Definitely an autumn day in Ōtepoti Dunedin #ōtepoti #dunedin. Still have loads of dahlias to brighten up the place #BloomScrolling
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Stuff asks, "Is this the happiest place in New Zealand?" It turns out they're talking about little ol Dunedin.
The government's biannual quality of life survey puts Ōtepoti at the top of the tree. Apparently 83% of Ōtepotians were positive about the quality of their lives.
Shhh! We don't want too many people finding out.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/360656134/happiest-place-new-zealand
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The big brick chimney on Dunedin's historic gasworks building is looking decidedly dodgy. Cracks have appeared, likely caused by last month’s 6.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Southland.
The site is closed for a week while engineers assess the damage.
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/cracks-found-brick-chimney-beside-busy-supermarket
Otago Daily Times Online News · Cracks found in brick chimney beside busy supermarketA 25m-tall historic chimney which looms over a busy Dunedin supermarket is being inspected by engineers after cracks were found in the brickwork....
Dunedin cat owners... does anyone's cat use Hill's Urinary Care cat food? Since my cat departed, the rest of this 3.85kg bag is surplus to my needs.
My scales weigh the remaining product at 2.54kg (including bag) which means it’s around two thirds full. These cost a humungous $143.85 from Pet Doctors but it’s looking for a good home for a bargain $50. Or barter with me.
Note: this is veterinary-prescribed food and is not suitable as general cat food.
"Ground-breaking Dunedin charity is refurbishing gardening tools for those struggling who want to grow their own food."
Nice!
https://dailyencourager.co.nz/gifted-gardening-tools-plant-growth/
Daily Encourager · Gifted gardening tools plant growthA ground-breaking Dunedin charity is refurbishing gardening tools for those struggling who want to grow their own food. “We collect and redistribute surplus gardening tools to people in need,” says Give to Grow Ōtepoti Founder Carla Thomson. “The majority of our recipients have nothing; they're gardening with an old broken gardening fork or a teaspoon – it makes the job very hard.” In the past she's worked with individuals who were trying to garden using their bare hands. While some recipients simply want one tool, such as a hoe, most require and receive a complete kit of gardening gear. Last
Any sightings of a red evinci falcon e-bike with pride stickers taken from a shed in City Rise some time in the last few days please get in touch. And consider giving the person who took it a stern talking to if possible.
The owner is a bit upset, not only having lost their primary mode of transport, but also having to clean up the turd that was left in place of their bike.
I arrived in Dunedin a few days before embarking on my cruise to the Ross Sea and Antarctica; I didn't want to risk delayed flights. I spent the days exploring—visiting the train station, eating in local cafes and pizza places. I stayed in a pleasant hotel near the Octagon. It would be my last few nights sleeping on dry land for three weeks.
Kuo VadisA few days in Dunedin. — Kuo VadisOn Sunday I’ll be headed back to Antarctica, this time approaching from the Ross Sea on the opposite side of the continent. It’s where Robert Falcon Scott, Ernst Shackleton, and Roald Amundsen all based themselves on their attempts to be the first man to reach the South Pole. Roald succeeded, Scott
Dunedin Council has been sprung using AI generated images in social media posts. How very tacky.
I'm a bit disappointed to hear local pro photographer Paul Le Comte saying it doesn't offend him. I'll bet the giant plagiarism machines have already ingested several of his landscape images and will have no problem copying his style.
Oops, forgot to post this I'm a timely fashion. Might see some of you local cycling types on Saturday?
SPOKES Dunedin · Coffee Outside Weekend EditionThe next incarnation of Coffee Outside. Come join other cycling enthusiasts for a hot drink and a chat amongst yourselves. Doesn’t have to be coffee. But as always DIY, BYO, or try your luck. Coming into autumn I might have some warming masala chai to spare. No need to be “on time” or stay all the time. There’s no alternate venue or postponement day for bad weather. Cancellation will be a personal call, there will be other coffee dates in the calendar later on. I’ll have an umbrella or two, b...
A Dunedin man maintains name suppression while facing charges of rape & sexual violation. The only published facts are that he's "a prominent Dunedin man" who's "aged in his 30s".
That word "prominent" is always intriguing.
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/prominent-dunedin-man-sex-charges-keeps-identity-hidden
Otago Daily Times Online News · Prominent Dunedin man on sex charges keeps identity hiddenThe identity of a prominent Dunedin man accused of rape and five sexual violation charges will remain under wraps – for now. The man, aged in his...
The Dunedin hospital rebuild has been sitting idle for the last year while National figure out a way to turn it into a PPP and burden future generations with expensive debt.
However a small worm which has invaded the inpatient building site may bring plans to a screeching halt. The ngāokeoke, or New Zealand velvet worm is now widespread throughout the site and there's talk of DOC turning the area into a sanctuary.
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/worms-invade-inpatient-building-site-threaten-upend-project
Otago Daily Times Online News · Worms invade inpatient building site, threaten to upend projectA tiny subterranean worm has made its home underneath the site for the new Dunedin hospital, prompting concerns the hospital could be further...
That time Lee VANDERVIS voted to flog off Dunedin's power company Aurora Energy. --Remember that when you vote #Dunedin
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/dcc/aurora-energy-not-sale
Otago Daily Times Online News · Aurora Energy not for saleThe DCC has decided not to sell Aurora Energy, voting 13-2 to retain the company that distributes electricity to Dunedin, Central Otago, Wānaka and...
As soon as you see the ODT headline, "Cr criticises mural, organiser ‘lost for words’", you know exactly who it'll be.
Yep. Dunedin's saddest snowflake, anti-vax Councillor Lee Vandervis, spouts nonsense again.
The mural was designed by school pupils who won a design competition. Cr. Angry says rainbows & native birds are "woke", "activist-designed" & represent "a crass ideology".
Poor Lee. It must suck to be a complete arsehole.
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/cr-criticises-mural-organiser-%E2%80%98lost-words%E2%80%99
Lots of great songs, but one major hit:
"The seasons fall and leaves have turned to gold
And the wind blows cold from the south
Not sure what I wanted from you, girl
But I think it’s time that we found out"
Sneaky Feelings - Husband House: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okYMUMEYQVo
#JukeboxFridayNight
#HitAndMiss #Aotearoa #Dunedin #Ōtepoti #FlyingNun
Hey, Chills fans. Martin Phillipps' Dunedin house is for sale for around $500k. However it seems to have been given an AirBnB decor since Martin departed.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/property/residential/sale/otago/dunedin/tainui/listing/5223452931
Trade Me46 Tainui Road, Tainui, Dunedin, OtagoMartin Phillipps, the legendary frontman of The Chills, embarked on renovating his beloved home shortly before his passing last year. Determined to honour his v...
Anyone interested in an early morning coffee in Ōtepoti on Friday?
Details here:
https://spokes.nz/t/coffee-outside-again-0730-21-march-2025-at-the-harbour-molars/722
SPOKES Dunedin · Coffee Outside again 0730 21 March 2025 at the Harbour MolarsThe second in the so far irregular series of coffee outside meetings will be this Friday, 21 March any time between 7.30 am and 8.30 am - the earlier time to allow people to get to work after. Meet at the Molars by Portsmouth drive (if fine) or the Octagon bandstand (if it’s too windy or wet for the harbour). Bring your coffee making kit (or a thermos, or a keep-cup if you want to try your luck) for a quick catch-up with other cycling enthusiasts. If you are interested but can’t make i...
I live on a beach and this is quite big.
Minimum floor levels are being raised in low-lying coastal parts of Dunedin, effective today.
When my neighbour built about ten years ago, the minimum was 0.5m. The new minimum floor level is 3.05m - 3.17m above sea level "in certain areas".
Three metres! While I approve the forward thinking, we'll have a lot of houses on poles.
Thanks to @paw for his @dccnews bot.
https://www.dunedin.govt.nz/news-and-events/news/march-2025/changes-to-minimum-floor-levels
www.dunedin.govt.nzChanges to minimum floor levels aim to better protect new builds from floodingMinimum floor level requirements for new homes and building extensions in low-lying coastal parts of Dunedin are set to be increased to better protect against flooding due to sea level rise.
"And then the wheels fell off."
If you're together enough to rotate your tyres, how can you forget to replace all the wheel nuts?
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/car-crashes-after-all-four-wheels-fly
Otago Daily Times Online News · Car crashes after all four wheels fly offA Dunedin teenager who was asked to take a man forbidden from driving to the dairy got more than he bargained for when all four wheels flew off mid...