Brenda Harwood

Help called in to care for hoiho chicks

Auckland Zoo veterinarian and Dunedin Wildlife Hospital volunteer Adam Naylor feeds fish slurry...

Help called in to care for hoiho chicks

The Dunedin Wildlife Hospital has called in specialist reinforcements from NZ and overseas, as it battles to care for this season’s mainland hoiho/yellow eyed penguin chicks in their first fragile week of life.

Chicks a ‘real privilege’ to look after

Wellington Zoo penguin keeper Kristen Buckley is devoting three weeks of her annual leave to...

Chicks a ‘real privilege’ to look after

Wellington Zoo penguin keeper Kristen Buckley has taken three weeks of annual leave to spend her second hoiho breeding season at Dunedin Wildlife Hospital.

Milestone for organisation supporting young families

Coming together to celebrate the first birthday of The Nest Collective Dunedin branch are (from...

Milestone for organisation supporting young families

A successful first year for the fledgling Dunedin branch of The Nest Collective NZ was celebrated with an open day last month, showcasing its work in supporting families to access the basic...

Recreation facilities on cards

Otago Peninsula Community Board chairman Paul Pope is flanked by the Grants Braes Football Club...

Recreation facilities on cards

Playing fields, walking tracks, a new playground, coastal planting and beach access could be on the cards for the old Tomahawk School site under a draft plan.

Transport, safety discussed

Bus stops, public transport, traffic and pedestrian safety were all top of mind for the Otago Peninsula Community Board at its meeting in Portobello last week.

Beautifully sung, skilfully acted

Performing a scene from Pop Up Productions’ Spring Awakening (The Musical) are Arlie McCormick ...

Beautifully sung, skilfully acted

Alternative rock musical Spring Awakening (The Musical) translates surprisingly well from Broadway to The Playhouse stage in a new production presented by Dunedin’s own Pop Up Productions NZ.

Weekend event to suit all tastes

Virtuoso violinist Benjamin Morrison. Photos: supplied

Weekend event to suit all tastes

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra brings a full weekend of concerts and community events to Dunedin in this weekend’s three-day Immerse Festival.

Expansion offers space for artists

Otago Peninsula artist Michele Dalwood is excited to be expanding her Two By the Bay-Hereweka...

Expansion offers space for artists

Artist Michele Dalwood has jumped at the chance to double the size of her Two By the Bay-Hereweka Gallery in Portobello, and to expand its offering to feature works by fellow Otago Peninsula artists.

Lilliput Library for St Kilda Kindergarten

Welcoming the creation of an extra-large Lilliput Library at St Kilda Kindergarten are (back,...

Lilliput Library for St Kilda Kindergarten

Cheerful beach and playground-themed designs adorn the new extra-large Lilliput Library at St Kilda Kindergarten, painted by staff member and artist Nicki Gilmore.

Pop-up shop to raise funds for residents

Looking forward to welcoming community members to Saturday’s Highview Home & Hospital pop-up...

Pop-up shop to raise funds for residents

Excitement is high among residents at Highview Home & Hospital, as they make the final preparations for a fundraising pop-up shop and community day this weekend.

Popular plant sale to wrap up this weekend

Broad Bay Plant Sale co-ordinators and plant growers Isabella Harrex (left) and Grace McPherson...

Popular plant sale to wrap up this weekend

Thousands of plants will be snapped up by eager bargain hunters at the popular Broad Bay Plant Sale, set to be held this Saturday for the final time.

Young voices to feature in remembrance service

Hoping for a good turnout for Remembrance Day commemorations on November 11, at the cenotaph in...

Young voices to feature in remembrance service

The new president of the Dunedin Returned and Services Association (RSA), Squadron Leader Kevin Weir, is looking forward to his first major event in the role.

Baroque music spellbinding

A packed St Paul’s Cathedral was held spellbound by a feast of baroque music, presented by The Octagon Ensemble and superbly performed by some of the country’s top musicians.

Wind orchestra to perform

The Dunedin City Wind Orchestra trombone section rehearses for the "Pines of Rome" concert this...

Wind orchestra to perform

The Dunedin City Wind Orchestra will tackle a challenging programme of works, including several adapted by conductor Mark Anderson, in its "Pines of Rome" concert this weekend.

Director energised by projects

Director energised by projects

Dunedin-based director Kim Morgan is in the midst of a "happy, busy year", especially as she is finally getting the chance to direct "bucket list" show Spring Awakening (the musical).

Young scientists to report on lagoon

Ecotago Charitable Trust scientists Andrew Innes (left) and Dr Murray Vickers discuss the water...

Young scientists to report on lagoon

Young citizen scientists will step up to share their thoughts on the water quality and biodiversity of Tomahawk Lagoon at a Citizen Science Reporting Day next weekend.

Belly dance festival set to be ‘magical’

Looking forward to the Kazbah Studio Halloween Bellydance Festival this weekend are local belly...

Belly dance festival set to be ‘magical’

Belly dance and drumming enthusiasts from across the South will come together for a a colourful series of workshops, performances and a "magical" Halloween celebration this weekend.

Rare horses to be displayed at event

Rare Horse Society of New Zealand co-founder Megan Hopkinson is pictured with two stunning...

Rare horses to be displayed at event

Ever wanted to meet a real-life cousin of Sitron, the super-cute animated horse from the movie Frozen?

‘Ideal time’ to celebrate history of Broad Bay

Enjoying the sunshine at Broad Bay Beach Reserve ahead of celebrations marking 175 years since...

‘Ideal time’ to celebrate history of Broad Bay

The extraordinary history of Broad Bay/Whaka Oho Rahi, from a place where Māori gathered food, to an early European holiday resort and on to becoming a thriving community, will be celebrated from...

Gala day highlight of celebrations

Broad Bay, after 150 years of European settlement. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Gala day highlight of celebrations

All the fun of a modern fair and family beach day will rub shoulders with history at Sunday’s Broad Bay Gala Day — a highlight of the celebrations for the 175th anniversary of European settlement.

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