Mayoral candidates mull place of arts in city life
The essential role of the arts for society's welbeing and the challenges facing arts organisations and practitioners have been debated at the Arts and Culture in Otepoti mayoral candidates forum.
Brenda Harwood
Harington Point battery site clean-up
Harington Point battery site clean-up
The first steps have been taken towards restoring the historic Harington Point gun emplacements on Otago Peninsula.
Last chance on SH88 limit
Last chance on SH88 limit
Port Chalmers residents are being urged to stand up and have their say, one more time, on reducing the speed limit on State Highway 88, near Port Otago.
STV system 'really fair'
STV system 'really fair'
As voting papers arrive in the post during the next week, voters will need to consider not only which candidates to support, but how to cast their vote.
The Chills top bill at Vogel St Party
The Chills top bill at Vogel St Party
Dunedin rock royalty will top the bill as the Vogel St Party returns to the city's calendar next month.
Playhouse looking to play greater role
Playhouse looking to play greater role
The Dunedin Repertory Society occupies a special niche in the city's arts community, providing regular opportunities for young thespians to gain performance experience.
Refugee support group celebrating 30 years
Refugee support group celebrating 30 years
A three-decade commitment to supporting refugees in the city will be marked next month, as the Refugee Support Group (Dunedin) celebrates its 30th anniversary.
Call for veterans to attend gathering
Call for veterans to attend gathering
The Dunedin RSA is hoping to reach out to Vietnam veterans in Dunedin on the 54th anniversary of Vietnam Veterans' Day, August 18.
Relay for Life set to return in March 2020
Relay for Life set to return in March 2020
Giant community fundraising and remembrance event, the Cancer Society Relay for Life, is set to be held in Dunedin in late March, 2020.
$115,000 spent on freedom camping
$115,000 spent on freedom camping
The Dunedin City Council spent at least $115,000 on providing direct services for freedom campers in the 2018-19 season.
Volunteering sector under pressure
Volunteering sector under pressure
As people's work and family lives grow busier, putting ever increasing pressure on free time, volunteering is in crisis across New Zealand.
Helper finds role brings many benefits
Helper finds role brings many benefits
Volunteering is a natural part of life for Dunedin woman Kris Bennett, who steps up weekly to help out in the Otago Community Hospice kitchen.
Tracking system for cognitively impaired
Tracking system for cognitively impaired
A growing number of Dunedin families with a member experiencing cognitive impairment are finding peace of mind through the Dunedin LandSAR WandaTrak system.
Deaf Lucy finds new life
Deaf Lucy finds new life
A new start to life with a kind-hearted Dunedin man is working out brilliantly for profoundly deaf whippet-kelpie cross dog Lucy.
New manager enjoying life in new surroundings
New manager enjoying life in new surroundings
Newly-appointed Alzheimer’s Otago manager Liz Harburg is adapting to both a new city and a new role, in her fourth month in Dunedin.
US dance course ‘valuable opportunity’
US dance course ‘valuable opportunity’
After five years in the field of inclusive mixed-ability dance, Hahna Briggs will travel to the United States next month to train with the best.
Support for Maori Hill church petition
Support for Maori Hill church petition
Community concern about the uncertain future of Highgate Presbyterian Church in Maori Hill is gaining momentum, with a recently-launched petition gathering more than 800 signatures.
Rehoming 20,000 books
Rehoming 20,000 books
Dunedin bookseller Richard West is a man on a mission - to sell or find new homes for 20,000 books.
Pupil transport habits to be re-surveyed
Pupil transport habits to be re-surveyed
The transport habits of Dunedin adolescents will be studied against the backdrop of the city’s changing infrastructure as the Beats study ramps up.
Support for youth employment scheme
Support for youth employment scheme
Dunedin employers are stepping up with strong support for young people through the Youth Employment Success scheme.