Cost, risk in tourist entry fees
Some of Dunedin's top cultural attractions could face a ''significant'' drop in visitor numbers if tourist entry fees are introduced, Dunedin city councillors have been warned.
Otago Settlers Museum
Josephine star of redeveloped museum's foyer
Josephine star of redeveloped museum's foyer
As the opening of the redeveloped Toitu Otago Settlers Museum draws near, project managers yesterday handed over control of the final stage of the museum's $38.5 million redevelopment.
Toitu official after mayor casts vote
Toitu official after mayor casts vote
Comments from Dunedin residents deemed as "ignorant" and "thinly veiled racism" were swept aside yesterday as Mayor Dave Cull used his casting vote to break a councillor deadlock on the addition of a Maori name to the Otago Settlers Museum's title.
Ngai Tahu leaders reiterate support for Toitu
Ngai Tahu leaders reiterate support for Toitu
Ngai Tahu tangata whenua and runanga have made it clear they do not share the views of a Dunedin-based kaumatua concerning use of the word Toitu.
Aversion over 'Toitu' placing
Aversion over 'Toitu' placing
A maori kaumatua has expressed his aversion to the use of the word "Toitu" either preceding or placed above the main title of the Otago Settlers Museum.
Museum tackles 'discomfort' issues
Museum tackles 'discomfort' issues
Otago Museum officials are planning several measures, including adding a small conservatory near the ground floor cafe, to keep wind out of the building's foyer.
Loco lost in mist
Loco lost in mist
Condensation is the latest issue plaguing the locomotive display at the Otago Settlers Museum in Dunedin.
Otago Settlers Museum to have 'Toitu' tag
Otago Settlers Museum to have 'Toitu' tag
When the Otago Settlers Museum reopens its doors this year after a $40 million redevelopment, it is likely to be under the new name Toitu: Otago Settlers Museum.
Bezett calls for feedback on museum name
Bezett calls for feedback on museum name
The Dunedin City Council should seek further community feedback before changing the Otago Settlers Museum's name, city councillor John Bezett says.
Decision 'did not ignore public poll'
Decision 'did not ignore public poll'
It would be "unfortunate" if some people thought the recommended new museum title "Toitu: Otago Settlers Museum" had partly bypassed the public consultation process, museum board chairwoman Dr Dorothy Page said yesterday.
New name for renewed museum 'important'
New name for renewed museum 'important'
Despite significant community backing for the status quo, the Dunedin City Council should seriously consider changing the Otago Settlers Museum's name, city councillor Lee Vandervis says.
Fixation with renaming brings unnecessary change
Fixation with renaming brings unnecessary change
Let's settle for The Settlers, reckons Jim Sullivan.
Settlers museum board meets but public excluded
Settlers museum board meets but public excluded
The Otago Settlers Museum Board yesterday excluded the public, citing potential "prejudice or disadvantage" to commercial activities, in order to discuss a possible change of the museum's name.
Self-help research centre for museum
Self-help research centre for museum
Despite some financial constraints, the redeveloped Otago Settlers Museum will deliver the "wow factor" and include a big, self-help research centre, officials say.
Eight on shortlist to rename museum
Eight on shortlist to rename museum
Eight names have made the shortlist in the competition to rename the Otago Settlers Museum in Dunedin.
On reflection: too much?
On reflection: too much?
Questions are being asked about the effectiveness of a glass display case housing a locomotive at the Otago Settlers Museum in Dunedin.
Museum board to meet more often
Museum board to meet more often
The Otago Settlers Museum board is likely to switch back to more frequent meetings after hearing that recent quarterly gatherings had meant less involvement for a key stakeholder group.
Museum extras cost council $2.16m
Museum extras cost council $2.16m
Ratepayers will fork out up to an extra $2.16 million to fund necessary work not included in original $39.2 million Otago Settlers Museum redevelopment project budget.
Museum fit-out funds cut to $1.25m
Museum fit-out funds cut to $1.25m
The Otago Settlers Museum was the main casualty of a "wash-up" at the end of the Dunedin City Council's budget-setting process yesterday, when an earlier decision to give it $2.16 million for fit-out costs was reduced to $1.25 million.
No 1 tram completes return journey
No 1 tram completes return journey
The historic Roslyn-Maori Hill tram, New Zealand's first electric tram, made another stop on its long journey early yesterday, returning to the Otago Settlers Museum.