Work at Port Chalmers begins soon
Work at Port Chalmers begins soon
Port Otago will embark on a major six-month project to remove 45,000cu m of excess dirt and rock from Flagstaff Hill, Port Chalmers, from Monday.
Brenda Harwood
Southern choirs ready for next Big Sing
Southern choirs ready for next Big Sing
About 600 young singers will step into the limelight on stage at the Dunedin Town Hall in next week's secondary school choirs event, The Big Sing.
‘A lot of work to do’ says climate guru
‘A lot of work to do’ says climate guru
There are no green solutions, there are only tough choices and big change projects.
Club winding up after 34 years as lease not renewed
Club winding up after 34 years as lease not renewed
After 34 years’ stewardship over its local community hall, the St Kilda Community Hall Club is winding up.
Grants for warmer homes available
Grants for warmer homes available
The expansion of the Government’s Warmer Kiwi Homes insulation subsidies means a further 1200 Dunedin homeowners will be covered by the scheme.
Memory lane reopened after upgrade
Memory lane reopened after upgrade
A walk down memory lane has become even more special for visitors, families, staff and volunteers at the Otago Community Hospice.
‘Epic challenge’ to raise funds for mental health
‘Epic challenge’ to raise funds for mental health
Studies in social work have been a real eye-opener on the issues of mental health and youth suicide for Dunedin woman Michele Venables.
Addressing the city’s ‘Fortune Theatre-sized gap’
Addressing the city’s ‘Fortune Theatre-sized gap’
A year ago this month, the Fortune Theatre closed its doors, sending shock waves through Dunedin’s arts community. Now, while there remains a ‘‘Fortune Theatresized hole in the city’’ and a...
Council still mindful of need for theatre support
Council still mindful of need for theatre support
Supporting the continuation and development of local theatre has been top of mind for Dunedin City Council arts adviser Cara Paterson since the closure of the Fortune Theatre in May last year.
Project aims to highlight textile waste crisis
Project aims to highlight textile waste crisis
An innovative project to repurpose textiles to make cuddly soft toys is aimed at highlighting "the elephant in the room'' - the growing crisis of textile waste.
Board investigates container ship 'silencers'
Board investigates container ship 'silencers'
Local walkways, the crumbling Sims building, and work to mitigate the noise from Rio-class ships at Port Chalmers were among the topics discussed at last week's West Harbour Community Board meeting.
West Harbour cycleway tendering process delay
West Harbour cycleway tendering process delay
The tendering process for the extension of the West Harbour cycleway-walkway has been delayed slightly, but tenders should go out midyear, NZTA says.
Senior flatting 'a good solution'
Senior flatting 'a good solution'
The Abbeyfield model of "flatting for seniors'' is growing in popularity around New Zealand, and now is the time for a second facility for Dunedin.
Work and Income service centre finds new premises
Work and Income service centre finds new premises
Moving the Dunedin central Work and Income service centre to John Wickliffe House in the Exchange will create a more pleasant and flexible environment for clients, officials say.
24 Hour Book Sale collectors out
24 Hour Book Sale collectors out
Operating on the principle that one person's unloved book is another person's literary treasure, the Regent Theatre's book sale team will be out and about for collection day today.
Bowel screening progress 'tangible'
Bowel screening progress 'tangible'
A year into the Southern DHB roll-out of the National Bowel Screening programme and "tangible effects'' can already be seen.
'Opera for anyone, anywhere'
'Opera for anyone, anywhere'
A desire to share the joys of opera with everyone is the foundation of newly formed musical venture Opera Here.
Mercy signs Good Food Charter
Mercy signs Good Food Charter
Mercy Hospital has become the first major organisation outside the Dunedin City Council to sign the Dunedin Good Food Charter.
‘Night Circus’ extravaganza to raise funds for hospice
‘Night Circus’ extravaganza to raise funds for hospice
The Otago Community Hospice will wrap up Hospice Awareness Week with a ‘‘Night Circus’’ extravaganza — complete with fire dancing, magic, music, and show girls.
Magnificent homes open their doors to the public
Magnificent homes open their doors to the public
A new eco-house and grand heritage homes across Dunedin will open their doors to visitors in support of the Cargill’s Castle Trust.