Stars on stage
St Hilda’s Collegiate School students take part in Showquest Otago at the Regent Theatre in Dunedin yesterday.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SOUTHERN - TE WAIPOUNAMU
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SOUTHERN - TE WAIPOUNAMU
No Deposit, New Beginnings: Dunedin Families Invited to Step Into HomeownershipApplications are now open for Habitat for Humanity’s Homeownership Programme in Dunedin, offering a unique opportunity...
Football Chat: All Whites coach Darren Bazeley
Football Chat: All Whites coach Darren Bazeley
Football Chat: Southern Football CEO Dougal McGowan chats to All Whites coach Darren Bazeley about the upcoming World Cup.
Why China is more popular than ever with Kiwi travellers
Why China is more popular than ever with Kiwi travellers
Once considered a destination for the most seasoned of travellers, over the last few years this diverse and fascinating country has become one of the most talked about holiday...
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Looking back: a lack of little fish
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Looking back: a lack of little fish
Looking back over the past season it appears to have been one of stark contrasts.
Photography, poetry and a local story worth celebrating: a meaningful Mother’s Day gift.
Photography, poetry and a local story worth celebrating: a meaningful Mother’s Day gift.
Carlos Biggemann is no stranger to readers of the ODT, having been featured many times across his illustrious photography career. A Dunedin local, Mr Biggemann has also starred on TVNZ’s Down for...
Blue Sky Property: A company that’s quietly raising the residential bar in Dunedin
Blue Sky Property: A company that’s quietly raising the residential bar in Dunedin
Dunedin’s Blue Sky Property has taken a different route in an industry often driven by scale and speed. In a city steeped in architectural history, property development carries...
Through time and space: an Edwardian Dunedin home reborn
Through time and space: an Edwardian Dunedin home reborn
The bold refurbishment of an Edwardian character home on Dunedin’s Town Belt is a masterful example of old meeting new. This project has seen Gary Todd Architecture realise the vision of owners...
Small homes, big responsibility: inside the granny flat exemption
Small homes, big responsibility: inside the granny flat exemption
The new exemption for Granny Flats could be both a prime opportunity and a potential minefield for prospective builders. It sounds enticing on paper. Being able to...
The solar shift: why more homes are generating their own power
The solar shift: why more homes are generating their own power
‘‘Many households install panels first and add storage later, once they understand their usage patterns and buy-back rates.’’Powered by the sunThe appeal of solar power has more New Zealanders...
10 practical ways to keep your home warm this winter
10 practical ways to keep your home warm this winter
With this winter shaping up to be chillier than in recent years, here are some tips for a warmer home. With the possibility of an El Nino weather pattern developing in June, there could be some...
Steadfast Joinery: Crafting the heart of modern homes
Steadfast Joinery: Crafting the heart of modern homes
Joinery is more than functional cabinetry – it can be the quiet backbone that shapes how a space works, feels, and flows.
Allan's Sheetmetal and Engineering: Getting the right roofing parts starts with the right advice
Allan's Sheetmetal and Engineering: Getting the right roofing parts starts with the right advice
Locally made flashings, spouting and custom components with practical advice for DIYers, builders and roofers. When it comes to repairs, replacements, or non-standard roofing components,...
Makespace: Rethinking how New Zealand builds
Makespace: Rethinking how New Zealand builds
The way New Zealanders build is evolving. In a market where time, cost, certainty, and quality are more important than ever, Makespace is redefining how homes are brought to life.
Well-presented homes getting the tick from Dunedin buyers
Well-presented homes getting the tick from Dunedin buyers
Dunedin’s property market continues to show resilience, with home ownership firmly front of mind for many – despite ongoing economic challenges. NIDD Realty owner Joe Nidd says the...
Architecture + Design Library: Collaboration and connection at the heart of design hubs
Architecture + Design Library: Collaboration and connection at the heart of design hubs
Having established a following in Wānaka, Architecture + Design Library (ADL) is soon to open its Dunedin hub. What started as a response to a lack of resources has evolved...
G.J. Gardner Homes Otago - A trusted name delivered locally in Otago
G.J. Gardner Homes Otago - A trusted name delivered locally in Otago
With franchise owner Daniel Johnson, G.J. Gardner Homes Otago combines local building knowledge with a national brand guarantee. Born and bred in Dunedin, Daniel Johnson’s...
Trident Homes: Delivering quality and confidence in Otago
Trident Homes: Delivering quality and confidence in Otago
Trident Homes Dunedin is part of a recognised national brand that is committed to delivering high quality homes.
Kitchen Studio - What’s driving kitchen design trends in New Zealand. By Mark Bruce – Kitchen Studio Franchisee Manager
Kitchen Studio - What’s driving kitchen design trends in New Zealand. By Mark Bruce – Kitchen Studio Franchisee Manager
Kitchen design in New Zealand continues to evolve, shaped by changing lifestyles, environmental awareness, and a growing appreciation for quality finishes and thoughtful detailing. While...
Kitchen Studio - Designing Kitchens for Real Life By Courtney Roberts
Kitchen Studio - Designing Kitchens for Real Life By Courtney Roberts
For me, great kitchen design has never started with products - it starts with people. After five years in the industry and a background in Architectural Design from Otago Polytechnic,...