Spreading 'power of legal knowledge'
Spreading 'power of legal knowledge'
Spreading the "power of legal knowledge'' throughout the community is the aim of Community Law Otago through its Law for Tea sessions.
Brenda Harwood
Night shelter to hold appeal
Night shelter to hold appeal
Dunedin Night Shelter Trust chairman Dr Rob Thomson is sad the city needs a shelter for homeless people, but is "really glad that we do have one''.
Days numbered for Connect South
Days numbered for Connect South
In the aftermath of the recent social sector-wide hui, the board of Connect South is recommending to its members the organisation be wound up.
Drag contest idea 'just snowballed'
Drag contest idea 'just snowballed'
Budding drag queens and kings will be able to strut their stuff, with support from the professionals, in Dunedin's first citywide drag competition.
Internet posts lead to book
Internet posts lead to book
A collaboration stretching across the world has led to the publication of a new book of images by the late Dunedin photographer, historian and collector Hardwicke Knight.
‘Really proud’ of community network’s achievements
‘Really proud’ of community network’s achievements
Looking back on two years of serving the Green Island community, Leanne Stenhouse is proud of making a difference to the lives of local people.
Grant starts hospice year of fundraising
Grant starts hospice year of fundraising
Otago Community Hospice chief executive Ginny Green is on a high after a ‘‘tremendous grant’’ helped to launch a new year of fundraising for the organisation.
Hospice programme offers advice
Hospice programme offers advice
Sound, practical advice for patients, families and carers on managing at home is the focus of the Kowhai Programme at Otago Community Hospice.
Booklet to celebrate history of association
Booklet to celebrate history of association
After 15 months as historian-in-residence at the Otago Pioneer Women’s Memorial Association Hall, Rachael Francis has created a lasting memento of her time with the organisation.
Housing needs call for action
Housing needs call for action
As Dunedin’s housing market grows ever tighter, particularly for vulnerable families and those seeking rental accommodation, a high-level group is looking for solutions.
Transitions held up by lack of housing
Transitions held up by lack of housing
The Methodist Mission’s Youth Transition Home (YTH), which provides housing and support for young people aged 16 to 19, is operating at full capacity.
Plight affecting growing number
Plight affecting growing number
Dunedin’s social agencies are at the coal face of the city’s gathering housing crisis, and say housing is a major issue for a growing number of people.
Recreation trail project scoops award
Recreation trail project scoops award
A five-year labour of love by the Rotary Club of Dunedin won the major award at this week’s Keep Dunedin Beautiful Awards.
Musical celebrates 50-year history
Musical celebrates 50-year history
Fresh from major stage success, Taieri Musical Society is going back to its community roots as it prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in October.
Shout should show off shed’s sharp shape-up
Shout should show off shed’s sharp shape-up
With the three giant shipping containers that will anchor its structure in place, the Green Island Shed is taking shape.
Liquor bid withdrawn as community says 'no'
Liquor bid withdrawn as community says 'no'
Public health advocates have welcomed the support of the South Dunedin community in opposing a liquor off-licence application in the area.
Agencies discuss support network
Agencies discuss support network
Dunedin social agencies say there is a need for greater networking among organisations, but the shape that will take is yet to be determined.
Health-care homes first wave
Health-care homes first wave
Changes to primary health-care services have come to Otago and Southland with the launch of the first wave of health-care home (HCH) general practices.
Hours reduced, but hub to live another year
Hours reduced, but hub to live another year
Dunedin funders have stepped into the breach, providing support to enable the Methodist Mission to continue running the Early Years Hub for the next year.
Foodbank short of key supplies
Foodbank short of key supplies
Constant high demand from people in need has left the Salvation Army Foodbank scrambling to cover some basic food staples.