Taieri Times

Festival's new chairwoman in thick of 'big job'

Taieri Times is recognising people for the good they do in the community. In ‘‘Top Types’’ we will be celebrating these people. This week we talk to Kelly Ennis.

Roundabout trials at two intersections

The Dunedin City Council will trial a small roundabout at the intersection of Carnforth, Boomer...

Roundabout trials at two intersections

The Dunedin City Council is about to trial small roundabouts to improve safety at two intersections, one in Green Island and one in Kaikorai.

Officially motorhome friendly

Mosgiel is about to be named the first official motorhome-friendly place in Otago.

A royal occasion for Mosgiel

Dust off your fascinator and get out your lounge suit; a royal celebration is coming to Mosgiel. Kind of.

Creating a place for the community

In a new series, the Taieri Times is recognising people for the good they do in the community. This week reporter Ella Stokes talks to Pip Weber.

Pupils start worm search

A hands-on science project is making its way into Dunedin primary school classrooms via an ancient worm that once delayed widening work on State Highway 1.

More food bank clients homeless

Mosgiel Community Food Bank co-ordinator Michelle Kerr and Taieri Christian Care Trust chairwoman...

More food bank clients homeless

Mosgiel Community Food Bank has more clients with no fixed abode than ever before, says co-ordinator Michelle Kerr.

Plans begun for footpath on Gladstone Rd N

Dunedin City Council transportation safety team leader Hjarne Poulsen inspects a section of...

Plans begun for footpath on Gladstone Rd N

Concept plans are being designed in a bid to make a Mosgiel footpath safer for pedestrians.

Heritage project mooted to honour sporting legends

Heritage project mooted to honour sporting legends

The Mosgiel-Taieri community board is in the ‘‘development stage’’ of aheritage project which will celebrate local sporting achievements.

Lodge business manager moves on

Burns Lodge at Holy Cross Centre business manager Clinton Chambers outside the historic building...

Lodge business manager moves on

Clinton Chambers has left Mosgiel to pursue a business opportunity in the city.

Freedom camper ‘tipping point’

Michelle Budge raised concerns about freedom camping in Brighton in the public forum of a Saddle...

Freedom camper ‘tipping point’

Brighton woman Michelle Budge hit ‘‘tipping point’’ when her dog rolled in human faeces at a freedom camping hot spot.

Model-train worlds on show to delight all ages

Dunedin Model Train show convener Trevor Buchanan and grandson Jack Burgess (15 months) sit...

Model-train worlds on show to delight all ages

Thomas the Tank Engine, cowboys and Smurfs will unite at the Taieri Bowling Club for the Dunedin Model Train Show this weekend.

Blue-letter day for Mosgiel

If you should be driving past the big Mosgiel sign and you discover the M is blue, try not to panic - your eyes are fine.

Police give residents reassurance

The police area commander for Coastal Otago has met Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board members, after Mosgiel residents voiced their frustrations about being unable to contact local police.

Mosgiel lobby group fighting fluoride

A Mosgiel group has formed to fight to get fluoride out of the Dunedin water supply until the chemical is proved safe.

Mufti day helps raise funds for family

A mufti day at Abbotsford School last week raised almost $1000 to support the family of cancer-stricken pupil Isaac Stocker.

Devoted to Dunedin

Few would question Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board chairwoman Sarah Nitis' commitment to her city.

Exterminators busy as spiders thrive on the Taieri

The white-tailed spider. PHOTO: MUSEUM OF NEW ZEALAND TE PAPA TONGAREWA

Exterminators busy as spiders thrive on the Taieri

It is not just people who have enjoyed a long, hot summer — white-tail spiders are thriving in the Taieri and exterminators are flat out dealing with infestations.

$2.8m for new burial plots questioned

Council staff had looked at the projected need and were reviewing the capacity of cemeteries....

$2.8m for new burial plots questioned

The Dunedin City Council has $2.8m set aside for new cemetery plots in the Mosgiel area but there are questions over whether more are needed.

Exercise machines go after privacy concerns

Dirt patches remain were exercise equipment has been removed from Highland Park reserve in...

Exercise machines go after privacy concerns

Exercise equipment at Highland Park reserve has been removed due to concerns about privacy and noise, a Dunedin City Council representative says.

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