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The StarOctober 15

Review: Heart and humour in motherhood play

The exhaustion, fear and confusion of new motherhood are explored with heart and lots of humour by Dunedin writer-performer Marea Colombo in her deeply-personal play Letdown.
Review: Heart and humour in motherhood play
Review: Heart and humour in motherhood play
The StarOctober 15

Trust to celebrate 30 years of supporting rangatahi

Excitement is building at the Otago Youth Wellness Trust as staff prepare to host a community celebration of the trust's 30th birthday.
Trust to celebrate 30 years of supporting rangatahi
Trust to celebrate 30 years of supporting rangatahi
The StarOctober 15

Review: Poetry, dance and music combine in mystical show

Poetry, music and dance collide to mesmerising effect in local show A Raptor in Dunedin — part of the TAHI Ōtepoti festival of solo performance.
Review: Poetry, dance and music combine in mystical show
Review: Poetry, dance and music combine in mystical show
The StarOctober 14

Solo show explores family stories

Although he is alone on stage in his show, 'Bones', actor-playwright Julian Noel is surrounded by the presence of generations of his family.
Solo show explores family stories
Solo show explores family stories
The StarOctober 14

Sharing across the ‘broad tent’ of sustainability research focus of institute

Big thinkers from across the University of Otago and around the country are sharing knowledge through a new sustainability initiative.
Sharing across the ‘broad tent’ of sustainability research focus of institute
Sharing across the ‘broad tent’ of sustainability research focus of institute
The StarOctober 14

Youth choir rejoice in music-making

The Southern Youth Choir will celebrate a busy and successful year of music-making with a wide-ranging concert this weekend.
Youth choir rejoice in music-making
Youth choir rejoice in music-making
The StarOctober 14

Emerging space hosts Denniston event

An emerging art project space in Kaikorai Valley will host a music, film and discussion event this weekend in support of the fragile ecosystem of Denniston Plateau.
Emerging space hosts Denniston event
Emerging space hosts Denniston event
The StarOctober 10

Living Market brings Polytech and community together

The Otago Polytechnic will celebrate creativity, and sustainability with a “Living Market” for the whole community next week.
Living Market brings Polytech and community together
Living Market brings Polytech and community together
The StarOctober 10

Beautifully balanced recital from young pianist

Young pianist Abhinath Berry, on a visit home to Dunedin from his London studies, demonstrated his ever-increasing skills in a beautifully balanced and performed recital.
Beautifully balanced recital from young pianist
Beautifully balanced recital from young pianist
The StarOctober 10

'Adopt a Drain' project launches in Kaikorai Valley

Stormwater drains in the Kaikorai catchment will get some attention through a new local “Adopt a Drain” initiative.
'Adopt a Drain' project launches in Kaikorai Valley
'Adopt a Drain' project launches in Kaikorai Valley