Rotary Club honours former president
Rotary Club honours former president
Decades of community service by retired Rotary Dunedin member June Mills was celebrated with the awarding of a life membership at the club’s recent changeover night.
Brenda Harwood
Bracing for surge in cases
Bracing for surge in cases
With up to 10 weeks of the latest wave of Covid infections ahead, amid a significant increase in cases of the highly infectious Omicron BA.5 subvariant, now's the time to be more vigilant than ever.
Further $600,000 for warm homes scheme
Further $600,000 for warm homes scheme
The Otago Community Trust has invested a further $600,000 in the EECA Warmer Kiwi Homes scheme, which supports Otago households to install insulation and efficient heating.
Call to stay vigilant against Covid
Call to stay vigilant against Covid
With six to 10 weeks of the latest wave of Covid-19 infections ahead of us, amid a significant increase in cases of the highly infectious Omicron BA.5 subvariant, now is the time to be more...
Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever on
Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever on
Dunedin’s Octagon will be a sea of red as local enthusiasts gather for the annual Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever flash mob event.
Further $600,000 for warm homes scheme
Further $600,000 for warm homes scheme
The Otago Community Trust has invested a further $600,000 in the EECA Warmer Kiwi Homes scheme, which supports Otago households to install insulation and efficient heating.
Comedy soiree a fun experience
Comedy soiree a fun experience
The magnificent Great Hall of Olveston Historic Home is the perfect setting for the post-funeral goings-on among the upper-crust Featherways family in Noel Coward’s one-act play Family Album.
Rotary Club honours former president
Rotary Club honours former president
Decades of community service by retired Rotary Dunedin member June Mills was celebrated with the awarding of a life membership at the club’s recent changeover night.
Aged-care facilities hit as Covid cases rise in South
Aged-care facilities hit as Covid cases rise in South
Aged-care facilities in the southern health region have been experiencing significant challenges as Covid infections rise.
Gender equality stitched into quilts
Gender equality stitched into quilts
The collective stitching efforts of dozens of local people, creating images highlighting gender inequality, will be displayed at the Dunedin Community Gallery this month.
Entrepreneur to discuss ‘How to build connections’
Entrepreneur to discuss ‘How to build connections’
High-flying Kiwi entrepreneur Casey Davies-Bell will be guest speaker at the Dunedin TimeBank annual meeting and potluck gathering on Tuesday.
Ball will put the fun into fundraising
Ball will put the fun into fundraising
Organisers of a midwinter ball full of "fun and frivolity" also have a serious purpose — to raise funds and awareness for St John.
DCC grants $900K to local groups, events
DCC grants $900K to local groups, events
Local groups, from the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra to the Otago Sports Car Club, have received a share of a $922,400 funding boost from the Dunedin City Council.
Indoor festival well supported
Indoor festival well supported
Moving the Dunedin Midwinter Carnival indoors was a huge effort, but was "so worth it" to see smiles on children’s faces.
Irish rugby players visit art event
Irish rugby players visit art event
Visiting Irish rugby players Bundee Aki (left) and Robbie Henshaw (third from right) were welcome visitors at an art event in support of Relief Aid Ukraine Appeal at the Dunedin Community Gallery...
Local body election season starting
Local body election season starting
Local government election season is about to begin, with candidate nominations set to open tomorrow.
DSO on top form with sparkling accompaniments
DSO on top form with sparkling accompaniments
Brenda Harwood reviews Celebrating Matariki performed by the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra, Dunedin Town Hall, July 2. From the first spine-tingling notes sung by soprano Rebecca Ryan, it was...
DSO on top form with sparkling accompaniments
DSO on top form with sparkling accompaniments
From the first spine-tingling notes sung by soprano Rebecca Ryan, it was clear that the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra’s Celebrating Matariki concert was going to be something special.
Concert to support Ukraine
Concert to support Ukraine
Dunedin’s classical music community is stepping up in support of the people of Ukraine, whose lives are being turned upside down by war.
Community volunteer and gardener remembered
Community volunteer and gardener remembered
Dunedin gardening and community stalwart Louise Kilby (80) was farewelled at a memorial service at Hope & Sons chapel last Thursday.