Posts by Dunedin News
752 days ago

Dunedin's race to be ready for Santa parade leaves inner city residents struggling for sleep

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Dunedin News

Hi neighbours. Residents in Dunedin’s CBD are struggling to sleep as a major city upgrade gathers pace.

Construction on some sections of George St – the city’s premier shopping street – is going 24/7 before work pauses for the annual Dunedin Santa Parade, this Sunday.

Normally, construction on the $51 million CBD project, which includes a $23m three waters’ upgrade, had been restricted to weekdays, but that changed over the weekend as contractors race to finish before the parade.

The Dunedin Santa Parade, now in its 25th year, is Otago's largest free public event. The annual parade route runs along George St, starting from the intersection with Regent Rd, and travels through the Octagon before finishing in Moray Place.

Read the full story from reporter Hamish McNeilly here and share your thoughts below.

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3 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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4 days ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”

We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?

Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.

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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 41.8% Yes
    41.8% Complete
  • 33.5% Maybe?
    33.5% Complete
  • 24.7% No
    24.7% Complete
591 votes
25 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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