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New track build efforts recognised

The dedication of Dunedin man Arthur Blondell, who has spent the past 12 years building a safe public walking track in the Silverpeaks Scenic Reserve, has been recognised with a national Outdoor Access Champion Award.

By Brenda Harwood

New track build efforts recognised

The dedication of Dunedin man Arthur Blondell, who has spent the past 12 years building a safe public walking track in the Silverpeaks Scenic Reserve, has been recognised with a national Outdoor Access Champion Award.

Volunteers needed to get more in saddle

Volunteers at Dunedin Riding for the Disabled find value in helping others as well as making new...

Volunteers needed to get more in saddle

Dunedin Riding for the Disabled needs fresh volunteers so more riders can build confidence and comfort in the saddle.

AI use intensifying scams: Netsafe

Helping older people avoid scams are Netsafe chief customer officer Leanne Ross (left) and...

AI use intensifying scams: Netsafe

Artificial intelligence is enabling fraudsters to devise ever-slicker romance scams, Netsafe says.

Funding ‘game-changer’ for nursery

Tomahawk-Smaills Beachcare Trust nursery manager Dr Nicole Bezemer (left) and volunteers Denderah...

Funding ‘game-changer’ for nursery

The recent announcement of funding support from both Otago Regional Council and Dunedin City Council is a "game changer" for the Tomahawk-Smaills Beachcare Trust nursery and native planting projects.

Museum seeks photo of soldier who never came back

As the 75th anniversary of the Korean War’s outbreak approaches on June 25, a local museum hopes to locate a photograph of one of the men who never returned.

Chopper to visit city

Heath Franklin’s Chopper will once again wow audiences with his unique comic appeal. Photo: supplied

Chopper to visit city

A time-travelling outlaw from 2030 will ride into Dunedin when Australian comedian Heath Franklin brings his cult alter ego Chopper to town.

Puppetry feature of show

Indian Ink Theatre Company co-founder and actor Jacob Rajan on-stage with a hand-built vulture...

Puppetry feature of show

New Zealand’s Indian Ink Theatre Company will bring their acclaimed show Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream to Dunedin in September.

Opinion: retirement village fee repayment bill lodged

Ingrid Leary MP greets Pat Fallon at a retirement village in Geraldine. Photo: supplied

Opinion: retirement village fee repayment bill lodged

I am concerned that despite the coalition agreements and promises, there has been no government progress to resolve the unfairness that retirement village residents experience regarding repayment of their fees.

‘Positive impact’ of yoga highlighted

Internationally respected instructor Yashwanth Anjaneya Reddy will be demonstrating his award...

‘Positive impact’ of yoga highlighted

Meditation and mindfulness will be part of a community event celebrating yoga’s benefits.

Time for a singalong

Local performers Harriet Moir (left) and Arlie McCormick will host monthly Bangers & Brews —...

Time for a singalong

Pub singalongs have become something of a global sensation over the past few years and local performers Harriet Moir and Arlie McCormick thought it was high time Dunedin got in on the trend.

Poetry book published

Dreams and drawings combine in a charming collaboration between volunteers and artists.

Marlon Williams concert for Dunedin

Marlon Williams will tour next month in support of his new album Te Whare Tīwekaweka. PHOTO:...

Marlon Williams concert for Dunedin

Much-loved New Zealand musician Marlon Williams will tour the country next month in support of his first Maori language album Te Whare Tīwekaweka.

Dancers, pipers to converge on Dunedin

Dunedin will host hundreds of pipers and Highland dancers from across the country for the annual Championship Piping & Highland & National Dancing Competitions over King’s Birthday Weekend.

Showcase of Filipino food, sport and culture

Showcase of Filipino food, sport and culture

Sports and glamour will feature in a series of events this weekend.

Clarity sought over sea lion conservation

Sea lions increasing in number, such as this sea lion pup recently photographed on a grass verge...

Clarity sought over sea lion conservation

Sam Henderson outlines highlights from the Otago Peninsula Community Board.

Airport open to cycle trail connection

Airport open to cycle trail connection

Hints of a possible cycle trail developing between Dunedin Airport and other trails in the region may only be a rumour.

Local endeavours receive funding

Issues relevant to Mosgiel and the Taieri Plain were discussed recently. PHOTO: ALLIED PRESS FILES

Local endeavours receive funding

Sam Henderson looks at highlights from the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board.

School scores grant for goal posts

Sea cadets (from left) Ash Prent, 17, Nicholas Reid, 16, and Mitchell Fox, 18, from T.S. Neptune...

School scores grant for goal posts

A busy public forum, community concerns, and funding requests for local projects kept West Harbour Community Board members on their toes at last week’s meeting.

Boosting coverage of creative sector

DCC Ara Toi Creative Partnerships advisers Sean Norling and Amie Taua host Ara Toi On Air on OAR...

Boosting coverage of creative sector

Dunedin’s creative sector is receiving greater coverage on OAR FM.

Club’s high tea bags $2000 for charity

Altrusa Club of Taieri hosted a high tea at East Taieri Church on Saturday, raising more than ...

Club’s high tea bags $2000 for charity

Altrusa Club of Taieri hosted about 90 local women for a successful high tea at East Taieri Church on Saturday, raising more than $2000 for the Cancer Society’s ‘‘Bags of Hope’’ project.

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