A most unusual blackbird?
A most unusual blackbird?
We have been giving winter feed for years to local birds.
Hydroslide out of action
Hydroslide out of action
Inexperienced winter drivers hit the skids and didn't realise the plunge pool at the end was empty.
75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War: Commemorative ceremonies held across NZ
75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War: Commemorative ceremonies held across NZ
On June 25, 2025, to mark the 75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War, meaningful commemorative events were held throughout New Zealand.
Lost but not forgotten
Lost but not forgotten
During a six week trip to Europe we attended the Dawn Service at Anzac Cove and laid our five of our ten RSA Poppies there.
Not the first striking pink-fleshed apples
Not the first striking pink-fleshed apples
I had similar pink-fleshed apples growing in my garden for a number of years so this can't be the 'first pinky-red-fleshed apples ever grown in New Zealand'.
Aurora from Blueskin Bay
Aurora from Blueskin Bay
Looking through over Blueskin Bay towards Waitati.
Aurora in Mosgiel and Dunedin
Aurora in Mosgiel and Dunedin
I went chasing the Aurora along the coastline where it was very strong and visible to the naked eye as it danced. As well as later on in Mosgiel when it peaked again and was spectacular. Seeing...
Aurora over Hoopers Inlet
Aurora over Hoopers Inlet
Photos of last night's aurora over Hoopers Inlet in Dunedin, from local photographer Brendon Williamson.
Losing our community spaces
Losing our community spaces
On Saturday evening, many dancers gathered at the North East Valley Baptist Community Centre for 'Le Bal Rouge", a Balfolk fundraiser and what might well be one of the final dances in the community...
Autumn reflects Dunedin
Autumn reflects Dunedin
The new Outpatients Building (under construction) reflects the Central Dunedin skyline in autumn's morning sun.
Keep the bird aviary
Keep the bird aviary
We were on our South Otago trip and passing through the wonderful little town of Balclutha.
Sea lion cuddles up to St Clair sculpture
Sea lion cuddles up to St Clair sculpture
Last night I saw a sea lion cuddling up to the sea lion sculpture by the path at St Clair.
Snow at Mt Cook this morning
Snow at Mt Cook this morning
A real Jingle Bells morning up here this morning.
Gore mayor meeting with the future of Gore
Gore mayor meeting with the future of Gore
The Just Four Kids tamariki team visited the Gore mayor marking the culmination of their sensory learning fun adventure.
Anzac Day 2025
Anzac Day 2025
A beautiful morning on the Mole at Aramoana to commemorate ANZAC 2025.
Fiordland Swimming Club hosted a successful meet with Country winning the trophy
Fiordland Swimming Club hosted a successful meet with Country winning the trophy
Fiordland Swimming Club hosted a successful meet between Town vs Country with promising aquatic action and many excellent results for swimmers at the Fiordland Community Swimming Pool.
Local motorcyclists raise funds for charity
Local motorcyclists raise funds for charity
The Deep South Ride of Respect charity ride, held in conjunction with ANZAC Day each year, was once again organised and run by the Patriots Defence Force Motorcycle club.
Queenstown rider wins Horse of the Year title
Queenstown rider wins Horse of the Year title
Luca Swale, from Arrowtown, and her 8 year old horse Innuendo II (Ruby), have just returned from a month in the North Island successfully competing at the Horse of the Year Show in Hastings and...
Tūturu – Bridging the gap between education and health
Tūturu – Bridging the gap between education and health
Tūturu is proud to have hosted an afternoon of professional learning development bringing together secondary schools and youth agencies for a valuable session on evidence-based best practices to...