July 2019
Stroke Foundation NZ ‘Beanie Up’ campaign
The Stroke Foundation is launching a new campaign called “BEANIE UP” to raise vital funds for our services for stroke survivors, their families/whanau and carers. These will be of particular use as the winter approaches. We are asking people to buy a beanie and “Beanie Up” in June to support our work with stroke survivors. Beanies can be purchased online using the “Beanie Up” website (beanieup.co.nz) or we can supply display boxes that hold 15 beanies. They are also available…
Find out more »Nocturnal Projections and Other Small Happenings
Nocturnal Projections and Other Small Happenings is a non-profit biennial group exhibition of renowned sound and light artists from around New Zealand. Between July 17th and 31st, the exhibition will feature a series of small interruptions in the wintry, dark sky landscapes of Dunedin City, highlighted by discussions, performances, interviews and other small events. You can find out more at the website othersmallhappenings.co.nz and on the Nocturnal Projections and Other Small Happenings Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/othersmallhappenings/
Find out more »Dunedin seminar: How to Make Money from Your Music
The New Zealand Music Managers Forum in conjunction with the Dunedin City Council and Recorded Music NZ have joined forces for an essential seminar for Otago based musicians, managers, self-managed artists and anyone interested in the NZ Music Industry. The FREE seminars will be held in Dunedin on Wednesday the 24th of July from 5.30pm to 8pm at the Dunningham Suite on the fourth floor of the Dunedin City Library, bringing together some of the Music Industry’s top agencies and…
Find out more »How To Make Money From Your Music – Dunedin
The NZ Music Managers Forum in conjunction with the Dunedin City Council and Recorded Music NZ have joined forces for an essential seminar for Otago based musicians, managers, self managed artists and anyone interested in the NZ Music Industry. The FREE seminars will be held in Dunedin on Wednesday 24 July. Bringing together some of the Music Industries top agencies and executives, the seminar subject is ‘How to Make Money from Your Music’ and will cover such topics as: how…
Find out more »Te Whare Pounamu Dunedin Women’s Refuge Quiz Night
Getting back into uni is always a struggle, Lectures, labs, and tutes - so much to juggle! Lucky for you, we've got something more fun, Come down to the Lone Star and bring all the huns. A fabulous quiz, with James as host, He'll be looking to see who can answer the most. James and a quiz? What more could you need? Well to top it all off you'll be doing a good deed. Raising money for Women's Refuge is…
Find out more »The Many Faces of Love
An exhibition celebrating Dunedin's diverse social service organisations. All welcome.
Find out more »HeartCore – Free Lunchtime Concerts
Every Friday lunchtime from 12.30pm til 1pm, through until the 25th of October, HeartCore presents free public performances by Dunedin musicians. The aim is to create a vibrant and welcoming space in the centre of the city. You can follow HeartCore on Instagram and Facebook for updates on which artists are performing each week. 26 July - Human Confusion (electronica duo) 2 August - Red Roof (solo) 9 August - Person Will (solo) 16 August - James Dignan (semi-acoustic solo)…
Find out more »Glow
GLOW Stunning art installations and live performances, interactive sound and light displays, and performers. The art installations have been curated by Angus Muir, who has displayed his works all over the world, including in Jerusalem, Singapore and recently at Bright Nights in Auckland. Muir, who grew up in Dunedin, is returning home to share his best work to take part in the revitalisation of the central city. WHERE The event takes place on George Street, between St Andrew and Hanover…
Find out more »Te Whare Pounamu Dunedin Women’s Refuge Auction Night
Please join us for our Auction Evening. We have some incredible auction items and there will be an open bar and nibbles all for only $50. If eight or more tickets are purchased, a group discount is available. All proceeds going to the Dunedin Women's Refuge. See you there! Contact wrawdunedin@gmail.com to purchase tickets, or go to www.wrawdunedin.com.
Find out more »Me and My Sister Tell Each Other Everything
Me and My Sister Tell Each Other Everything By Uther Dean, lyrics by Oliver Devlin and Uther Dean Directed by Heidi Geissler 26 July – 3 August 1 hr 20min approx, no interval by arrangement with Playmarket Jo and Murph are sisters. Jo and Murph are nothing alike. But Jo and Murph need each other, badly. Me and My Sister Tell Each Other Everything is a thorny, funny and deeply personal story of two sisters dealing with Tinder, mismatched socks,…
Find out more »Coffee and Peace Meeting
Come along to Taste Nature Organic Store & Eatery, the third and fourth Saturdays of this month, for the final two Dunedin 'Coffee and Peace Meetings' These are events to promote peace in a time when many are beating the drums of war. All are welcome, no requirements or qualifications apply - just bring along your ideas and join in the conversation!
Find out more »Migrant Connect talk – Immigration / Renting and Buying
Free information session presented by Citizens Advice Bureau Dunedin. Immigration - a talk by immigration lawyer Werv=ner van Harselaar plus Renting or Buying - a talk by Mark Stevens from Metro. RSVP to dunedin@cab.org.nz or phone 471 6166 by 29 July (or just turn up on the day). Tea/coffee, light refreshments will be provided.
Find out more »August 2019
Big Latch On – World Breastfeeding Week 2019
The 2019 Big Latch On will take place on the lower ground floor between the Meridian Mall Food Court and the entrance to H & J Smith. There will be spot prizes, free gifts, and discounts on coffee and muffins. The Big Latch On is an event that happens all around the world on the same day and time each year. The aim is to have as many parents breastfeeding as possible to help normalise breastfeeding, and create support within…
Find out more »iNDx Art Exhibition
Now in its second year, the award winning iNDx Art Exhibition showcases the amazing depth of artistic talent in both the local and the wider autistic community. iNDx: “I” for identity, “ND” for neurodivergent or neurologically “not typical”, and “Dx” being a play on the medical abbreviation for diagnosis. A collaborative and thought-provoking exhibition with artworks ranging from paint on canvas to vlogs, carvings, photography, poetry, sculpture, and more. The exhibition provides a platform for artists to display their work…
Find out more »The 4th Trimester: Supporting Postnatal Wellbeing – a FREE seminar
The 4th Trimester seminar is a free event for parents and whānau organised by the Dunedin Breastfeeding Network. During this seminar we will share tips and information about safe post natal exercise, good nutrition for new parents, and answer your questions about breastfeeding. This event is in celebration of World Breastfeeding Week 2019. The theme this year is "Empower Parents, Enable Breastfeeding - Now and for the future!" This theme was chosen to be inclusive of all types of parents…
Find out more »Trent Hawthorne ~ Dee Street Blues @ BARK!
Dee Street Blues team up with Trent Hawthorne onstage at Bark! Intricate ukelele loops, interweaved with soulful blues. Your ears will think it’s their birthday!
Find out more »Migrant Voices
Please join us for an evening facilitated by Sakha Munassar as we share migrant stories and consider what it looks like to be welcoming communities in Dunedin. (Halal nibbles from 5.30pm)
Find out more »Dunedin Night Shelter Trust Annual Appeal
Various supermarkets, on the street, Farmers market, Mitre 10 and the Meridian Mall This is our annual appeal to raise funds for the shelter. We receive no central government funding and rely on donations to support our service. We need volunteers for an hour or two, so if you can help please call or email and we will organize a time to suit you. Thanks!
Find out more »Parents as Career Educators seminar
Free seminar for parents of teens. Parents and caregivers of secondary school students (Years 9-13) are invited to a free ‘Parents as Career Educators’ seminar on 28 August. The seminar will provide parents with tips and advice to guide their teenagers through the various career and study options available to them in the modern world. This free seminar will cover: The world of work: looking forward How to make informed career decisions now and in the future How parents can…
Find out more »September 2019
World Suicide Prevention Day
Working together to prevent suicide is again the theme for this year's event. Join us again this year to raise awareness of the risks of suicide and to listen to inspirational speakers and also inspirational members of our own community. We know that a person dies every 40 seconds by suicide and up to 25 times as many again make a suicide attempt. There are also many more people who have been bereaved by suicide or have been close to…
Find out more »October 2019
Vogel St Party 2019 – Dunedin Icons
Bring on 2019! What comes to your mind when you think of a Dunedin Icon? The VSP Trust is proud to present the Vogel Street Party: Dunedin Icons. We are taking over the streets in the Warehouse Precinct once again on Saturday the 12th of October. This year we have decided to go big and celebrate what makes Dunedin great by showcasing the theme of ‘Dunedin Icons’. Expect to see and embrace a long list of these represented on the…
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