Events coming soon to Dunedin

Mosgiel-Taieri Safer Schools Street

Learn more about the project at drop-in sessions to talk to the project team.  All sessions will be in the Mosgiel Library except the Wednesday evening session.

Date: Monday 15 March 

Time: 3pm - 5pm

Date: Tuesday 16 March

Time: 11am - 1pm

Date: Wednesday 17 March

Time: 3pm - 5pm

Date: Wednesday 17 March

Time: 6pm - 8pm

Venue: Downes Room, Mosgiel Library

Date: Thursday 18 March

Time: 11am - 1pm

For more information please see the attachment at the end of this section.

South Dunedin Volunteer Hub Opening

Kaitūao o te Taitona | Volunteer South will be opening their new South Dunedin volunteer hub on Tuesday, 16 March as part of their continued efforts to support the wider Dunedin community with volunteer connections. This is a joint initiative of Volunteer South and the South Dunedin Community Network.

The South Dunedin volunteer hub will be joined by Taieri MP Ingrid Leary, who will be opening the hub to the public.

Date: Tuesday 16 March

Time: 10am

Venue: 278A King Edward Street

This will be followed by a morning tea with Ingrid Leary and other members of the Dunedin and South Dunedin community. This event is open to the public and people interested in supporting South Dunedin are encouraged to come.

The aim of the South Dunedin volunteer hub is to help empower the community to take action and respond within their own space. It also gives those living in South Dunedin a chance to seek volunteering opportunities within their community and reduces barriers like travel and technology literacy.

The choice to open the volunteer hub at the South Dunedin Community Network space was a simple one - there is no better place in South Dunedin for people to come and talk about their passion for South Dunedin and what they want to get out of life. 

Volunteer South has seen an increase in volunteers using volunteering as a way to change career paths or gain experience and being in the SDCN space will enable more than just volunteer opportunities to happen.

Volunteer South promotes, supports and strengthens volunteering creating stronger more connected communities. For more information, visit www.volunteersouth.org.nz.

Community Collaboration Lunch

Dunedin Community House are having a bring a plate lunch to gather and discuss collaboration.  Everyone is welcome.

Date: Thursday 18 March

Time: 12.30pm

Venue: Dunedin Community House, 301 Moray Place

Various organisations have been meeting informally on Thursday mornings at 9am at Dunedin Community House and by Zoom.  There are two topics - how to collaborate and what to collaborate on.

The meetings are informal and attendees set the topics. It's been effective as a sounding board and learning tool and has triggered connections that have delivered for our community. As the meeting time is during work hours it has meant that some have been unable to attend so this lunch is an additional opportunity to meet. 

Email Rob Riddell Tigeir eo@dch.org.nz to be added to the calendar invites for the regular meetings.  

The zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85439756430

Migrant Connect: CV and Covering Letter

How to write a CV and covering letter - personalised for you. Please bring a pen and paper and a laptop ( if you have one.)

Date: Thursday 18 March

Time: 1pm - 2pm

Venue: Alexander MacMillan Room, Dunedin Community House

For more information, please see the attachment at the end of this section.

Red Cross Youth Engagement Strategy Launch 

The strategy sets a clear direction for how Red Cross engages with young people. It brings to life a responsive and inclusive approach for volunteering, humanitarian advocacy and partnering with rangatahi. Red Cross want to share their excitement and wish to explore ways to work together in the future. They will be sharing the research report with all their findings from the engagement with 1000 young people and representatives from youth organisations.

Date: Thursday 18 March

Time: 4pm - 5.30pm

Venue: Dunningham Suite, Dunedin City Library

For more information and to register please click here.  To find out more about the Youth Engagement Strategy please click here.

Children's Day at the Botanic Gardens

Join us for an afternoon of entertainment to celebrate Children's Day with Shelly, Black and White Dance Studio and Magic Max! Enjoy a relaxed summer afternoon with friends and family. Grab a rug and enjoy the entertainment while lounging on the laws. Pack a picnic or buy a treat from the on-site cafe. 

Date: Monday 22 March (Otago Anniversary Day)

Time: 1 - 2.30pm

Venue: Dunedin Botanic Gardens Bandstand

Please note change of date, this event has been rescheduled due to COVID alert levels.

Dunedin Unesco City of Literature Otago Anniversary Dinner

Always a most enjoyable evening, Come along to hear Nicky Page, Director of Dunedin City of Literature speak This is also an opportunity to visit the historic Dunedin Club, Johnny Jones historic retirement home in Melville Street.

Date: Tuesday 23 March

Time: 6.30pm for 7pm

Venue: The Dunedin Club, 33 Melville Street

Costs: $60

Tickets must be purchased before the event and numbers are limited.  Tickets can be purchased from The Scottish Shop and The Otago Settlers Association at Toitu OSM.

For more information please see the attachment at the end of this section.

Race Relations Week: Celebrating Inclusive Diversity 20-28 March 2021

The Dunedin Multi-Ethnic Council with the support of Dunedin City Council, Otago Access Radio and Araiteuru Marae celebrates Race Relation Week.

Everyone is invited to join in activities to celebrate the colours, cultures and connections in Dunedin,

For the list of activities happening around Dunedin, please see the attachment at the end of this section.

Otago Peninsula Funding Clinic

Looking for funding for a community project? Not sure where to start and have a few questions? Come and meet your local funders and discuss your project.

Date: Thursday 25 March

Time: 5.30pm - 6.30pm

Venue: Board Bay Community Centre

For more information, please see the attachment at the end of this section.

South Dunedin Street Festival

Date: Saturday 27 March

Time: 10am - 3pm

Venue: King Edward Street, South Dunedin 

Sustainable Living Workshop

Join Angela Johnston to explore some useful sustainable living skills, growing community connections and reducing your waste to landfill.

Date: Saturday 27 March

Time: 9am - 1pm

Venue: Centre for Sustainability, 563 Castle Street

Cost: $10

For more information and to register by 23 March, please see the flyer at the end of this section.  Please note these is a maximum of 15 places.

Five Year Anniversary of Refugee Resettlement in Dunedin

As-salamu alaykum/Salam/Nau Mai/Welcome,

It is a time to come together to celebrate the mahi that has been done in the last 5 years and you are cordially invited to attend this event. This is open to the public.

Date: Sunday 28 March

Time: 12pm - 2pm

Venue: The Hub, Otago Polytechnic, 95 Forth Street

For more information and to RSVP, please see the attachment at the end of this section.

Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2021

The kaupapa of Neighbours Day Aotearoa is to encourage people to get to know their neighbours better.

Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2021 runs from March 20-30 this year. This year's theme is The Great Plant Swap to encourage neighbourhoods to grow stronger together.

If you would like to join Neighbours Day 2021 please click here. For ideas and resources please click here and for their facebook page please click here.

Aroha Ki Te Tamariki Trust / Mirror Services 

Save the date for Reflections from Mirror 30 Years of transformational change.

Date: Thursday 6 May

Time: 9am - 5pm

Venue: The Dunedin Centre, 1 Harrop Street

Cost: Waged - $95, Unwaged - $65

For more information please see the attachment at the end of this section or to register please click here.

Crafty Pop In

Do you want to learn to knit, crochet or need a hand with basic sewing skills?

Do you know how to knit, crochet or sew and want to meet like-minded people?

Date: Every Friday

Time: 10am - 2pm

Venue: SuperGrans Place South City Mall, 132 Hillside Road

For more information please see the flyer at the end of this section.

Kiwi Chat

Improve your 'kiwi' conversation skills in a friendly 'family' setting

Date: Every Tuesday

Time: 1.30pm - 2.30pm

Venue: SuperGrans Place South City Mall, 132 Hillside Road

For more information please see the flyer at the end of this section.

Community Cuppa

Come along to the South Dunedin Community Network for a free tea or coffee and a chat.

Date: Every Tuesday

Time: 12pm - 1pm

Venue: 278a King Edward Street

Community Workspace

A quiet space at South Dunedin Community Network to get your work done. Free wifi for your computer - or borrow one of theirs.

Date: Every Wednesday

Time: 10am - 12pm

Venue: 278a King Edward Street

Otago Museum - highlights this week

See what's happening at Otago Museum this week.

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum - highlights this week

Find out what's happening at Toitū this week.

Dunedin Public Art Gallery - highlights this week

Discover what's happening at Dunedin Public Art Gallery this week.

Dunedin Public Libraries - highlights this week

Catch up with what's happening at Dunedin Public Libraries.

Southern Heritage Trust

Find out what is happen with Southern Heritage Trust