Taieri Times

Singer in US for world championship

A Mosgiel singer is in the United States and set to"belt out powerful songs'' and chase down a dream.

Pedestrians safer now car park gate shifted

A simple solution has much improved the safety of pedestrians leaving the Dunedin City Council car park in Green Island's Main South Rd.

Mosgiel village hub discussion

The concept of creating a village hub for retirees in Mosgiel, along the lines of those established around the world, will be discussed at a public meeting next week.

Interchange project set to ‘make a big statement’

Landscaping plans included a ‘‘mass plantings of natives’’, such as sedges and miniature toitois....

Interchange project set to ‘make a big statement’

The NZ Transport Agency has announced it is set to ‘‘make a big statement’’ with a landscaping project at the state highway interchange in Mosgiel, including nearly 50,000 plants and a community space.

Call for colour on roundabout

Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board member Martin Dillon wants blue and yellow carpet roses planted in...

Call for colour on roundabout

A call has been made to plant colourful vegetation in the middle of a Mosgiel roundabout and bury plans to plant ‘‘boring’’ natives.

School reboots hangi tradition

Green Island School pupils watch Manawa En terprises teachers Kopua Waititi and Ana Pene prepare...

School reboots hangi tradition

A ‘‘yummy’’ tradition returned to Green Island School this week.

Defibrillator installed by firm for 24/7 public use

A Green Island firm has taken steps to keep residents safe by making a defibrillator available to the community 24/7.

Mosgiel road set for 'big asphalt job'

The NZ Transport Agency has reassured Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board members Gordon Rd is destined for "a big asphalt job'', which could cost "millions''.

DCC decision to help fund new bridge praised

Strath Taieri Community Board chairman Barry Williams has praised Dunedin city councillors for voting to pay for a share of the cost to build a new bridge to replace the flood-damaged historic Sutton bridge.

Fight to keep branch continues

A South Dunedin businessman is vowing to continue to fight to retain Kiwibank and New Zealand Post in his suburb.

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.