City theatre pros: shows must go on
City theatre pros: shows must go on
Professional theatre practitioners say they will continue quality productions in Dunedin, despite the closure of the Fortune Theatre.
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Musicians need ‘powerful social media presence’
Musicians need ‘powerful social media presence’
The lot of musicians appears to have become far more complex in the digital era, although change in the industry is nothing new.
Airbnb operators say adapt
Airbnb operators say adapt
Dunedin Airbnb operators have defended their activity in the face of accusations that while their income is increasing, they are not contributing to city marketing.
Innovation talk to open Techweek
Techweek opens tonight with innovation panel talk
Dunedin will learn about smart cities and circular economies during the city's first Techweek.
Choir members off to London
Choir members off to London
A Dunedin composition will take centre stage in England next month when about 30 locals head there to perform with the United Kingdom's Parliament Choir.
Hospital construction may affect cycleway
Hospital construction may affect cycleway
The NZ Transport Agency's one-way cycleway may undergo changes to fit with the construction of the new Dunedin hospital, but will go ahead regardless.
Airbnb boom irks motels
Airbnb boom irks motels
Airbnb income in Dunedin has more than doubled in just one year to almost $4.4 million.
Flights to resume as fog begins to lift
Flights to resume as fog begins to lift
Flights are back on after fog delayed flights at Dunedin Airport for the second time this week.
Kaumatua role to be considered
Kaumatua role to be considered
The Dunedin City Council may establish a kaumatua (Maori elder) role among its staff.
Council votes for bridge in 'game-changer'
Council votes for bridge in 'game-changer'
Dunedin city councillors have pressed the "go button" on the $20million architecturally designed bridge they say will be a game-changer for the city.
Dunedin family jewels classy source of pride
Dunedin family jewels classy source of pride
There was a moment when media types from New Zealand and overseas were wandering slightly awe-struck past the Olympic-sized billiard room at Olveston.
Dunedin tourism figures queried
Dunedin tourism figures queried
Dunedin tourism spending growth is lagging behind other New Zealand centres.
Benefits will flow, tourism boss says
Benefits will flow, tourism boss says
The four-day Trenz event that brought 1500 tourism industry representatives from New Zealand and overseas ended yesterday, and Dunedin's regional tourism organisation says it will result in...
First-hand experience
First-hand experience
Dunedin's Trenz event has given 46 local students an early taste of the industry they are training for.
Ngai Tahu group promotes Maori experiences
Ngai Tahu group promotes Maori experiences
A Ngai Tahu economic development project has already helped launch one tourism business in the Dunedin, and should soon help another in the Catlins.
Environment tourism focus
Environment tourism focus
Looking after the environment and the people within the tourism industry is emerging as a new focus for operators as tourist numbers surge.
Maori tourism set for launch
Maori tourism set for launch
A Karitane runaka has moved to fill a gap in Maori tourism in Dunedin, with plans for a tourism operation featuring waka rides and cultural experiences.
More and more tourists expected to visit NZ
More and more tourists expected to visit NZ
By 2024, the number of international visitors coming to New Zealand each year will be about the same as the country's population.
Extra Auckland flights 'great for Dunedin'
Extra Auckland flights 'great for Dunedin'
Dunedin's air connections with Auckland have increased again.
Tourism operators welcomed to city
International tourism operators welcomed
About 1500 tourism industry representatives, including hundreds of overseas visitors who have a big influence on New Zealand's $36 billion tourism expenditure, have arrived in Dunedin.