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Father raises swim-price concerns

Moana Pool is a fantastic community asset but only if people can afford to swim there, a Dunedin father says.

By Jessica Wilson

Community advocate group formed

Advocating for the community . . . Mosgiel-Taieri Community Voice members (from left) Kelly...

Community advocate group formed

Three Mosgiel residents have formed a group to advocate for the community.

Reflecting Dunedin’s cultural diversity important

Reflecting Dunedin’s cultural diversity important

OAR FM Dunedin is putting extra effort and resources into its mission to reflect the cultural diversity of Dunedin.

Good and bad news in Sallies report

Salvation Army Dunedin Community Ministries manager David McKenzie says there is good and bad...

Good and bad news in Sallies report

Disturbing the present to bring about change and a better future is the theme of the Salvation Army’s 2021 State of the Nation report.

Students’ hard work transforms lawn into community garden

Garden maintenance is important at this time of the year. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Students’ hard work transforms lawn into community garden

Te Mahinga Kai— The Student Garden has been a labour of love for members of the on-campus group Students for Environmental Action during the past eight months.

Long Lunch enjoyed by ‘Greek Quarter’

Neighbours Bernadette Hyland (left) and Mel Jewiss enjoy the sunshine during Sunday’s community...

Long Lunch enjoyed by ‘Greek Quarter’

Residents of the "Greek Quarter" in Roslyn gathered to enjoy an Italian-themed lunch in the sunshine on Sunday.

Community board tackles contaminated water crisis

Members of the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board and public listen as (from left) medical officer...

Community board tackles contaminated water crisis

As a small public gallery listened intently, Waikouaiti Coast Community Board members asked health and local authorities searching questions about water quality and health in its area.

Wildlife, lights on agenda

Speaking at the Otago Peninsula Community Board meeting last week were (from left) Jenny Rock,...

Wildlife, lights on agenda

Wildlife and lights were the topic of the Otago Peninsula Community Board’s public forum.

Tree-planting project gets funding

The Mosgiel Taieri Community Board has given $12,000 to the Silverstream Beautification Project.

Tree-planting project gets funding

A community board is putting all its board project funds into the beautification of the Silverstream.

Public invited to give familiar train new name

Crest Train Trust chairman and train driver Rodger Barnett (right) and volunteer Brent Aplin...

Public invited to give familiar train new name

The popular train at Dunedin Botanic Garden has a new engine after 29 years, and will soon have a new name to go with it.

Caring for hearing encouraged

Audiology South director Anthony Rowcroft (right) talks to Dick Tayler about his hearing. PHOTO:...

Caring for hearing encouraged

Two Dunedin audiologists are calling on New Zealanders to develop good hearing habits ahead of World Hearing Day next Wednesday, March 3.

Father raises swim-price concerns

Dunedin father Jason Bauchop is worried Moana Pool’s entry fees are discouraging people from...

Father raises swim-price concerns

Moana Pool is a fantastic community asset but only if people can afford to swim there, a Dunedin father says.

Volunteer services renew alliance

Volunteer services renew alliance

Volunteer South and UniCrew are renewing their partnership as the new university year begins.

Student events cancelled, postponed

Student events cancelled, postponed

Some events planned for students this week have been cancelled or postponed.

Dedicated garden volunteers thanked

Lynn Tozer holds up the cartoon by Veronica Brett that she and her husband, Richard, were given...

Dedicated garden volunteers thanked

North East Valley Community Garden volunteers Richard and Lynn Tozer were farewelled last Saturday.

Planting of kowhai celebrates 100 years

Looking forward to tomorrow’s tree planting at Dunedin Botanic Garden to celebrate 100 years of...

Planting of kowhai celebrates 100 years

Bringing women together for fun and fellowship, as well as mutual skill-sharing, remains at the heart of Women’s Institute, a century after it was founded in New Zealand.

Up-and-coming soprano thrilled to work with stars

Dunedin-based soprano Rhiannon Cooper was thrilled to be invited to join some of her musical heroes on stage for the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra’s first concert of the year.

Party ‘all go’ after drop to Level 1

Party ‘all go’ after drop to Level 1

The Party in the Park is still on.

Run takes off after change in start time

Ina Kinski with her child Lotte Kinski (2) during the 2021 Dunedin Airport Run the Runway on...

Run takes off after change in start time

A change in time drew more people to the runway.

Game promises to invoke joy of albatross flight

Atawhai Interactive Ltd game developers (from left) Max Howard-Martens, Lisa Blakie, Connor...

Game promises to invoke joy of albatross flight

The peace and joy of flying across the Pacific on the giant wings of the toroa-albatross await players of the interactive game Toroa, now in its prototype phase.

New president says OUSA much changed

Otago University Students’ Association president Michaela Waite-Harvey. PHOTO: JESSICA WILSON

New president says OUSA much changed

Worried that someone new would be overwhelmed by how much the Otago University Students’ Association had changed after the Covid-19 pandemic, Michaela Waite-Harvey stood for president.

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