Auckland-based artist Sione Faletau turns environmental data into art using knowledge and symbols from his Tongan Heritage. He brings Ongo mei he fonua: Sounds from the Soil to Nano Fest 2026.

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Puaka Matariki Festival 2026 - DCC Event Producer Rewa Pene previews a busy calendar of citywide events for this year's Puaka Matariki Festival, celebrating the Māori New Year.

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Tūhura Otago Museum Head of Philanthropy and Development Georgia Ciaran says there are many ways the public can support the museum, from one-off donations to attending events and leaving bequests.

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Conservation Amendment Bill - Prof Andrew Geddis from University of Otago Faculty of Law outlines the background and potential implications of the Conservation Amendment Bill, currently open for public submissions.

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The Big Warm Up campaign - Teresa Moore from Catalytic Foundation is calling for more donations of winter goods to support families in need across Aotearoa New Zealand.

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South Dunedin Community Network is on the move to new premises. Rose Dickie checks in on a busy week.

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Live Dungeons and Dragons - Actor and producer Rosella Hart is part of a team running monthly theatre/gaming sessions at the Gasworks Museum.

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Regent Theatre Christmas Show - Vocal Director Arlie McCormick previews auditions for the Regent Theatre's Christmas spectacular Saving Santa's Sparkle, which will celebrate a host of local talent.

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Sophie Rogers - Alexandra-based writer Sophie Rogers' second novel Orchids and Camelias is out this week, a work of historical fiction that illuminates the lives of Chinese gold-miners in 19th Century Otago.

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Women's Wellbeing Group - Vicki Wise from Otago Mental Health Support Trust introduces a new Women's Wellbeing Group that meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month.

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