Hui looks at future of budgeting service
Hui looks at future of budgeting service
Dunedin community organisations came together for a ‘‘positive and useful’’ discussion about the future of the Dunedin Budget Advisory Service on Tuesday.
Brenda Harwood
Birthday gifts for all
Birthday gifts for all
Cheerful, community-minded Dunedin woman Pam Whipp took an imaginative approach to the thorny issue of gift-giving at her recent 80th birthday celebration.
All welcome at powhiri
All welcome at powhiri
The Arai Te Uru Marae community will open their hearts and their doors to the community once again, as they welcome one and all to a manaakitanga community powhiri this weekend.
Hui to discuss future of budgeting service
Hui to discuss future of budgeting service
The challenges and opportunities facing the Dunedin Budget Advisory Service after funding cuts earlier this year, and what the future shape of the service could be, will be discussed at a hui on Tuesday.
Honour to organise service after life in navy
Honour to organise service after life in navy
Taking the lead in organising Dunedin’s Armistice Day service of remembrance is a special honour for Royal New Zealand Navy Reserve Lieutenant Peter Gee, a life-long navy man.
Rip-roaring show to celebrate 20th anniversary of CD
Rip-roaring show to celebrate 20th anniversary of CD
Renowned New Zealand organist Kemp English will present a rip-roaring romp through some of the most popular organ works to celebrate 20 years since the release of his first Stormin’ Norma ...
Unity needed for ‘food resilient future’
Unity needed for ‘food resilient future’
The future of food for the people of Otepoti Dunedin, and the need to build healthy and resilient food systems across the city, will be the focus of an open, city-wide community hui next weekend.
Art gallery renamed
Art gallery renamed
The extraordinary contribution of Joan Hardey to the Otago Art Society over the past 60 years was celebrated with the renaming of a gallery space in her name.
‘Rare’ taste of Chinese culture
‘Rare’ taste of Chinese culture
A diverse and spectacular performance of Chinese culture, from the traditional to ultra-modern, will come to the Regent Theatre stage next month.
All Saints’ bells to ring out again
All Saints’ bells to ring out again
Sunday will be a big day at All Saints’ Anglican Church in North Dunedin, with two important events planned — a bell ringing and a concert.
Reporting on Tomahawk Lagoon
Reporting on Tomahawk Lagoon
The latest results from ongoing citizen science monitoring at Tomahawk Lagoon and plans for future efforts at the site will be discussed during a public reporting day this weekend.
Sowing the seeds of a horticulture career
Sowing the seeds of a horticulture career
The joys and challenges of a career in horticulture and the varied opportunities within the industry will be the focus of a wide-ranging symposium led by local experts.
Shanghai delegation to celebrate sister-city anniversary
Shanghai delegation to celebrate sister-city anniversary
Lan Yuan Dunedin Chinese Garden will be at the heart of a visit by a top-level delegation from Shanghai next week, as the two cities celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Dunedin-Shanghai sister...
Rope-making rescheduled
Rope-making rescheduled
After heavy rain washed out planned public sessions for Kari Morseth’s Rope/Walk art project, the Dunedin artist has finally been able to reschedule them for the next two weekends.
Original songs feature in theatre production
Original songs feature in theatre production
The first outing for Dunedin-based director Lara Macgregor’s newly founded theatre company Birds of a Feather will be award-winning play Prima Facie, by Suzie Miller.
Fantastic concert just delightful
Fantastic concert just delightful
The joyful sound of cellos and jazz band combined in a very special showcase on Sunday, as Cellists of Otago and Dunedin City Jazz Orchestra joined forces in "Be Moved!" at Dunedin Town Hall.
Repair station offers specialist assistance
Repair station offers specialist assistance
Expert advice and a helping hand awaits the Dunedin community at the inaugural Otepoti Dunedin Heritage Festival Repair Station event this weekend.
Port opens to public for anniversary
Port opens to public for anniversary
Port Otago will throw open its gates to the community on Monday (Labour Day), providing a rare opportunity to take a look behind the scenes of this key Otago business, as it celebrates 150 years.
Getting back on the road ‘never gets old’
Getting back on the road ‘never gets old’
Lyttelton-based musician Mel Parsons has lived the life of a troubadour for many years, travelling the road in New Zealand and abroad with her guitar.
Exhibition invites innovation
Exhibition invites innovation
Local artists have been invited to try something new for the OpenArts (Otago Peninsula Artists) group spring exhibition, entitled "Now — That’s Different".