Showcase of vocal talent
Showcase of vocal talent
The Dunedin Performing Arts Competitions Society is celebrating its 120th anniversary year with a series of musical competition events across the year.
Brenda Harwood
Careers expo opens doors to life after school
Careers expo opens doors to life after school
Gathered at the Downer Group booth recently at Kavanagh College mini careers expo are pupils Jack Pearson-Howell, Lawrence Casey, Downer civil engineer Peter Mortimer, Patrick Cotter, Christian Mullens, John Ramos, graduate engineer Shari Masina, Gabriel Nardo and Alex Fern.
Board member’s legacy recognised
Board member’s legacy recognised
The efforts of a "quiet achiever" on behalf of the community were acknowledged at the Saddle Hill Community Board’s final meeting for this triennium last Thursday.
DSO and conductor deliver a triumph
DSO and conductor deliver a triumph
A stunning programme of adventurous music, from the Baroque era to the modern day, enthralled a large audience at Saturday’s Dunedin Symphony Orchestra matinee series concert Crouching Tiger.
A treat for Jane Austen fans
A treat for Jane Austen fans
The stately Olveston Historic Home will be the backdrop for a Jane Austen-themed soiree, with Regency dance, this week.
WW2 seaman honoured
WW2 seaman honoured
The first Dunedinite to be killed in World War 2 was remembered at a special service to rededicate his memorial in the Northern Cemetery on Saturday.
Board member steps down after 24 years
Board member steps down after 24 years
Long-serving West Harbour Community Board member Trevor Johnson was tickled pink to have an entire agenda item devoted to him at his final meeting with the board.
Memorial for Meg the dog
Memorial for Meg the dog
The enduring legacy of Dunedin dog Meg Cunningham has been celebrated with the unveiling of a memorial plaque in the garden at Blueskin Bay Library.
Memorial for Meg the dog
Memorial for Meg the dog
The enduring legacy of Dunedin dog Meg Cunningham was celebrated with the unveiling of a memorial plaque in the garden at Blueskin Bay Library on Friday, which would have been her 11th birthday.
A golden opportunity
A golden opportunity
Working alongside conductor Umberto Clerici this week, as the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra prepares for this weekend’s Crouching Tiger matinee concerts, is a thrill for assistant conductor Leonard...
West Harbour Community Board
West Harbour Community Board
Brenda Harwood looks at highlights from the final West Harbour Community Board meeting for this triennium.
Board member steps down after 24 years
Board member steps down after 24 years
Long-serving West Harbour Community Board member Trevor Johnson was tickled pink to have an entire agenda item devoted to him at his final meeting with the board last week.
Bringing together kai and korero
Bringing together kai and korero
The pataka ora community meals at Arai Te Uru Marae have reached their third week, providing a safe space for people to come together to share kai and korero.
Film festival opens with ‘Muru’
Film festival opens with ‘Muru’
The New Zealand International Film Festival opens its Dunedin programme tonight with a screening of Tearepa Kahi’s much-anticipated film Muru, about the 2007 Tuhoe raids.
New book shares stories of life with a brain injury
New book shares stories of life with a brain injury
Dunedin woman Beverley Livingstone shares living with a brain injury and her love of community and singing in a new book released by the Brain Injury Association Otago.
‘Monster Mash’ a grand success
‘Monster Mash’ a grand success
The stage at Dunedin Town Hall was bursting at the seams on Saturday night, as experienced and emerging performers from across the region came together for joyous community concert Mozart’s Monster Mash.
Arts festival buzz begins
Arts festival buzz begins
The Dunedin Arts Festival returns to its regular spring timeslot, and will help bring the buzz of live performance back to the city, with a packed programme of music, theatre, dance, visual arts,...
Board wraps up current term
Board wraps up current term
At its final meeting last week for this three-year term, Otago Peninsula Community Board members discussed the impact of major weather events and the peninsula’s vulnerability to climate change.
Young musicians join Mozart concert
Young musicians join Mozart concert
A remarkable 26 pupils of Dunedin music teacher Ella George will perform on stage with the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra this Saturday night in its giant community concert Mozart’s Monster Mash.
Residencies begin at new theatre space
Residencies begin at new theatre space
A large team of actors and creatives will take up a residency at Te Whare o Rukutia theatre space next week, as work continues on The World’s First Lovers, a new work by Dunedin writer/director...