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OCTOBER 2025

From the Community Connector

Kia ora, Talofa, Mālō e lelei, Bula, Hola, Bonjour, Ni hao, Namaste — and so many more!

Our community is made richer by the many cultures that call it home, each bringing their own dance, music, songs, stories, traditions, language, and food. Together, these create the beautiful and diverse fabric of our community.

When we learn from other cultures, we strengthen our sense of belonging, understanding, and community spirit — creating a place where everyone feels valued and at home.

At Taieri Network we welcome everyone! This is a community newsletter and we welcome contributions from all community groups, organisations and businesses. If you have information to share with the wider community, reach out to us.

This month I have sent the newsletter out a little early due to all the awesome events on (scroll to the end), just so you don't miss the cool stuff happening over the long weekend.

For me (Teresa), October has been a month of enjoymentgood month ... sunny weather (on and off), spring flowers, and hanging out with people and organisations across Taieri. With meetings and connections, hosting workshops and popping along to AGM's, it's been enjoyable to show support and see what's going on.

In the school holidays, Taieri Network hosted a children's workshop learning about DNA - the stuff that makes us all different and why. Lots of fun was had making DNA strands by the kids (photos above). Thank you to Alice from The Sustainable School for sharing your skills and knowledge.

Adults had fun at our Christmas Craft workshops with Fiona showing us how to upcycle decorations, make low cost table dislays and Christmas crackers, creatively wrap gifts and make Christmas cards.

Upcycling Christmas decorations - low cost & using what we already had on hand

Christmas presents wrapped, table decorations made, crackers ready!

Christmas Carols playing, yummy snacks and lots of chatter while making Christmas cards

I popped along to the Blind Low Vision support group's emergency planning meeting, and Otago Vintage Machinery Club & Taieri Historic Museum open day.

After being at the Mosgiel Foodbank AGM, I heard the sound of trumpets, so in search I went ... popping into the Mosgiel Brass Band practice (that was very awesome!).

Later in the month I spoke at the Mosgiel Presbyterian Church Fellowship group and was interviewed by an Otago Polytechinc student looking into event and hospitatlity organisations in Dunedin. I helped out at the Louise Davie Charitable Trust Fashion event at The Grange Lifecare Village (another very awesome event!), hosted the monthly Taieri Resource Group meeting with guest speaker from SeniorNet, and watched Caking It Up on the Taieri members make chocolate swans.

Next week I am off to Shakti Women's Refuge 30th Anniversay celebration and looking forward to the long weekend.

Taieri Network is privileged that artist and weaver Marcanui Taura has entrusted Taieri Network to display this stunning weaving which depicts the connection between water, life, and protection. We invite you to come and view it in person and take a moment to read the full story and meaning woven within.

Taieri Network is planning weaving classes in 2026 (Term's 1 & 2 in Mosgiel), so keep an eye out for details via Taieri Network and Marcanui's Facebook pages.

We give a big shout out to Dunedin City Council Community Grants - we were successful in receiving a grant that contributes towards Taieri Network's operational costs.

We acknowledge the generosity of the Mosgiel Rotary Club for their assistance with the Meet the Candiate's evening - thank you!!

And to the Mosgiel Taieri Community Board for a financial contribution made towards A Very Taieri Christmas! The support is very much appreciated.

'A Very Taieri Christmas' 2025 is a celebration of all things happening on the Taieri, which includes the following:

Community Christmas Tree
Community Christmas Lights Display Competition
A Very Taieri Christmas Late Night Shopping
Santa's Grotto
Christmas Light Displays Heritage Bus Tours
Bringing together all the Christmas events in one place for ease of accessing that information

Want to keep up with what's happening on the Taieri over Christmas? Check out Taieri Network's website here or sign up to our newsletter here.

That's me until next month!

Keep being your awesome selves and enjoy our community and all that it has to offer. Reach out to me if you want to get connected or have a great idea for the wider Taieri area, we may be able to help out.

Business: A-Z Cuts – Mosgiel’s Friendly Local Barbershop

A‑Z Cuts began as a small Dunedin barbershop on George Street, offering quality men's and kids' haircuts with a welcoming no‑appointment ethos. Responding to local demand, the owners expanded to Mosgiel in November 2023, opening a branch at 180 Gordon Road, with services now for both men and women. Another branch recently opened in North Road, Dunedin early October 2025.

The team at A‑Z Cuts is known for their friendly approach and consistent results. The barbers take the time to understand each client’s preferences, ensuring everyone leaves looking and feeling their best. A standout member is Abi, who has built a loyal following thanks to his skill, attention to detail, and approachable service. Many locals now travel to the Mosgiel branch specifically to get a haircut from him.

A‑Z Cuts offers a full range of hair services. Men and kids can enjoy classic trims, modern fades, buzz cuts, or textured styles, while women can access practical everyday cuts, trims, and restyles. The barbers also provide professional beard shaping and head shaves. Walk-ins are always welcome, and seniors receive a 15% discount, making the shop accessible and community-focused.

The Mosgiel branch opens daily from 9am, closing around 7pm weekdays and 6pm on Sundays. This flexibility allows locals to drop in at convenient times without needing an appointment.

Photos: Left - Sam triming a client's beard. Right - showcasing some amazing barbering skills on a young client!

Otago Aero Club - Important Safety Notice

No Public Access

Otago Aero Club kindly remind all walkers, cyclists, and runners that the accessways off Stedman Road and Dukes Road North are strictly not for public use.

These are operational airport areas, with active aircraft moving on the ground and in the air.

Despite clear signage at both entrances, we continue to see members of the public entering these restricted zones. This poses serious safety risks to both individuals and pilots. Please respect the warning signs and fencing in place—unauthorised access is considered trespassing and may result in removal or prosecution.

Your cooperation helps keep everyone safe. Thank you!

Identify Opportunities and Lead the Change

Recycling Week is New Zealand’s largest waste minimisation and recycling education campaign, empowering businesses, schools, councils, and communities to have fun, learn and rethink how we create, manage, and dispose of waste.

This year’s theme, 'Identify Opportunities', invites us all to go beyond recycling and discover how to avoid, reduce, reuse, and repair. From waste audits to downsizing bins, testing new systems, or finding solutions for hard-to-recycle items, there are countless ways to uncover untapped potential.

Why get involved?
By registering, you'll receive free digital resources packed with activities for daily themes, educational assets, communication templates, and social media graphics - all customisable to suit your workplace, school, or community.

Participation is free – and powerful. Whether you’re just starting out or already leading sustainability initiatives, Recycling Week gives you the platform, resources, and national momentum to amplify your impact.

Register for Recycling Week

DCC Ungulate Control Operations 2025

6 October - 5 December 2025

Yup! I had to look up the meaning of Ungulate! It roughly means "being hoofed" or "hoofed animal". That would be a great Scrabble word.

Dunedin City Council (DCC) has contracted High Country Contracting to complete ungulate control to protect native forest in several areas around Dunedin. This pest control effort is crucial for preserving the health of our ecosystems, which are home to diverse native flora and fauna. Ungulate damage also has an enormous impact on recreational reserve use.

Ground hunters will use indicating dogs, firearms, thermal imaging technology and drones (where consented to do so) between 6 October and 5 December 2025, weekdays only, during first light or during the hours of darkness. The target species are:

Feral Goats
Wild Cattle
Pigs
Possums

This operation will be done in accordance with the Animal Welfare Act 1999.

The reserve areas indicated in the image [below] remain open to the public, but caution is advised. Signage will be mounted at all main entrances prior to commencement of operations. Road cones and ‘Shooting in Progress’ signs will be in place at all main entrances when an operation is taking place.

Affected areas:

Where	When
Swampy Summit	6 October - 31 October 2025
Silverstream	13 October - 21 November 2025
Mt Cargill/Chingfords Bush	13 October - 31 October 2025
Nichols Creek	10 November - 5 December 2025
Mihiwaka	10 November - 5 December 2025

Operations will also traverse adjoining private land where landowners have given consent to operate.

Should you require further information, check Dunedin City Council website or contact the DCC’s Pest Control Contracts Manager on 021 2388 554 or High Country Contracting on 027 237 4425.

SuperGold Card App

To be eligible for a SuperGold Card in New Zealand, you must be a New Zealand resident aged 65 or over or a veteran receiving a Veteran's Pension. The card is automatically sent to you if you are granted NZ Super or a Veteran's Pension at age 65 or over, or if you are receiving another main benefit at that age. If you are eligible but haven't received a card, you need to apply for one through the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) website.

The SuperGold app makes looking for discounts and shopping easy. We know asking for a SuperGold discount can feel a bit awkward. But, with the SuperGold app, you’ve got everything you need for stress-free savings right at your fingertips.

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Don't miss out on savings - download now:
• Have an iPhone? Click here
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Operatunity

2026 Programme

Operatunity, founded in 2001, is New Zealand’s leading provider of daytime concerts and music travel for seniors. With 18 staff and 35 contracted artists, it delivers nearly 200 concerts a year across more than 20 regions, from Whangarei to Invercargill.

Their concerts combine great music, humour, and morning tea, creating a social and joyful experience.

Operatunity offers themed shows ranging from musical theatre and Kiwi classics to big band and popular opera, often described as “the highlight of people’s lives.”

Beyond concerts, it runs bespoke music tours worldwide, giving thousands of seniors, (especially those widowed or travelling alone), safe, fun, and life-changing adventures.

Community impact is central to Operatunity - they’ve fundraised for Christchurch and Kaikōura earthquake relief, supported Fiji schools with clean water, donated instruments through Sistema, and raised funds for charities like Alzheimer’s.

Now over 20 years on, Operatunity continues to touch 65,000 seniors annually ... bringing joy, music, and connection nationwide.

Download 2026 Full Brochure Here

When you purchase a Season Pass, you know you are booked for all 8 concerts for the year at your chosen venue, saving $76.

If you purchase before our final 2025 concert you will go in the draw to WIN A TRIP FOR Two on our Art Deco Napier trip in February 2026 (valued at over $7,500).

Please note: Conditions apply, prize does not include flights to and from Napier.

Book a Season Pass

When Teens Turn to Self-Harm:

Signs, Support, and Hope

Self-harm can be extremely frightening for parents and teens alike. So how can we help people who engage in self-injury?

Public understanding of self-injury, often called “cutting,” in adolescents has grown in recent years. Many studies and media reports have drawn attention to this teen mental health concern, helping reduce confusion and ignorance.

Despite this progress, misconceptions about self-injury remain.

One common belief is that self-harm affects only a small number of teens. In reality, recent studies show that about 17% of adolescents and roughly 15% of college students in the United States have engaged in some form of self-injury at least once. Rates are similar in other countries.

Keep Reading to Learn More

Caking It Up on the Taieri

PLove cake decorating or keen to give it a go? Caking It Up on the Taieri is a welcoming group for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced cake designers, who enjoy decorating, modelling, and sharing ideas.

We meet monthly at Mosgiel Presbyterian Church, 17 Church St, Mosgiel (back room - park in the church car park at the rear and enter through the back gate to enter via the side door).

Each session includes relaxed chats, tips, and occasional hands-on classes.

Taieri Network popped in for a look in October to find everyone making a chocolate swan. It is not as easy as it sounds! Ross gave instructions about how to make chocolate modelling clay, tempering the chocolate, and tips to create swan wings.

The concentration was broken for a cuppa and supper with lots of laughter, only to be followed by chocolate swan finishing touches.

Pop along to see if this is an activity you would enjoy. Ask about casual rates per session or consider becoming a member. Contact Mieka: [email protected] or 021446831

Outram Volunteer Fire Brigade

Early October the Outram Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrated their brigade honours and double gold star awarded to Fred Donaldson (and his wife Lyn) for 50 years service to Outram Fire Brigade.

Other service honours were awarded to: Lyndon Gold 7 years, Robert Musgrave 9 years, Marty Dean 13 years, Kevin Brady 41 years, David Cottle 43 years.

50 years is a huge accomplishment and many many hours dedicated to assisting those in need.

Congratulations to all those who received honours this year and as a community we thank you for your time, sacrifices made and commitment in helping keep us all safer! We celebrate with you.

Hot Cooked Food Delivery to Mosgiel

Affordable Kai for Everyone

At The Bowling Club – Dunedin, we believe everyone deserves good food, no matter their circumstances. Our meals are priced to be accessible for all, and free meals are always available for those who need them. You can also “pay it forward” to help others in the community.

Delivery to Mosgiel
Meals are delivered to Mosgiel, with options for mains, desserts, and our popular muesli.

Prices

Mains: $5–$8 (plus $1 delivery/admin fee)
Desserts: $3
Bowling Club Muesli (½ kilo): $6
Free or reduced-price meals available – just use a discount code (email us if you need one).

How to Order

Go to thebowlingclub.co.nz/collections/delivery-orders

When to Order

Menu update Fridays at midday
Orders close 12 noon on delivery day

Delivery & Pick Up - 4:30pm Taieri Network, 176 Gordon Rd, Mosgiel

Ōtepoti Dunedin Seed Libraries

St Kilda Seed Library and Seedlig Stall

42 Young Street, St Kilda, Dunedin

https://www.facebook.com/stkil...

The Valley Project

262 North Road, Northeast Valley Dunedin

Port Chalmers Seed Library

Cnr Beach & Grey Street, Port Chalmers

Dunedin

South Dunedin Community Seed Library

199 Hillside Road, South Dunedin

Dunedin

Bill Robertson Library

Otago Polytechnic

135 Union Street (East), Dunedin

https://otago.libguides.com/se...

The Bowling Club - Dunedin

337 South Road, Caversham

Dunedin

Dunedin Public Libraries

230 Moray Place, Dunedin

Maniototo Seed Library

15 Caulfeild Street, Ranfurly

Infinite Clothing

377 Princes Street, Dunedin

Big Rock Primary School

2 Bath Street, Brighton

Hocken Library

90 Anzac Ave, Dunedin

https://otago.libguides.com/se...

Clinton Seed Library

10 Manse Street, Clinton

Green Island School

3 Howden Street, Green Island

Broad Bay School

Roebuck Rise, Broad Bay

Gone to SEED - Mercy Hospital

Mercy Hospital (available to staff only)

Gone to SEED - Glenleith

46 Tanner Road, Glenleith

Gone to SEED - Outram

37 Skerries Street, Outram

Gone to SEED - Dalmore

Dalmore Reserve, Pine Hill

Gone to SEED - Harwood

69 Harwood Street, Harwood

Gone to SEED - Portobello

40 Seaton Road, Portobello

Gone to SEED - Karitane

1442 Coast Road, Karitane

Gone to SEED - Mosgiel

20 Eden Street, Mosgiel

Gone to SEED - Opoho

50 Signal Hill Road, Opoho

Gone to SEED - Ranfurly

46 Stuart Road, Ranfurly

Gone to SEED - Port Chalmers

Port Chalmers School

30 Albertson Ave, Port Chalmers

NextWave Future Leaders

NextWave Future Leaders is a non-for-profit charitable trust dedicated to empowering Aoteaora rangatahi ages 13 - 17 years with inner power, mind power, health power, relationship power, leadership power, business power and so much more!

2026 NextWave Future Leaders Summit: 13th - 17th April 2026 in Christchurch

Get ready for 5 days and 4 nights of pure inspiration and empowerment! This is your chance to level up every part of your life.

Be part of high-energy talks from world-class speakers who know exactly what it takes to succeed in business & leadership !!! 🎤🔥
They’ll be dropping knowledge, tips & wisdom, but in a way that keeps you hooked—no boring lectures here !!! 😎💡
💥Expect hands-on, interactive sessions that bring leadership, business skills & personal growth to life.

Information for Parents

Register Here

Otago Community Trust

What Matters Most to You?

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Otago Community Trust (OCT) would like to warmly invite community members, organisations, and groups across our rohe to share what matters most to them. Your voice will help us refresh our strategy so we can best support Otago communities in the years ahead.

We’re hosting a series of community hui across the region over throughout end of October, November and beginning of December. These will be relaxed, inclusive sessions with a focus on kōrero, kai, and connection and will give you an opportunity to share what’s important in your community, and what role OCT could play.

We are holding two hui in the Dunedin area:

Tuesday 25^th November 6pm – 8pm: Naylor Love Lounge, Edgar Centre
Wednesday 26^th November 5.30pm – 7.30pm: Keith Willis room, Mosgiel Coronation Hall

Light refreshments will be provided. Please click the link below to RSVP for the workshop you wish to attend:

He aha te mea nui? What matters most, Otago? : Otago Community Trust

If you can’t make it to a hui, you can still have your say by completing our short online survey, or by attending an online hui. The online hui are on Mondays 10^th and 17^th November 12pm – 1pm:

Register for the online hui or take the survey (links below).

Whether you’re attending on behalf of an organisation or as an individual, your perspective is important and will help us to support Otago’s future.

Register for In Person MOSGIEL Hui

Register for In Person DUNEDIN Hui

Register for the ONLINE Hui

Take the SURVEY Here

Events Coming Up

Outram Public Library 150 Year Celebration Poster

Saturday 15th November 2025, 2pm

Outram Public Library, 7 Holyhead St, Outram

Celebration of 150 years of the Outram Public Library. A chance to explore the Library before popping across the road to the Presbyterian Church for some family fun:
- craft activities
- Outram-themed quiz
- book-themed wordsearch
- cooking demonstration
- storytime with special guest children's author Rachael McCoubrey
- musical entertainment by Eleventh Hour
- afternoon tea
- Tony’s Mr Whippy ice cream

A real Outram family fun day to celebrate this milestone in our history

Calder Stewart Coastal Classic 2025

Sunday 2nd November 2025

Hosted by the Taieri Mouth Amenities Society, the Calder Stewart Coastal Classic is a multi-discipline event offering something for everyone. Participants can choose from:

59.5 km “Bike House Gravel Bash”
45 km “MTB Skyline Challenge”
45 km E-Bike Skyline Challenge
15 km MTB Experience
21 km “Akatore Challenge Run”
12 km “Craypot Run”
12 km Recreational Walk
5 km Family Beach Walk/Run
5 km Under-14 Beach Run

It’s a great chance to get active, enjoy scenic coastal terrain, and pick an event that fits your pace.

For more details or queries, contact [email protected]

More information here

EquiSouth

1st & 2nd November 2025, 9.30am - 6pm, Taieri A&P Showgrounds, 320 Gordon Rd, Mosgiel

EquiSouth is a two-day event that brings us together to celebrate our love for everything related to horses. Participate in a festival featuring educational sessions, competitions, shopping at stalls, food trucks and so much more!

Equisouth timetable is here: https://www.equisouth.nz/timet....

Delicious food trucks & shopping stalls – check them out here https://www.equisouth.nz/shopping.

Dunedin Fire Brigade Restoration Society
Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust
Rare horse breeds, mammoths, mules & more!
Balloon artist
Face painting
Daily performance by @Taieri Kapa Haka at 2:30pm

Whether you're into animals, shopping, great food, live performances, or just love a vibrant community event—there’s plenty to enjoy for all ages!

Heaps of parking, wide open spaces, and entry is just a gold coin donation!

Rare Horse Society of NZ is coming back to EquiSouth 2025. A great line up of rare & endangered horse breeds.

Equine Enchantment Night Show

Sat 1st November 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Cost: $10 Gate fee, under 12 yrs $5

Performances include; freestyle dressage, liberty, bridleless, jumping, horsemanship, dance and singing

Event details are here

Electric Eel - TRFC

Sat 22nd November, 6pm - 11.55pm, Peter Johnstone Park, Reid Ave, Mosgiel

A night of live music featuring the one and only HOT DOG

Tickets: $25 each, $40 double
* Purchase at Ray White Mosgiel (Mon–Fri)
* Message the Events Page here
* Available from TRFC Committee & Coaches
* Door sales may be available if not sold out

Fundraiser for new equipment for the Junior Eels.

Come support the future stars of TRFC – and have a good time doing it!

Another Dam Ride!

The Scooter Division - Dunedin ride: Mosgiel to Roxburgh Dam and back!!

Sat 25th October 2025, 9am - 5pm, meet at Mosgiel Tavern.

Contains - Vast sections of Gravel
Parts of the route will be on Highway 8
NO back up vehicle
Gas options at Lawrence & Roxburgh (90k max between) 340k round trip.
Probably weather dependent, and will update if required.

NOTE: This is IN ADDITION to our end of month ride.

MONTHLY RIDES & MORE ...
Scooter Division Dunedin's monthly ride usually takes place on the last Sunday of the month.
If you'd like to know when, join the group page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ScooterDivisionDunedin

Circulation Festival

Circulation Festival is one of Aotearoa's best-kept secrets: a music, workshop and circus performance festival just 20 minutes drive from Dunedin at the incredible Whare Flat/ Waiora Scout Camp.

Thurs 13th Nov 2pm - 17th Nov 11pm

Tickets:

$220 for a full festival ticket
$60 for a day pass

Food tickets & accommodation costs are extra.

Each day is bursting with workshops: Live bands & DJ's // Workshops // Fire & Circus Performance.

Join us in a celebration of circus, community and freedom.

Purchase Tickets Here

Free Soft Bait Fishing Clinics

Anglers across Otago are invited to learn how to catch more trout, salmon and perch at free soft bait fishing clinics this November at two free sessions:

Dunedin: 5th November, 6.30pm to 8.30pm, Taieri River (beside the red bridge on Taieri Ferry Road).

Cromwell: 15th November, 10am to 12pm noon, Lake Dunstan, McNulty Inlet.

Fish & Game officer Bruce Quirey said “Soft baits mimic the movement of small fish and insects, and when used correctly, they can produce spectacular results,” Mr Quirey said.

“Participants will learn about lure selection, rig set-ups, casting techniques, and how to retrieve soft baits to trigger strikes.”

The clinics are free to attend, register online via the Fish & Game website. You are welcome to bring their own spin-fishing gear.

Pro-angler Lance Gill, from Okuma, will cover the essentials of soft bait fishing at the Otago Fish & Game clinics in Dunedin and Cromwell this November. Photo: Supplied.

Register Here

Maungatua Presbyterian Church

Maungatua Presbyterian Church Drop in for a cuppa and chat.

Each Friday morning 10 am -11 30am at 10 Holyhead St, Outram.

This is a good opportunity to meet up with new locals or catch up with those you already know.

OUTRAM POOL FUNDRAISER

Friday 7th November
Outram Bowling Club, 8 Skerries Street, Outram
Doors open 6:15. First number called at 7pm

CASH PRIZES
Everyone welcome including children

$20pp - includes a book of 10 games and a superhouse ticket
Bring cash for raffles

Dunedin Santa Parade

Sunday 30th November 2025, 3pm

The Dunedin Santa Parade is the largest FREE community event in Otago, drawing huge crowds and marking the beginning of Christmas. Filled with enchanting and captivating floats, music, marching, community groups, local businesses, sports teams, and of course the man in the red suit himself - Santa!

The parade travels down George Street before ending in the Octagon.

Operatunity - It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Thursday 18th December 2025 11:00am - 12:45pm

Mosgiel Coronation Hall, 97 Gordon Rd, Mosgiel

Tickets: Ph 0508 266 237 or click link here

Light Party

Free event where the whole family can come, as an alternative to Halloween.Hosted by the combined churches of Mosgiel, we have music, food, giveaways, competitions and more, all for free.

FB event here.

Taieri Parents Centre

A Halloween Bumps and Bubs session.

Sun 2nd November, 9.30am - 11.30am, Taieri Parents Centre, 17 Green St, Mosgiel.

A fun casual environment to have a get together.
Feel free to dress yourself and/or bubs up to get into the Halloween mood. The centre will be decked out in Halloween decorations creating great backdrops to photograph your little pumpkin.

Just a $2 donation and no booking required.

Hot drinks and sweet treats provided.
This event is aimed at pre walkers.

For young children to early primary years ... get your costumes out of storage for the Halloween Disco - a family alternative to trick and treating.

We have six 1 hour long sessions to choose from, so book now: https://www.trybooking.com/nz/ZTR

* Tickets are $3 per person (EVERYONE must have a ticket for us to ensure we comply with fire regulations).

* Treat Bags are $6 each.

* Snacks, drinks, glow sticks and balloons will be available to purchase - bring cash.

Friday 31st Oct (4:30-5:30pm)
Saturday 1st Nov (1:30-2:30pm), (3:00-4:00pm) & (4:30-5:30pm)
Sunday 2nd Nov (1:30-2:30pm) & (3:00-4:00pm)

Enquiries: [email protected]

Infant First Aid Training

Sun 23rd November 2025, 10am - 12pm, Taieri Parents Centre, 17 Green St, Mosgiel.

First Aid Training for new parents, family caregivers, grandparents, babysitters and friends.
Cost for the class is $30 per person
Babies are welcome

Designed to instil confidence and empower you to respond calmly and effectively, when it matters most in emergency situations.

You will Learn:-
CPR and Choking, Burns, Head injuries, Anaphylaxis

We also have a class on the same day 1pm - 3pm.

Register Here

Be Heard NZ - Open Garden & Market Day

Sun 9th November 2025, 11am - 3pm, 183 Wairongoa Rd, North Taieri, Mosgiel 9092

Melbourne Cup Day

Tues 4th November 2025, 11am, Wingatui Racecourse.

Experience Grand Casino Melbourne Cup Day in true style – in the Winning Post Lounge! Located in the prime spot on course, right on the Winning Post, this is the ultimate way to soak up the excitement of the day.

Your ticket includes:

* Course entry

* Premium beverage package

* Racebook

* Three-course meal by VAULT 21

* TAB facilities
* Non-stop entertainment all day

* And the party doesn’t stop – it continues in your lounge post last race!

Whether you book a table of 10 with friends or grab a single seat, don't miss your chance to grab a seat.

Tickets are limited, secure yours today

https://wingatui.flicket.co.nz/

Demistifying AI

Facilitated by Aaron Hawkins, Inspiring Communities Director and presented by Joshua Vial and Lani Evans, this session will provide a fast, fun overview of AI for the community sector.

Over an hour we'll walk through:

Demystifying AI - what is it, its capabilities and limitations
The challenges of AI ethics
Frameworks for good governance
Time to answer your burning questions

Register Here

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Join us on Thursday's for Twilight Golf. Running every Thursday all summer long!

All are welcome - no membership required. Tee-off anytime between 4pm - 6pm

Events Research

Calling all Dunedin event and hospitality professionals!

I’m doing research at Otago Polytechnic on how events support our local businesses, and I’d love to include your experiences.
Interviews are quick, relaxed, and can be done in person, online, or over the phone.
Your stories will help highlight the role events play in making Dunedin thrive.

Contact Emilia Here

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Southern Art House Tour – Saturday 1 November 2025

Explore eight unique Dunedin homes showcasing over 50 local artists.

Architecture to Admire, Art to Acquire.

Tickets available now: southernarthousetour.co.nz

View the Art for Sale Here

🎄 Christmas Sock Fundraiser – Buy One, Gift One!
Support Methodist Mission Southern’s work with Youth Transition and Young Mums’ Houses this Christmas by buying socks!

👣 How it works:

Buy a pair for yourself or your whānau
Gift a pair (L size) to a rangatahi or young mum — they’ll be added to Christmas kete delivered on Christmas Eve

🧦 Fun styles and great quality
📍 Available anytime from the Office - 258 Stuart Street, Dunedin.

💌 Contact Julie – 027 267 8140 or [email protected]

Two pairs = twice the cheer!
Your support helps Methodist Mission Southern continue their vital work supporting vulnerable youth and young families this Christmas.

Dunedin Casino Charitable Trust

Mosgiel Taieri Community Board

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