Workshops a healing experience
The simple joy of creating something with your hands can be a healing experience for people experiencing health challenges, trauma and loss.
Brenda Harwood
Gallery displays society’s history
Gallery displays society’s history
An excited buzz filled the Otago Art Society galleries last Friday evening, as guests took their first opportunity to explore the society’s ‘‘Looking forward to looking back’’ Heritage Collection...
Youth concert to be ‘Rutterly Glorious’
Youth concert to be ‘Rutterly Glorious’
The music of renowned British choral composer Sir John Rutter will be celebrated by the Southern Youth Choir in concert this weekend.
Innovative adaptation
Innovative adaptation
In its 65th anniversary year, Dunedin’s Globe Theatre continues a long-standing tradition of presenting innovative, imaginative productions of classic plays.
Survivors urged to try dragon boating
Survivors urged to try dragon boating
The joy and health benefits of being out on the water, paddling as part of a team are at the heart of newly established Dunedin dragon boat team Southern Swell.
Goal to foster life-long learning
Goal to foster life-long learning
Taking on the role of Dunedin Kindergarten Association chief executive has been a chance to return to the flax roots of early childhood education for Dunedin woman Jane Lee (Kāti Māmoe, Waitaha,...
Music fans keen for sale
Music fans keen for sale
Fans of music in its varied analogue forms will be in audiophile heaven during next weekend’s Regent Theatre Music and Entertainment Sale.
New life for felled tree
New life for felled tree
A long-anticipated sculpture, created by artist Tavita Faafoi, was unveiled in the grounds of Olveston Historic Home earlier this month.
Twenty years of support given
Twenty years of support given
For the past 20 years, the small Brain Injury Otago team has provided vital support for people across the community in their battle with the effects of brain injury in their day-to-day lives.
Singing group fun, good for the brain
Singing group fun, good for the brain
Belting out the hits by ABBA, Neil Diamond and Rod Stewart, along with fun tongue-twisters like Lily the Pink, with a group of enthusiastic singers is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
Antarctic misadventure explored
Antarctic misadventure explored
A little-known aspect of the connection between Port Chalmers and the great age of Antarctic exploration is the subject of a fascinating exhibition at Port Chalmers Maritime Museum.
Midwinter carnival preparations ramp up
Midwinter carnival preparations ramp up
Preparations are ramping up for the Dunedin Midwinter Carnival, with just a month to go before the popular community event takes over First Church and its grounds.
Glam rock tribute in support of good cause
Glam rock tribute in support of good cause
Local musicians are joining forces in support of a good cause in "Ziggy’s Glam Rock Extravaganza", to be staged this Friday night, from 7.30pm, at the Mayfair Theatre.
Contrasting worlds come together
Contrasting worlds come together
Dunedin Symphony Orchestra principal second violin Ngaruaroha Martin is an expert at juggling contrasting worlds — the world of music and the world of construction.
Humour and family dynamics to the fore in relatable Hall play
Humour and family dynamics to the fore in relatable Hall play
The challenges of shifting to Auckland to be nearer to family are explored with wit and gentle, relatable humour in Roger Hall’s new one-man play End of Summertime.
Superb trio bring crotchety veterans to life in ‘Heroes’
Superb trio bring crotchety veterans to life in ‘Heroes’
An impressive trio of experienced local actors bring three old soldiers to life with heart and humour in Heroes, by French playwright Gerald Sibleyras, translated by Tom Stoppard.
Five years of food, friendship and community connection
Five years of food, friendship and community connection
Food, friendship, remembrance and community connection will be at the heart of Monday’s Pātaka Ora gathering at Āraiteuru Marae.
Heart and humour shine in Mosgiel staging of Heroes
Heart and humour shine in Mosgiel staging of Heroes
Fire Station Theatre presents Heroes by Gerald Sibleyras, translated by Tom StoppardSaturday, May 9Review by Brenda Harwood An impressive trio of experienced local actors...
Hayden delivers wit and emotion in Hall's one-man show
Hayden delivers wit and emotion in Hall's one-man show
Glorious Ruins presents Roger Hall’s End of SummertimeFriday, May 8 — Te Whare o RukutiaReview by Brenda Harwood The challenges of shifting to Auckland to be nearer to family are explored...
String quartet returns to Orokonui for sunset show
String quartet returns to Orokonui for sunset show
The New Zealand String Quartet (NZSQ) is inviting local music-lovers to join them for an evening of musical storytelling against the stunning backdrop of Orokonui Ecosanctuary.