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    ODT Wrapped 2025

    As we head into 2026, we’re taking a moment to look back on the past year. We’ve pulled together a short year-in-review video with a few of the stories and projects from the past year. Watch below...

    ODT Odds On: Pete's Pride tells all

    ODT Odds On: Pete's Pride tells all

    Well it’s the last ODT Odds on column for the year, brought to you by the Baaa bar, and we are going out with a Christmas cracker!

    Christmas Gift Ideas - Health 2000

    Primal Pantry Tallow Balm Range

    Christmas Gift Ideas - Health 2000

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    Local Farming Partner Agrispray Announces Major Rebrand

    Local Farming Partner Agrispray Announces Major Rebrand

    The trusted agricultural team is rebranding to showcase a new focus on 360° farm support, from animal health to general merchandise.

    Premier retirement living in the heart of Queenstown 

    Premier retirement living in the heart of Queenstown 

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    Census public consultation closing soon

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    ODT Odds On: Winners keep rolling in

    ODT Odds On: Winners keep rolling in

    We are back with a bang  at ODT Odds brought to you by the best sports bar going round the Baaa. Last weekend the winners just kept on rolling in.

    Dunedin Casino Charitable Trust gives groups a boost

    PHOTO: Dunedin Grand Casino

    Dunedin Casino Charitable Trust gives groups a boost

    Almost 60 community groups receive grants from the Dunedin Casino Charitable Trust. The second allocation for the year from the Dunedin Casino Charitable Trust has given many groups a boost, with ...

    Blue Mountain College Prize List 2025

    Blue Mountain College Prize List 2025

    Year 7George Anderson, Diligence, Physical Education, Workshop, Primary Industries, Under 12 Boys’ Cross Country Champion, Gosden Memorial Cup for Outstanding Performance in Cross Country; Charlie...

    Christmas Gift Ideas - Speight's Ale House

    Gift Vouchers. The perfect gift this year. Open 7 days for lunch and dinner. Free customer...

    Christmas Gift Ideas - Speight's Ale House

    Speight's Ale HousePurchase online at thealehouse. co. nz or in the bar at 200 Rattray Street, Dunedin. 

    King's High School Year 9 and 10 Prizegiving List 2025

    King's High School Year 9 and 10 Prizegiving List 2025

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    Christmas Gift Ideas - Toroa Gift Shop

    Vintage NZ Wool Blanket Kiwis. Made in NZ. $57.50.

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    Rub of the Green - Dunedin Lawn Bowls LIVE

    Rub of the Green - Dunedin Lawn Bowls LIVE

    Rub of the Green - Dunedin Lawn Bowls LIVE

    Bigger, better, brighter, and busier: 20 years of Mitre 10 MEGA Dunedin

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    Bigger, better, brighter, and busier: 20 years of Mitre 10 MEGA Dunedin

    As the Mitre 10 MEGA Dunedin store celebrates 20 years, owner Martin Dippie reflects on those years in the hardware and garden business. Martin and Frances Dippie thought they’d bought a medium...

    ODT Odds On: Time for drastic action

    ODT Odds On: Time for drastic action

    Too many failures so we are taking drastic action this week on ODT Odds On.

    Collections Graduate Fashion Show 2025

    Collections Graduate Fashion Show 2025

    Coverage of the Otago Polytechnic School of Design Fashion - Collections Graduate Fashion Show 2025.

    Dunedin Santa Parade Highlights 2025 Preview

    Dunedin Santa Parade Highlights 2025 Preview

    A taste of the Dunedin Santa Parade Highlights 2025 coverage - full show coming soon to odt.co.nz

    Christmas Gift Ideas - Wal's Plant Land

    Scented Gifts – Premium Soaps, scented soy candles and home fragrance gifts

    Christmas Gift Ideas - Wal's Plant Land

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    Christmas Gift Ideas - Toitu Otago Settlers Museum

    Toitu Otago Settlers Museum31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin 

    Christmas Gift Ideas - Willow and Silk

    Glass Vase, $106

    Christmas Gift Ideas - Willow and Silk

    Willow and Silk Interiors15 Factory Road, Mosgiel Ph: 489 5356 willowandsilkinteriors. co. nz
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