Brenda Harwood

Recreation area, mural, survey top of to-do list

Completion of the new Green Island recreation area, a community mural in Concord and a second in-depth community survey are top of the agenda for the Greater Green Island Community Network.

Remarkable Meg’s new survival tale

Meg the 8-year-old huntaway-Labrador cross laps up the attention from her owner Andy Cunningham...

Remarkable Meg’s new survival tale

Meg helped her owner to walk again, she was lost in the hills for five weeks, and she has inspired others to be active — and now story is retold in a new children’s book.

Keen interest in finance setup

South Dunedin-based Otago community finance coordinators Mel Aicken (left) and Lloyd Maole, have...

Keen interest in finance setup

Three weeks after it was launched, Otago’s new community finance programme is attracting more than 100 inquiries a week.

Harmony chorus takes home silver

Musical director Marian Weaver leads Dunedin’s Highland Harmony all-male barbershop chorus during...

Harmony chorus takes home silver

After three years of rebuilding, Dunedin’s Highland Harmony chorus is delighted to come away from the National Barbershop Convention with a silver medal.

Active transport options marred

Beats Rural Study researcher Dr Christina Ergler. Photo: Supplied

Active transport options marred

Concerns about traffic and personal safety are having a negative influence on active transport to school among rural Otago adolescents.

Health work underpins recovery business

Many years of experience in health and nutrition form the basis of Ruth Zeinert’s new business,...

Health work underpins recovery business

Decades of experience in health and nutrition forms the foundation of a new business for Dunedin woman Ruth Zeinert.

Accessible rentals prove hard to find

People with disabilities are struggling to find accessible homes in Dunedin's tight rental property market.

More work to do on housing access

The Dunedin City Council and government agencies say they are committed to supporting people with disabilities into accessible housing, but acknowledge there is more work to do.

Moyle refreshed and energetic ahead of tenure

Moyle refreshed and energetic ahead of tenure

Green Island businessman and community stalwart John Moyle has returned to the Saddle Hill Community Board, after a three-year hiatus.

Freshly elected members keen to get cracking

Now that the dust from the local body elections has settled, West Harbour Community Board's two new members are keen to get stuck in to the issues.

Researchers awarded for transport study

A research group that is studying and encouraging active transport to school by adolescents in Dunedin and Otago has received the University of Otago 2019 Research Group Award.

Thursday bus riders helping to end polio

Dozens of Dunedin Rotarians will ride the buses on World Polio Day, October 24, to held end polio for good.

New defibrillators for high schools

A two-year project by the Balmacewen Lions Club has led to the placement of 24/7 accessible defibrillators at 10 high schools in Dunedin, Milton and Palmerston.

Community asked to support hamper project one last time

Dunedin's Christian Helping Agencies Group is calling on the community to support its annual Christmas hamper project, for one last time.

Passion for volunteering

Working effectively with volunteers, and showing appreciation for their efforts are top priorities for recently appointed Volunteering Otago manager Leisa de Klerk.

'Queen of crime' feels right at home in Dunedin

Scotland's "queen of crime'' Val McDermid may be on the other side of the world to her homeland, but Dunedin's street names and gothic look make her feel right at home.

Families struggle with debt

Being poor is expensive - especially when it comes to trying to access money for unexpected bills.

Ross Creek walkway: hope artwork will look 'striking'

A pair of Dunedin artists whose giant artwork depicting the southern night sky will be installed on the enormous canvas of the Ross Creek Reservoir dam are excited at the prospect.

Road condition, more walkways top of mind

Improving the condition of Coast Rd from Warrington to Seacliff, more public walkways and better water pressure are top of mind for members of the Blueskin Bay Library book-share group.

Cellists play for Norma's 100th

The extraordinary adaptability of Norma, the Dunedin Town Hall organ, will be highlighted in this weekend's celebration of the giant instrument's 100th birthday.

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