Gillian Vine

An illustrated talk on the 2025 World Federation of Rose Societies (WFRS) convention in Japan and post-conference garden visits is the topic at next Wednesday’s meeting of the Otago Rose Society.

Entries of seasonal vegetables and fruit, chrysanthemums and autumn colour are always the strongest sections of the Dunedin Horticultural Society’s (DHS) autumn show.

"I certainly didn’t expect this," Otago Rose Society member Maureen Viggo said when presented with an award for her long service to the rose world.

The Dean of St Paul's Cathedral, the Very Rev Tony Curtis has a damp start to Shrove Tuesday outside the combined churches’ tent in the Museum Reserve.

Despite miserable weather in the leadup to its show on Saturday, the Otago Lily Society’s annual event attracted more entries than last year.

Originally performed at Easter in 1742, George Frideric Handel’s Messiah has been an Advent feature around the world since the 19th century.

Gillian Vine talks to a Mosgiel couple about downsizing, roses and the fate of a giant cactus.

Heinke Matheson (left) hands the Rev Sarah Mitchell a copy of Here I Belong, a collection of poems by her late husband, Dr Peter Matheson, at the book’s launch last Wednesday at Knox Church.

The biggest number of entries since 2018 delighted organisers of the Dunedin Horticultural Society’s spring show on September 20-21.

The biggest number of entries since 2018 delighted organisers of the Dunedin Horticultural Society’s spring show at the weekend.

The news that the North East Valley Bowling Club is not to be sold is having a positive effect, club president Bruce Boothby says.

The colours of Africa worn by City Choir Dunedin members set the mood for Zimbe!, Saturday’s vibrant presentation of music from the continent.

Entries from pupils of Warrington School boosted the cactus and succulent display at the Dunedin Horticultural Society’s autumn show at the weekend.