours of volunteer effort by local Rotarians are really paying off at Rotary Park, where a new, accessible loop track is nearing completion.
Brenda Harwood
Site to reopen after chimney fix
Site to reopen after chimney fix
As a South Dunedin landmark, the Dunedin Gasworks Museum chimney is now somewhat reduced, but locals are relieved it is still standing and the museum site can now be accessed by the public.
World of wonder, winter fun
World of wonder, winter fun
In a chilly workshop space in North East Valley, a world of fantastical winged beasts is taking shape, amid final preparations for next weekend’s Dunedin Midwinter Carnival.
Operatunity to celebrate male musical ensembles
Operatunity to celebrate male musical ensembles
Touring opera company Operatunity will celebrate iconic male musical ensembles in its latest show, It’s Raining Men, in Mosgiel on Tuesday.
Sisters to bring smooth grooves
Sisters to bring smooth grooves
Dunedin’s Caramel Groove will present a night of nostalgia and dance rhythms this weekend through their new show The Get Down.
Octacan to boost stocks for winter
Octacan to boost stocks for winter
The Presbyterian Support Otago Family Works Foodbank is running low on a slew of staple items, as it gears up for the vital Octacan collection day next week.
Genre-spanning performance
Genre-spanning performance
The Dunedin Jazz Club continues its autumn concert series this weekend with a showcase of contemporary jazz.
Digital art and music combined
Digital art and music combined
Live music loops, improvisation, and taonga puoro combine with digital art in "Mai Te Uira", a unique collaborative performance, which comes to Dunedin next week.
Budget service now in South D hub
Budget service now in South D hub
For the past three months, the Dunedin Budget Advisory Service (DBAS) has been operating from new premises in South Dunedin.
Tulip bulb fundraiser
Tulip bulb fundraiser
Garden-lovers will have the chance to stock up on tulip bulbs for spring and support Lan Yuan Dunedin Chinese Garden at the same time this weekend.
Aphasia advocates help share message
Aphasia advocates help share message
The difficulties experienced by people living with aphasia are being spotlighted this month, as New Zealand marks Aphasia Awareness Month.
Signs of elder abuse in spotlight
Signs of elder abuse in spotlight
The serious, but often hidden, issue of elder abuse in New Zealand is top of mind for the Age Concern Otago team, which is working hard to keep older people in the region safe.
Funding ‘game-changer’ for nursery
Funding ‘game-changer’ for nursery
The recent announcement of funding support from both Otago Regional Council and Dunedin City Council is a "game changer" for the Tomahawk-Smaills Beachcare Trust nursery and native planting projects.
New track build efforts recognised
New track build efforts recognised
The dedication of Dunedin man Arthur Blondell, who has spent the past 12 years building a safe public walking track in the Silverpeaks Scenic Reserve, has been recognised with a national Outdoor Access Champion Award.
Medical and military past to be celebrated
Medical and military past to be celebrated
The Otago Military History Group will add some authentic historic flavour to Te Kura Hauora o Otakou/Otago Medical School’s 150th anniversary celebrations over King’s Birthday Weekend.
Club’s high tea bags $2000 for charity
Club’s high tea bags $2000 for charity
Altrusa Club of Taieri hosted about 90 local women for a successful high tea at East Taieri Church on Saturday, raising more than $2000 for the Cancer Society’s ‘‘Bags of Hope’’ project.
School scores grant for goal posts
School scores grant for goal posts
A busy public forum, community concerns, and funding requests for local projects kept West Harbour Community Board members on their toes at last week’s meeting.
Dancers, pipers to converge on Dunedin
Dancers, pipers to converge on Dunedin
Dunedin will host hundreds of pipers and Highland dancers from across the country for the annual Championship Piping & Highland & National Dancing Competitions over King’s Birthday Weekend.
Marlon Williams concert for Dunedin
Marlon Williams concert for Dunedin
Much-loved New Zealand musician Marlon Williams will tour the country next month in support of his first Maori language album Te Whare Tīwekaweka.
Midwinter Carnival preparation begins
Midwinter Carnival preparation begins
The Dunedin Midwinter Carnival team has transformed the Meridian Mall with an array of twinkling lantern displays.