Freedom campers down by half
The double whammy of Covid-19 and unsettled weather has led to a sharp drop in the number of freedom campers visiting Dunedin sites so far this summer.
Brenda Harwood
Exploring NZ at a ‘relaxed pace’
Exploring NZ at a ‘relaxed pace’
After seven years of escaping in their bus for the occasional weekend, recently retired Christchurch couple Allan and Cathy Luchford are loving having the time to explore the country at their leisure.
Voter attitude survey follows up on 1960 study
Voter attitude survey follows up on 1960 study
In the wake of last year’s tumultuous General Election, political researchers are examining attitudes to politics among voters in the Dunedin and Taieri electorates.
Minor damage from rain
Minor damage from rain
The recent heavy rain resulted in some damage to roads in the Saddle Hill area, with a section of Scroggs Hill Rd requiring temporary repairs.
Bustling site evokes industrial past
Bustling site evokes industrial past
Twenty years after the final closure of the Mosgiel woollen mill, the vast Mill Park site still bustles with local industry.
‘Red dot packs’ arrive at library
‘Red dot packs’ arrive at library
Dunedin Public Libraries are stepping up with discreet support for women in need of urgent period supplies with a new "red dot pack" scheme.
Planting trees ‘best way to learn’
Planting trees ‘best way to learn’
Local schoolchildren will join a Brighton environmental group in an ongoing project to restore and protect the Otokia Creek and Marsh.
Getting arts projects ‘off the ground’
Getting arts projects ‘off the ground’
The Dunedin Dream Brokerage has launched a new initiative to fund collaborative art projects to get "Off The Ground".
New constellation to guide arts policy
New constellation to guide arts policy
The first of 77 steel stars created by Dunedin artists Katrina Thompson and Ross Sinclair was installed at Ross Creek reservoir on Tuesday.
2021 looks bright for ‘festival city’
2021 looks bright for ‘festival city’
The new year is looking especially bright for Dunedin, with four festivals set to start 2021 with a bang.
Dunedin band look to fans for support
Dunedin band look to fans for support
Dunedin band Black Boy Peaches are boosting their musical efforts with crowdfunding as they work on recording a new EP.
Choirs present Christmas concerts
Choirs present Christmas concerts
Two Dunedin choirs will present Christmas concerts with a difference in the city this week.
Dinner a chance to spread ‘joy and peace'
Dinner a chance to spread ‘joy and peace'
Creating a fabulous Christmas dinner for 500-plus people is a huge effort — something akin to a military exercise, but with the added challenge of co-ordinating dozens of volunteers.
‘Christmas shoebox’ spreads joy
‘Christmas shoebox’ spreads joy
A wish to make Christmas happy for Dunedin people in need has snowballed into an epic community project for a local family.
Light display a ‘fine art’
Light display a ‘fine art’
Bringing joy to children at Christmas is the inspiration for Green Island man Murray Moore to spend a month creating a festive light display each year.
Arts festival to feature new ballet
Arts festival to feature new ballet
Dunedin Arts Festival director Charlie Unwin is delighted to finally have the opportunity to announce the first shows in the April, 2021 festival.
Book sale a success after difficult year
Book sale a success after difficult year
The inaugural Regent Theatre "Good As New" book and gift sale has rounded off the year nicely for the theatre.
Free Christmas lunch on
Free Christmas lunch on
The Saddle Hill Foundation Trust is inviting Mosgiel people to celebrate Christmas in classic summer style this year.
Christmas celebration a ‘step up’ despite weather
Christmas celebration a ‘step up’ despite weather
A cool and showery day was no problem at all for the 4000-plus people who enjoyed Christmas in the Stadium on Saturday.
Christmas at the cathedral
Christmas at the cathedral
St Paul’s Cathedral is inviting families to step outside the pre-Christmas rush for a while, and create some festive memories.