Brenda Harwood

A year on from the Covid-19 lockdown, Dunedin’s prospects are looking good, job seeker numbers suggest.

Some of Dunedin’s youngest citizens played prominent roles in Anzac Day commemorations, particularly during the posy laying ceremony at Andersons Bay Cemetery.

A delegation of past and present pupils of Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School attended the West Harbour Community Board public forum last week.

Winter is coming — some may say it is already here.

Helping residents of the broader North East Valley area stay warm over winter is a major focus for the Valley Project.

Taking part in Friday’s posy-making session at HMNZS Toroa on Friday was a time of special reflection and remembrance for a Dunedin family.

Blankets and cosy jackets were to the fore at the Montecillo Veterans Home and Hospital, keeping veterans and members of the public warm during a chilly Anzac Day service.

From the tranquil beauty of flute and taonga puoro to the exuberance of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy, the Dunedin Arts Festival has been a joyous ride for arts fans.

The directing-acting duo of Richard Huber and Simon O’Connor have taken on the challenge of presenting two theatre shows in the Dunedin Arts Festival.

Temporary changes at Memorial Park in Green Island will allow a large crowd to gather for the wreath laying service in safety.

The future of the Playhouse Theatre in Albany St is up for discussion, and Dunedin people are asked to have their say.

The Southern District Health Board’s (SDHB) Disability Strategy is a vital step towards a more equal and inclusive health system, advocates say.

A Lotteries Heritage grant for a feasibility study on the future of the Otago Pioneer Women’s Hall in Moray Pl has led to a wider project on the future of the organisation itself.

Despite occasional issues with high numbers of freedom campers in the past, local community board chairmen are broadly supportive of the practice.

Planning and consultation were top of mind for Waikouaiti Coast Community Board members at its meeting last week.

The bright and cheerful SuperGrans space at South City Mall will be buzzing with youngsters during next week’s "Korero with the Kids" event.

The bright and cheerful SuperGrans space at South City Mall will be buzzing with youngsters during next week’s "Korero with the Kids" event.

The Wakari Art Group will give a demonstration on how to use mixed media in art works to create texture and effect at its next weekly session.

It all started with a question from Wellington artist Mandi Lynn’s 5-year-old niece ... "Auntie Mandi am I fat?"

The extra safety of using helmets when riding e-scooters could be undermined by light-fingered, or indifferent, riders.