Sweet surprise for Campus watchers
Sweet surprise for Campus watchers
The 40-strong Campus Watch team walked the beat fortified by tasty baked treats on Monday, thanks to a special delivery from Rotary Dunedin and Rotaract.
Brenda Harwood
Funding boost in time for freedom camping season
Funding boost in time for freedom camping season
The freedom camping season in Dunedin is off to a good start this year with a funding boost for responsible camping initiatives in the area.
Dunedin bucks benefit trend
Dunedin bucks benefit trend
The number of Kiwis accessing benefits during the September 2020 quarter is showing a marked increase on last year, but Dunedin and the Southern region appear to be bucking the trend - at least for the moment.
Jobseeker makes work-life balance a priority
Jobseeker makes work-life balance a priority
For jobseeker Willa Faber, getting out on to the tennis court, or enjoying the spectacular coastline around greater Dunedin, is a happy place to be.
Original version of classic play gift for community
Original version of classic play gift for community
The "territory of the heart" that is a New Zealand childhood is at the centre of Bruce Mason’s classic play The End of the Golden Weather.
Community space in demand
Community space in demand
The South Dunedin Community Network is building momentum and adding to its team, as demand grows for access to its community space in Great King St.
Stage at last for postponed comedy
Stage at last for postponed comedy
After a year heavily impacted by Covid-19, the team behind Arcade Theatre Company’s production of Jean Paul Sartre’s pitch-black comedy No Exit are thrilled to be bringing the play to the stage at...
Sacred Heart 125th anniversary ‘team effort'
Sacred Heart 125th anniversary ‘team effort'
A nervous wait gave way to excitement and a chance to reminisce for past and present pupils and staff of Sacred Heart School.
One-stop job shop event ahead
One-stop job shop event ahead
A "one-stop shop" to bring employers, training organisations, jobseekers, school-leavers, and graduates together is expected to attract hundreds of people.
Braille interface enabling charity
Braille interface enabling charity
A progressive loss of sight for local charity Foster Hope Otago co-ordinator Juanita Willems over the past two years threatened the future of the organisation.
National has to ‘get back in the game’
National has to ‘get back in the game’
National party list MP Michael Woodhouse left his Dunedin home on Monday, heading for Parliament, feeling "a bit bruised" after Saturday night’s landslide Labour election win.
New Taieri MP keen to reconnect with locals
New Taieri MP keen to reconnect with locals
Being part of Labour’s intake of brand new MPs is a completely new experience for Taieri MP Ingrid Leary, and an exciting reward for a lot of hard work.
Nod to Beautiful chairwoman
Nod to Beautiful chairwoman
Keep Dunedin Beautiful chairwoman Jan Tucker was surprised and delighted to receive a life membership to national body Keep New Zealand Beautiful at last week’s awards ceremony.
New foundations on track for historic Wingatui Railway Station
New foundations on track for historic Wingatui Railway Station
The historic Wingatui Railway Station, which has stood between two railway lines in rural Wingatui for more than 100 years, will be upgraded in the hopes of attracting a tenant.
Random acts of art a fun reminder
Random acts of art a fun reminder
Dunedin people will be given a gentle, fun reminder of the main reason for Covid-19 measures — keeping our most vulnerable friends and whanau safe — in the newest Random Acts of Arts event.
Hold-ups end for Green Island survey
Hold-ups end for Green Island survey
After months of hold-ups, the Greater Green Island Community Network is finally able to head out into the community to capture local voices.
Green Island Art Group holding exhibition
Green Island Art Group holding exhibition
The weeks of Covid-19 lockdown earlier this year had a silver lining for members of the Green Island Art Group — more time for art.
Seniors skeptical over promises
Seniors skeptical over promises
After watching the televised leaders’ debates and observing political campaigns gathering speed in recent weeks, Dunedin seniors remain skeptical about promises from politicians.
Disability issue engagement level ‘disappointing’
Disability issue engagement level ‘disappointing’
The level of discussion around issues of importance to the disabled community in the 2020 election campaign has been disappointing, Dunedin disability advocates say.
Close encounter: Earth between Mars and Sun
Close encounter: Earth between Mars and Sun
As Mars makes its closest approach to Earth in years, the Dunedin Astronomical Society will have its telescopes trained on the night sky.