Brenda Harwood

Theatre trusts welcome proposal

The Mayfair Theatre in South Dunedin (above) and New Athenaeum Theatre in the Octagon are the...

Theatre trusts welcome proposal

The release of proposals for developing a mid-sized theatre in Dunedin have been welcomed by two of the affected organisations — the New Athenaeum Theatre, in the Octagon, and the Mayfair Theatre,...

Envisaging Dunedin coastline’s future

Understanding what matters most to Dunedin people when it comes to the city’s nearest coastline - the popular beaches from St Clair to St Kilda - is at the heart of planning for its future management.

Orchestra optimistic for new year

The Dunedin Symphony Orchestra performs during its ‘‘Halloween Spooktacular’’ concert of popular...

Orchestra optimistic for new year

The Dunedin Symphony Orchestra will rip into the new year in optimistic fashion next month, with a concert titled "Celebrating 2021".

Exploring NZ at a ‘relaxed pace’

Loving the surroundings at the Ocean View freedom camping site are Allan and Cathy Luchford, of...

Exploring NZ at a ‘relaxed pace’

After seven years of escaping in their bus for the occasional weekend, recently retired Christchurch couple Allan and Cathy Luchford are loving having the time to explore the country at their leisure.

Cat Rescue’s new intake centre busy

Cat Rescue Dunedin volunteer Maria Angus (left) and intake manager Brenna Gould hold two of the...

Cat Rescue’s new intake centre busy

A newly established intake centre for rescued cats is helping Cat Rescue Dunedin to put its best foot forward.

Community rubbish day chance to clear out ‘junk’

Looking forward to next weekend’s Port Chalmers Community Rubbish Day are Port Chalmers &...

Community rubbish day chance to clear out ‘junk’

Port Chalmers and West Harbour residents can start the year with a clean-up, with a little help from the West Harbour Community Board and Port Chalmers Lions.

Wildlife hospital marks three years

Brutus the tuatara was recently in Dunedin Wildlife Hospital being successfully treated for a...

Wildlife hospital marks three years

Three years since the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital was founded, the vital role of the organisation in helping to save threatened species is clearer than ever.

City welcome to interfaith event

Emeritus Prof Colin Gibson (right) and interpreter Ahmed Mahmood. Photo by Linda Robertson.

City welcome to interfaith event

The Dunedin Interfaith Council is inviting the wider community to come together for a pot-luck meal and social gathering to mark World Interfaith Harmony Week.

Freedom campers down by half

Freedom campers down by half

The double whammy of Covid-19 and unsettled weather has led to a sharp drop in the number of freedom campers visiting Dunedin sites so far this summer.

Voter attitude survey follows up on 1960 study

PhD candidate Kyle Whitfield drops 2020 General Election survey questionnaires in letterboxes in...

Voter attitude survey follows up on 1960 study

In the wake of last year’s tumultuous General Election, political researchers are examining attitudes to politics among voters in the Dunedin and Taieri electorates.

Minor damage from rain

A vehicle negotiates the short stretch of Scroggs Hill Rd, between Allanton-Scroggs Hill Rd and...

Minor damage from rain

The recent heavy rain resulted in some damage to roads in the Saddle Hill area, with a section of Scroggs Hill Rd requiring temporary repairs.

Bustling site evokes industrial past

The Mosgiel Woollen Factory Company facade at Mill Park has protected historic status.PHOTOS:...

Bustling site evokes industrial past

Twenty years after the final closure of the Mosgiel woollen mill, the vast Mill Park site still bustles with local industry.

‘Red dot packs’ arrive at library

Dunedin City Library manager Kathy Aloniu (right) and library youth services supervisor Lynn Vare...

‘Red dot packs’ arrive at library

Dunedin Public Libraries are stepping up with discreet support for women in need of urgent period supplies with a new "red dot pack" scheme.

Planting trees ‘best way to learn’

Pictured are (back from left) trust members Andrew Hutcheon and Colin Astle, Big Rock principal...

Planting trees ‘best way to learn’

Local schoolchildren will join a Brighton environmental group in an ongoing project to restore and protect the Otokia Creek and Marsh.

Getting arts projects ‘off the ground’

Charlotte Parallel installs her 1.5m-high concrete poles at DPAG.

Getting arts projects ‘off the ground’

The Dunedin Dream Brokerage has launched a new initiative to fund collaborative art projects to get "Off The Ground".

New constellation to guide arts policy

Dunedin artists Ross Sinclair (left) and Katrina Thompson (seated) are thrilled at the...

New constellation to guide arts policy

The first of 77 steel stars created by Dunedin artists Katrina Thompson and Ross Sinclair was installed at Ross Creek reservoir on Tuesday.

2021 looks bright for ‘festival city’

Dunedin City Council community arts adviser Cara Paterson. PHOTO: BRENDA HARWOOD

2021 looks bright for ‘festival city’

The new year is looking especially bright for Dunedin, with four festivals set to start 2021 with a bang.

Dunedin band look to fans for support

Dunedin band Black Boy Peaches, led by Tom (left) and Hamish Mepham, are venturing into Boosted...

Dunedin band look to fans for support

Dunedin band Black Boy Peaches are boosting their musical efforts with crowdfunding as they work on recording a new EP.

Choirs present Christmas concerts

The Dunedin City Choir sings at the celebration of Rejoice, a Christmas classical repertoire at...

Choirs present Christmas concerts

Two Dunedin choirs will present Christmas concerts with a difference in the city this week.

Dinner a chance to spread ‘joy and peace'

Compass chef Geoff Stewart (centre) and Acts of Kindness Charitable Trust
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Dinner a chance to spread ‘joy and peace'

Creating a fabulous Christmas dinner for 500-plus people is a huge effort — something akin to a military exercise, but with the added challenge of co-ordinating dozens of volunteers.

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