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Film icon. Social service agency attacks Budget

May 17, 2013 - 7:20pm
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A Dunedin social service agency has attacked the Budget, saying it does nothing to help the plight of everyday families in Dunedin. The agency asks where is the spending for economic growth, job creation and hungry kids at school? ›see story

Film icon. Your word on if the government is doing a good job

May 15, 2013 - 7:06pm
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It's the eve of the budget announcement, and many are waiting in anticipation. New Zealand's financial plan for the upcoming year is a topic that's in everyone's interest, so the 39 Dunedin News Word on the Street team asked if you think the government is doing a good job of managing the economy. ›see story

Film icon. Nightly interview: Nicola Taylor

May 9, 2013 - 7:18pm
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A parliamentary select committee has this week been discussing Labour MP Sue Moroney's Bill on paid parental leave. The Bill proposes an extension of the taxpayer-funded leave from 14 weeks to 26. Anglican Family Care director Nicola Taylor has experience of the issue from a variety of angles, and she is here with her thoughts. ›see story

Page icon Home values on the increase

May 9, 2013 - 7:11pm
The value of Dunedin homes appears to be increasing along with those in the rest of New Zealand. Quotable Value's monthly property index shows an increase nationwide in April. Values are 4% higher than the previous market peak of late 2007, with a 1.3% increase in the past three months. That translates to a 7.1% increase in the last year. ›read more

Film icon. Year 13 pupil wins Trustpower Community Award

May 8, 2013 - 7:28pm
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A year 13 pupil from Kaikorai Valley College has won a Trustpower Community Award for the service she has given not only to her school, but also her community. The 17 year old spends much of her time doing extra curricular activities. She says winning the award now gives her the chance to thank her school and give something back. ›see story

Film icon. Majority of immigrants feel a strong sense of belonging

May 7, 2013 - 7:13pm
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New data shows the vast majority of immigrants to New Zealand feel a strong sense of belonging to the country. A local man who originally hails from South Africa agrees - and says it's the small things Kiwis do which help immigrants fit in. ›see story

Film icon. Ralph Hotere farewelled

February 28, 2013 - 6:07pm
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Artist Ralph Hotere was farewelled with a requiem mass at St Joseph's Cathedral today. Thousands of people filled the cathedral, and those who spoke at the service described him as a quiet man with a sharp sense of humour. ›see story

Film icon. Ducks float for local charities

February 18, 2013 - 5:44pm
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A bright yellow flotilla of charitable ducks plunged into the Water of Leith on the weekend to raise money for four local charities. ›see story

Film icon. Submitters finally have their say on Presbyterian Support Otago contract loss

February 8, 2013 - 6:55pm
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Presbyterian Support Otago went head to head with the Southern District Health Board today. Submitters finally had their say about including PSO as a fourth provider for restorative home care for the elderly. And the organisation is not prepared to give up the fight - but will go to court, if it has to. ›see story

Film icon. Nightly interview: Paul Smith

February 8, 2013 - 6:48pm
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The Dunedin Fringe Festival has been in the news this week, as the event again draws near. The program release transformed a Dowling Street alleyway last night, as a marquee act from some well known Hollywood films was announced. Festival director Paul Smith is here to give us an update as the event approaches its tenth birthday. ›see story

Film icon. New Zealand Post changes address

January 29, 2013 - 5:46pm
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New Zealand Post has changed its address, moving across the road and a block down Moray Place. ›see story

Film icon. Crowd treated to more than just bagpipes, kilts and the highland fling

November 26, 2012 - 4:51pm
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Competitors were throwing, tossing and carrying all manner of traditional Scottish apparatus at the Highland Games over the weekend. The Dunedin Caledonian Society were celebrating 150 years of keeping the city's Scottish heritage alive. And the crowd were treated to more than just bagpipes, kilts and the highland fling. ›see story

Film icon. Photography exhibition attracting attention

October 30, 2012 - 6:31pm
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Developing an eye for detail and a passion for capturing those special moments is what Aoraki Polytechnic Photography students have been working towards all year. An exhibition showcasing their work is on at the moment, and some of the images seem to be attracting a lot of attention. ›see story

Film icon. Comprehensive district plan review launched this morning

October 30, 2012 - 6:15pm
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A comprehensive review of the plan that sets out who can do what where in Dunedin was launched at a media conference this morning. The District Plan manages land use in the city, including industrial, rural and residential zones. Despite its sometimes high level themes, the new version of the plan will include rules that affect all home owners. ›see story

Film icon. Second phase for volunteer student 'army' begins

October 30, 2012 - 6:04pm
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The second part of a pilot project to establish a student 'army' of volunteers began this week. The first involved automotive students servicing community vehicles, and today a harbour clean-up and rubbish audit. A dozen students who took that clean up to points from Port Chalmers to Macandrew Bay found more than they bargained for. ›see story

Film icon. Presbyterian Support experiences unprecedented demand

October 30, 2012 - 5:52pm
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Presbyterian Support have had an unprecedented demand for immediate assistance for families in the last 12 months. And the organisation's annual report shows an increased number of Otago families have been provided with social work support. ›see story

Film icon. John Wilson Ocean Drive decision meets with opposition

October 30, 2012 - 5:40pm
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A decision may have been made to re-open John Wilson Ocean Drive to traffic, but voices against the move are still making themselves heard. Those that opposed the return of vehicles are, unsurprisingly, still opposed. They are joined by Dunedin's mayor, who says he is not happy with the decision, a sentiment backed up by members of the public spoken to this afternoon. ›see story

Page icon Library contract awarded to Dunedin company

September 25, 2012 - 5:49pm
The contract to build the new Blueskin Bay Library has been awarded to Dunedin company, Cook Brothers Construction. Work is expected to start in October this year, and should be completed by April 2013. The library redevelopment will include a meeting room, public toilet and foyer space. ›read more