Brenda Harwood

Abba songs with an orchestral twist

Christchurch-based music director Tom Rainey will conduct the ‘‘DSO Plays Abba’’ this Saturday at...

Abba songs with an orchestral twist

The memorable music of pop superstars Abba will be given an orchestral twist, as local singers and a team of multi-instrumentalists joins force with the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra in concert this...

Sacrifice remembered

About 300 people turned out in bright sunshine on Monday for the Dunedin RSA Armistice Day service of remembrance, marking 106 years since the end of World War 1.

Family connection noted as gates re-dedicated

Attending the refurbishment are (from left) Raymond Boyes, Sharon Denniston (nee Boyes), Charlie...

Family connection noted as gates re-dedicated

Dunedin man Charlie Boyes honoured his family connection to Caversham’s proud military history by putting his mechanical engineering skills to work to refurbish the wrought iron gates of the...

Cruise of thanks

Otago Community Hospice community care co-ordinator Kirsty Wing and her 11-year-old son Gregor admire a 1965 Chevrolet Impala as they take part in a ride to remember last Sunday.

Hui looks at future of budgeting service

Dunedin Budget Advisory Service manager Andrew Henderson. PHOTO: BRENDA HARWOOD

Hui looks at future of budgeting service

Dunedin community organisations came together for a ‘‘positive and useful’’ discussion about the future of the Dunedin Budget Advisory Service on Tuesday.

Birthday gifts for all

Cheerful, community-minded Dunedin woman Pam Whipp took an imaginative approach to the thorny issue of gift-giving at her recent 80th birthday celebration.

All welcome at powhiri

The Arai Te Uru Marae community will open their hearts and their doors to the community once again, as they welcome one and all to a manaakitanga community powhiri this weekend.

Hui to discuss future of budgeting service

Dunedin Budget Advisory Service manager Andrew Henderson is keen to hear community ideas for the...

Hui to discuss future of budgeting service

The challenges and opportunities facing the Dunedin Budget Advisory Service after funding cuts earlier this year, and what the future shape of the service could be, will be discussed at a hui on Tuesday.

Honour to organise service after life in navy

Royal New Zealand Navy Reserve Lieutenant Peter Gee, based at HMNZS Toroa, is organising Dunedin...

Honour to organise service after life in navy

Taking the lead in organising Dunedin’s Armistice Day service of remembrance is a special honour for Royal New Zealand Navy Reserve Lieutenant Peter Gee, a life-long navy man.

Rip-roaring show to celebrate 20th anniversary of CD

Organist Kemp English and guest violinist Yuka Eguchi will celebrate 20 years of Stormin’ Norma...

Rip-roaring show to celebrate 20th anniversary of CD

Renowned New Zealand organist Kemp English will present a rip-roaring romp through some of the most popular organ works to celebrate 20 years since the release of his first Stormin’ Norma&nbsp...

Unity needed for ‘food resilient future’

Newly appointed Our Food Network Dunedin project manager Sarah Johnson is looking forward to...

Unity needed for ‘food resilient future’

The future of food for the people of Otepoti Dunedin, and the need to build healthy and resilient food systems across the city, will be the focus of an open, city-wide community hui next weekend.

Art gallery renamed

Otago Art Society members and friends (from left) society president Rose Shepard, ex-president...

Art gallery renamed

The extraordinary contribution of Joan Hardey to the Otago Art Society over the past 60 years was celebrated with the renaming of a gallery space in her name.

‘Rare’ taste of Chinese culture

Fabulous costumes, acrobatics, magic and intriguing cultural displays will come to the Regent...

‘Rare’ taste of Chinese culture

A diverse and spectacular performance of Chinese culture, from the traditional to ultra-modern, will come to the Regent Theatre stage next month.

All Saints’ bells to ring out again

All Saints’ bells to ring out again

Sunday will be a big day at All Saints’ Anglican Church in North Dunedin, with two important events planned — a bell ringing and a concert.

Reporting on Tomahawk Lagoon

Ecotago scientist Andrew Innes wades out into the shallow waters of Tomahawk Lagoon with Tahuna...

Reporting on Tomahawk Lagoon

The latest results from ongoing citizen science monitoring at Tomahawk Lagoon and plans for future efforts at the site will be discussed during a public reporting day this weekend.

Sowing the seeds of a horticulture career

Horticulture is a way of life for Allie Mackay, who is managing registrations for the ‘‘Growing a...

Sowing the seeds of a horticulture career

The joys and challenges of a career in horticulture and the varied opportunities within the industry will be the focus of a wide-ranging symposium led by local experts.

Shanghai delegation to celebrate sister-city anniversary

Lan Yuan Dunedin Chinese Garden chairman Malcolm Wong is pictured in the garden, where...

Shanghai delegation to celebrate sister-city anniversary

Lan Yuan Dunedin Chinese Garden will be at the heart of a visit by a top-level delegation from Shanghai next week, as the two cities celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Dunedin-Shanghai sister...

Rope-making rescheduled

Dunedin artist Kari Morseth has rescheduled the public sessions for her Rope/Walk project, to be...

Rope-making rescheduled

After heavy rain washed out planned public sessions for Kari Morseth’s Rope/Walk art project, the Dunedin artist has finally been able to reschedule them for the next two weekends.

Original songs feature in theatre production

Director Lara Macgregor (right) works with young Dunedin singer Sylvie Harper on recording...

Original songs feature in theatre production

The first outing for Dunedin-based director Lara Macgregor’s newly founded theatre company Birds of a Feather will be award-winning play Prima Facie, by Suzie Miller.

Fantastic concert just delightful

The joyful sound of cellos and jazz band combined in a very special showcase on Sunday, as Cellists of Otago and Dunedin City Jazz Orchestra joined forces in "Be Moved!" at Dunedin Town Hall.

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