Reprieve for Town Belt programme
Dunedin’s popular Town Belt Kaitiaki (TBK) education and conservation programme has had a last-minute reprieve, thanks to a one-off funding boost from the Otago Regional Council (ORC).
Brenda Harwood
Popular Rotary trailer raffle raises $30,000
Popular Rotary trailer raffle raises $30,000
Otago Community Hospice fundraising for the year has been boosted with a donation from the organisers of a popular community trailer raffle.
Otago hospice stands strong for community
Otago hospice stands strong for community
For many people in Otago and Southland, the Otago Community Hospice has been a vital pillar of support in their final days, as well as for their friends and whanau.
Overnight fundraiser an ‘amazing effort’
Overnight fundraiser an ‘amazing effort’
University of Otago students turned out in their hundreds to walk and run through the night in the Otago Students’ Relay for Life late last month.
Dunedin Arts Festival highlights
Dunedin Arts Festival highlights
As the Dunedin Arts Festival drew to a close on Sunday, The Star reporters Brenda Harwood and Sam Henderson enjoyed an extraordinary range of events that spanned music, theatre and dance.
Exhibition’s return welcomed
Exhibition’s return welcomed
The return of the annual "Almost an Island" exhibition, which has showcased Otago Peninsula and its artists for the past 20 years, has been greeted with enthusiasm by the local arts community.
Hui for market gardeners
Hui for market gardeners
Experienced market gardener John McCafferty, of Pleasant River Produce, near Waikouaiti, hopes to inspire others in the field through a weekend hui for market gardeners later this year.
School’s funding request granted
School’s funding request granted
The Otago Peninsula Community Board heard a submission from one of its own at its meeting last Thursday, at Portobello Bowling Club.
Plan submissions discussed
Plan submissions discussed
The absence of several West Harbour Community Board members meant a quiet meeting for the board last Wednesday, at Port Chalmers Town Hall.
Opera a delightful romp
Opera a delightful romp
Glorious harmonies and romantic rivalries combine in an operatic reimagining of Austen's satire of society.
Beautiful and moving piece honours those lost
Beautiful and moving piece honours those lost
The Voices New Zealand Chamber Choir delivered a moving performance at St Paul's Cathedral.
Silly fun at Kate Bush inspired show
Silly fun at Kate Bush inspired show
A funny and talented life-long “fan of the Bush” delivers a hilarious evening.
Unsettling undertones in eerie performance
Unsettling undertones in eerie performance
Non-linear twists and turns feature in Beckett's novella.
Dance an odyssey of creativity
Dance an odyssey of creativity
Ethereal sounds and intriguing dance combine in spiritual performance.
A showcase of artistic triumphs
A showcase of artistic triumphs
The Dunedin Arts Festival is in full swing across the city, with big audiences lapping up an impressive array of dance, music, theatre and visual arts events.
Fundraiser date moved
Fundraiser date moved
Poppy Day is set to come early this year, as organisers gear up for the annual fundraiser for the Dunedin RSA Welfare Trust.
Military graves info sought
Military graves info sought
The Otago Military History Group is turning its attention to Port Chalmers Cemetery and its 50 military graves and memorials.
New Dunedin bishop consecrated
New Dunedin bishop consecrated
Shafts of sunlight warmed a joyful congregation at St Paul’s Cathedral on Saturday, as about 500 people gathered to witness the consecration and installation of the Rt Rev Dr Anne van Gend as the...
New mural unveiled
New mural unveiled
Excitement was high among north Dunedin school children, as the George St mural they helped to design was unveiled on Sunday.
Catch-ups spur exhibition
Catch-ups spur exhibition
A group of Dunedin artists, who meet once a month to chat about art and life, have joined forces to stage their first group exhibition this month.