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Sri Lankan Christmas celebration resonates with talent

A group of more than 100 Sri Lankans residing in Dunedin held their Christmas Celebration programme on 25th December at the St Patrick's Basilica community hall.

Staying safe between the flags

Just now a seal made his way back into the water staying safe between the flags at Brighton Beach, Dunedin.

View from Rotary Park on Saturday morning

View from Rotary Park on Saturday morning

What a great view from Rotary Park off Highcliff Road on Saturday morning.

Danger to our wildlife

This young shag was found on the road by Boiler Point car park in Careys Bay.

Young harrier chicks

A couple of young harrier chicks (kahu) having a bad-feather day, Dec 30.

Summer Fishing Tekapo

Rainbow trout caught in Tekapo Canals Boxing Day by Hamish Hendry, support crew Luke Cody.

Deep South Patriots donate to Montecillo Veterans Home and Hospital

Phil Herriott, Patriots Deep South President hands over the monies raised on the Ride of Respect...

Deep South Patriots donate to Montecillo Veterans Home and Hospital

The Patriots Defence Force Motorcycle Club presented a $1310 donation to Montecillo Veterans Home at a residents morning tea and Christmas Carol singalong recently.

Iranians in Dunedin remember tragic downing of plane

Iranians in Dunedin remember tragic downing of plane

A year is passed since 8 January 2020 when the shocking news of downing the Ukrainian International flight PS752 by two military missiles provoked grief, anger, and hopelessness into the hearts of Iranians around the world.

Evening descends on Dunedin from near Larnach Castle

I went on an e-bike ride from Highgate to Larnach Castle last night and snapped this shot looking back to the city. - Philip Hill

Kaikorai Valley College students' week of adventuring

Kaikorai Valley College students' week of adventuring

Last week, ten Year 10 students form Kaikorai Valley College took part in rafting, abseiling, high ropes, kayaking off a waterfall and a challenging overnight tramp as part of a five day programme...

Like sands through an hourglass

Like sands through an hourglass

Imagine a three minute hourglass timer. After three minutes the sand has moved from the top to the bottom and it is ready to be turned over to start again.

Precision flying at Taieri Mouth

Unison Contracting must be congratulated for their excellent communication, planning and work practices which has ensured minimal disruption during an extensive (much needed) replacement of power...

Sea lion enjoying the sunset

I snapped this beauty on Tuesday night at Brighton beach, where the sunset is always stunning.

Santa's little helpers

I found some Elves and Reindeer in my garden. Santas little helpers. Olive the Kune kune Reindeer and Rupert the Kune kune Elf.

Reducing plastic waste for a healthy planet

Every year plastic waste increases around the world. This year a greater amount is occurring as the consumption of disposable products increases due to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).