Brenda Harwood

Govt funding announcement 'great start, if long overdue'

Regent Theatre technical manager Nelson Miles does maintenance in the empty theatre late last...

Govt funding announcement 'great start, if long overdue'

High hopes for a busy summer for the arts in Dunedin have been dashed with the move to the Red traffic light setting, leaving many worried for the future.

Plenty of reasons to dance

Dunedin’s Ageing Gracefully dance group, dressed in 1920s-style ‘‘flapper’’ gear, comes together...

Plenty of reasons to dance

After two years of disruptions, Ageing Gracefully community dance classes for people aged over 50 will start up again from next week.

Taking steps to bridge digital divide

Dunedin Public Libraries digital programmes co-ordinator Irene Wilson is keen to highlight the...

Taking steps to bridge digital divide

Helping to bridge the "digital divide" for Dunedin people of all ages and raising awareness of the digital services available at local libraries are twin goals for a local librarian.

Government funding announcement 'a great start, if long overdue'

High hopes for a busy summer for the arts in Dunedin have been dashed with the move to the Red traffic light setting, leaving many worried for the future.

Fringe festival going ahead as sector struggles under Red

Dunedin Fringe Festival marketing and publicity manager Alice Geary looks over publicity...

Fringe festival going ahead as sector struggles under Red

The potential for major disruption to its workforce and supply lines could be a "game changer" for the Dunedin Fringe Festival, director Gareth McMillan says.

West Harbour: Local history plaques high on agenda

West Harbour Community Board chairwoman Francisca Griffin wants to ‘‘keep the West Harbour the...

West Harbour: Local history plaques high on agenda

The joyful West Harbour Community Awards was a stand-out event in a busy 2021 programme for the West Harbour Community Board.

Summer play opens tonight

Jessica Latton as Puck in Dunedin Summer Shakespeare’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream,...

Summer play opens tonight

Fairies, hapless lovers, and ‘rude mechanicals’ will run amok in the upper Botanic Garden as Dunedin Summer Shakespeare presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Saddle Hill Community Board

Saddle Hill Community Board

Community advocacy role at top of agenda

No longer a novice

Keri Smith, who won two trophies and received the most points overall at the Otago Lily Society...

No longer a novice

A show-stopping collection of lily florets and stems from her St Kilda garden has earned Keri Smith top honours at the Otago Lily Society show.

Book sale cancelled

Regent Theatre 24 Hour Book Sale co-ordinator Alison Cunningham and fellow volunteers work on...

Book sale cancelled

The country’s move to the Red traffic light setting has forced the cancellation of the Regent Theatre 24 Hour Book sale for the third time.

SDHB urges public to be vigilant

SDHB urges public to be vigilant

The Southern DHB is urging the public to be vigilant, as cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 increase in New Zealand.

Fringe calls for volunteers

The call has gone out for arts lovers to step up and take an active role as volunteers in this year’s Fringe Festival. Dunedin Fringe Festival 2022 volunteer co-ordinator Bailey Gardner was on the...

Covid rules mean no public at Otago Taieri A&P Show

Weighed down with ribbons and prizes, competitors take part in the grand parade at the 2019 Otago...

Covid rules mean no public at Otago Taieri A&P Show

The annual Otago Taieri A&P Show will go ahead this weekend, but with severely limited capacity and no public entry.

‘Wonderful’ to share relay ambassador role

Dual Relay for Life ambassadors Nicki Swift (left) and Natalie Yule Yeoman are excited to be be...

‘Wonderful’ to share relay ambassador role

Two Dunedin women have inspiring stories of resilience to share, as they step up to jointly take on the ambassador role for Relay for Life Dunedin 2022.

Library’s Teen Space aims to be ‘welcoming’

The Teen Space at Dunedin City Library will become a hub for activities and programmes aimed at encouraging and supporting young people.

Fringe calls for volunteers

The call has gone out for arts lovers to step up and take an active role as volunteers in this year’s Fringe Festival.

Exhibition at ‘fun end of the artistic spectrum’

Dunedin artist Doug Hart showcases highly detailed local scenes, with a touch of humour, in his...

Exhibition at ‘fun end of the artistic spectrum’

Detailed depictions of Dunedin landscapes, architecture and wildlife are given a humorous twist in a new solo exhibition from local artist Doug Hart.

Bookings strong as child vaccination ramps up

Local families have begun rolling up their sleeves en masse as the Covid-19 vaccine rollout for 5 to 11-year-olds ramps up.

Game bird stamp collection wows

Otago Philatelic and Postcard Society member Graham Pelvin (centre) showcases a print of one of...

Game bird stamp collection wows

Creating a display board jam-packed with beautiful first-day stamp covers depicting native and game bird species has been a labour of love for a Dunedin man.

Lily show generates ‘a lot of interest’

Otago Lily Society president Louise Ardley with some of the martagon varieties of lilies blooming...

Lily show generates ‘a lot of interest’

Hundreds of gorgeous lilies bloom in the Fairfield garden of Otago Lily Society president Louise Ardley.

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