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No rush for funerals, weddings as gathering limit eased

No rush for funerals, weddings as gathering limit eased

Restrictions on gatherings will be relaxed from tomorrow but that does not seem to have inspired Dunedin people to rush to hold weddings or memorial services.

Southerners saddened by H&J Smith proposal

Southerners saddened by H&J Smith proposal

The owners of a Dunedin mall who could soon be hunting for a new anchor tenant - after H&J Smith announced it proposed to close its large shop there - are keeping quiet about the situation.

Mayor urges retailer to reconsider closure plans

Aaron Hawkins

Mayor urges retailer to reconsider closure plans

Dunedin Mayor Aaron Hawkins is encouraging retailer H&J Smith to reconsider closing the doors of its department stores.

Churches pleased gathering limits relaxed

Knox Church. Photo by Peter McIntosh.

Churches pleased gathering limits relaxed

The timing of relaxed restrictions on gatherings may be apt, a Dunedin vicar says.

H&J Smith looking to close stores

H&J Smith looking to close stores

H&J Smith Group says it is considering closing stores in the South, affecting 175 staff, as it tries to secure its long-term future.