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Efforts of study team praised

The willingness of all 12 Dunedin high schools to step up and take part in a second study of pupils’ activity levels and transport options has been praised by researchers.

By Brenda Harwood

Efforts of study team praised

Study team . . . Excited to be wrapping up the data collection from 12 Dunedin high schools for...

Efforts of study team praised

The willingness of all 12 Dunedin high schools to step up and take part in a second study of pupils’ activity levels and transport options has been praised by researchers.

Celebrating Matariki

Waiariki Parata-Taiapa (left) with his son Rakaiao Parata-Taiapa (2) and Shaun Tahau with son...

Celebrating Matariki

About 200 people enjoyed a Matariki Night Market on Tuesday from 4pm, hosted by the University of Otago outside its Centre for Innovation and Pacific Islands Centre. Reporter Simon Henderson...

Final cohorts in activity study

St Hilda’s Collegiate class 10C pupils found being part of the Beats 2 Study of active transport...

Final cohorts in activity study

Year 10 pupils at St Hilda’s Collegiate were among the last Dunedin pupils to share details of their activity levels and transport to and from school with researchers.

Hareweka Harbour Cone track extension planned

Hereweka-Harbour Cone Trust member Marcia Dale holds a map showing where a walking track will be...

Hareweka Harbour Cone track extension planned

The languid landscape of Otago Peninsula will soon be able to be more easily enjoyed.

Arts to help festival shine

The Pleiades star cluster (Matariki). Photo: Nasa

Arts to help festival shine

The work of local creatives will have a special place in Dunedin’s celebrations of the inaugural Matariki public holiday.

Speed reductions defended

Otago Peninsula Community Board chairman Paul Pope says more graduated speeds could be a better...

Speed reductions defended

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has defended speed reductions imposed for Portobello Rd.

Begin the barn dance

Begin the barn dance

Haggis Protection Society members (from left) James Lindsay, Sam Cadden, Gordon Roy, Murdo Ross, Christian Macfarlane and Ray O’Brien gather at last year’s Ceilidh.

Appeals for reduction in water use

Appeals for reduction in water use

The Dunedin City Council is asking Waikouaiti, Hawksbury and Karitane residents to cut down on water use while levels in the Waikouaiti River are low.

Halls, balls subjects of Saddle Hill meeting

The Star chief reporter Brenda Harwood looks at highlights from the Saddle Hill Community Board meeting on June 16.

Club prospering after venue change

The work of recently retired Dunedin 60+ Club
...

Club prospering after venue change

The Dunedin 60+ Club is going from strength to strength, writes club secretary Len Leith.

Exuberant performance delights

The Glenroy Auditorium during last week's climate change target submission meeting. Photo by...

Exuberant performance delights

Brenda Harwood reviews the Chamber Music New Zealand concert of Goldner String Quartet performing Mendelssohnand Dvorak at the Glenroy Auditorium on Monday, June 20.

Touring duo bring music, stories of cultural identity

Charles and Emily Looker, touring as Aro, are visiting Dunedin next week for Matariki. PHOTO:...

Touring duo bring music, stories of cultural identity

Touring duo Aro will be visiting local schools and marae next week, as part of the 2022 Yellow Eye Artists in Schools Te Urungi project, in conjunction with the Ministry of Arts and Culture.

Winter crashes avoidable with extra care by drivers

Winter crashes avoidable with extra care by drivers

"The first public holiday to celebrate Matariki is tomorrow and a long weekend may be a great chance to head towards Central Otago to enjoy some skiing," writes Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond, of...

Three Waters reforms essential

Three Waters reforms essential

"This past week I have been driving around our magnificent, snow-covered Otago region and have noticed signs saying “STOP 3 waters”," writes Dunedin based list MP Rachel Brooking.

Gym support key to gains

It takes guts and determination to recover after a life-threatening event. This week The Star reporter Simon Henderson uncovers how finding a gym community that cared as well as challenged was a...

Volunteer awards now open for nominations

Launching the Volunteer Awards are (from left) SBS Bank Otago-Southland regional manager Andrew...

Volunteer awards now open for nominations

The buzz of conversation at the Volunteer South expo made a cheerful backdrop for the launch of the 2022 Volunteer Awards on Tuesday.

Innovative school products

Caring for the planet is at the heart of Olivia Marshall’s entrepreneurship. PHOTO: SIMON HENDERSON

Innovative school products

Startup Dunedin’s Audacious programme highlights University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic students initiating innovative business ideas.

New girls' league side ready for season

The Otago under-16 girls rugby league team after the side beat Waikato at a nines tournament in...

New girls' league side ready for season

The Otago under-16 girls rugby league side is not lacking for help as the business end of the season comes around.

Country music awards to be celebrated next month

Southern Country Music Awards Charitable Trust committee members Julie Moyle (left) and Casey...

Country music awards to be celebrated next month

Local country music singers and musicians are flocking to be part of the Southern Country Music Awards, a new local awards event set for July 30 and 31.

When disaster strikes . . .

Kaitiaki Ora Tactical Medicine New Zealand president Alex McDonald says carrying a few simple...

When disaster strikes . . .

Kaitiaki Ora Tactical Medicine New Zealand, a recently formed not-for-profit organisation aims to help those first on the scene to sharpen their skills at the cutting edge of disaster.

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