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Film icon. Dunedin North Rotary Makes Contribution To Gasworks

Keeping the former Dunedin Gasworks operating at a museum, and developing new areas, is costing the Gasworks trust well over $100,000 dollars. Today, Dunedin North Rotary gave a fraction of the amount needed, and laid down the gauntlet to other organisations. ›see story

Film icon. Stadium Work To Begin Soon

Work on the Otago Stadium should begin as soon as next week, according to the Carisbrook Stadium Trust. CST Chairman Malcolm Farry visited the Awatea Street site today along with a stadium supporter from central Government. ›see story

Page icon Cadbury Tour Now Comes With A Social Difference

If you've ever wanted to combine taking an exclusive peek at chocolate making with being charitable, this may be your chance. Cadbury Confectionery is offering an extensive tour to a select few, to go behind the scenes and see how chocolate is made. A number of tickets are being auctioned through the TradeMe website, to raise funds for the child cancer organisation Cure Kids. ›read more

Film icon. Tibetan Culture Goes On Display At The Dunedin Community Gallery

A show honouring Tibetan Culture opens at the Dunedin Community Gallery this evening. NAM: The Sky's Curved Mirror showcases a range of cultural arts including videos, a string orchestra, poetry and a Tibetan art workshop. Artist Tenzin Thupwang is in Dunedin for the show and today began work on a Mandela. ›see story

Film icon. ASCO Support Service Still In High Spirits Despite Economic Hard Times

ASCO, a support service for people marginalised by society, held their annual general meeting this morning. The current economic climate has resulted in an increased need for the services ASCO offers, although this hasn't had an effect on members, who were in high spirits at today's meeting ›see story

Film icon. Museum Grabs Childrens Attention By Asking Which Came First The Chicken, Or The Egg!

The school holidays are drawing to a close, but kids are making the most of their last days of freedom. Some young scientists are spending the break pondering age old questions, like what came first: the chicken, or the egg! ›see story

Film icon. We Look At Easter In Reflection

Most of us will enjoy a well-deserved break from routine tomorrow for Good Friday. For Christians, the day is not only a day off work or school, but also a time for reflection. We spoke with a church leader, who shared some of the Easter story with us. ›see story

Film icon. Schools Show Their Easter Spirit

Schools around Dunedin held special assemblies today to mark the last day of term one. We visited one such school, St Francis Xavier, where the children were celebrating more than just a two week holiday ›see story

Page icon Nominations Are Now Being Called For Community Awards

Nominations are now being called for the annual Trustpower Dunedin Community Awards. The awards are run in conjunction with the Dunedin City Council, and are open to all voluntary groups and organisations working for the benefit of Dunedin. ›read more

Film icon. Spelling Programme Set To Help Many Dunedin Children

We all remember the days of memorising lists of words for spelling tests at school, but not all of us were taught strategies to help us succeed. We spoke to an educator who developed a programme that gives students just those strategies. ›see story

Page icon Otago Community Hospice House Sold For $156,000

The house built to raise funds for the Otago Community Hospice went under the hammer on Saturday. The three bedroom house was a massive community project, and involved more than 100 volunteers. The lucky bidder was Richelle Williams, who out-bid about 50 potential buyers, paying $156,000 for the house. ›read more

Page icon Surf Life Saving Club To Hold Their Third Monster Garage Sale

The Warrington Surf Life Saving Club will hold their third monster garage sale on Saturday the 28th of March. A large range of items such as furniture, electrical devices, tools and toys will be offered, and everyone is welcome to donate goods for sale. The club, which hosted the inflatable rescue boat champs at the beginning of the month, hope to raise funds for new equipment. ›read more

Film icon. fund-raiser House Gets Some Much Needed Help

Certified Builders in Dunedin have taken on the mammoth task of building a house, as a fund-raiser for the Otago Hospice. In the past two weeks the house has gone from a plan on paper to a three bedroom home. We talk to the organiser, Lyn Chapman, about a real labour of love. ›see story

Film icon. Fundraiser Brings Rivals Together For A Good Cause

A little girl is one step closer to receiving life-changing treatment after a car rally held on Sunday. The rally was a fundraiser for two-year-old Daryl-Ann Bolton who suffers from cerebral palsy the Bolton's leave for the U.S and Mexico later this month. ›see story

Page icon SPCA Set To Launch Adopt-A-Thon For Valentines Weekend

The SPCA are set to launch their first Pet Adopt-a-thon on Valentines weekend, as part of their annual 'Second Chance for Love' campaign. Twenty centres from around New Zealand are paticipating in the adoption scheme in a bid to find new homes for 1,000 cats and dogs. ›read more

Film icon. Significant Amount Of Dunedin Families Living Below The Poverty Line

Presbyterian Support Otago released its report into poverty this afternoon, showing there are a significant number of Dunedin families living below the poverty line. Voices of Poverty 2008 surveyed 90 people, who chose to be part of the study. ›see story

Film icon. Dunedin Celebrates Robbie Burns

If Robbie Burns were alive, he would be turning 250 years old on Sunday. As he's Dunedin's patron of poetry, the town is set to celebrate this Sunday...within a weekend of fantastic festival fun. ›see story

Film icon. Otago Hospice Gets Some Help From Two Of Our Rugby Greats

Two of Otago's rugby greats are putting their bodies on the line for the Otago Hospice, with the help of a local fundraiser. Both Richard Knight and David Latta are men of few words, but are pleased speak for a great cause. ›see story