February 2010

Forest Fire-fighters Dig In For Weekend (26 Feb 2010)

Shovels and picks and monsoon buckets will be the weapons of choice for Dunedin fire-fighters as they continue to battle the big blaze at the city's backdoor this week-end.
Ground crews hit forest fire hard (26 Feb 2010)

Sixty rural fire-fighters and heavy earthmoving machinery are now working in conjunction with the ten helicopters to bring the 820 hectare fire under control.
Rural Fire Teams Continue To Battle Forest Fire (24 Feb 2010)

Dunedin City Council and Wenita Rural Fire teams continue to fight an extensive forest fire over 700 hectares of timber and cut-over in Wenita's Mount Allan Forest, 20 kilometres north west of Dunedin.
Putting A Smile Into Harbour's Head (24 Feb 2010)

Plans for the next Dunedin City Council Art in Public Places commission have been released, and harbourside visitors will soon have something to smile about.
Rural Fire teams still fighting fire (24 Feb 2010)

The DCC's and Wenita's Rural Fire teams are fighting an extensive forest fire over 400 hectares of timber and cut-over in Wenita's Mount Allan Forest, 20 kilometres north west of Dunedin.
Wind Fans Forest Fire - Traps Tourist Train (23 Feb 2010)

Helicopters are battling westerly winds to fight a 30 hectare forest fire near Hindon.
Chinese New Year Celebrations Roaring! (22 Feb 2010)

Dunedin's first two-week long Chinese New Year festival, welcoming the Year of the Tiger with a roar, is halfway through and proving very popular!
City Council Seeks Views on Spaces For Young People (19 Feb 2010)

An innovative consultation project was launched this week seeking public feedback regarding the needs of young people in Dunedin.
Dunedin Preparing for Invasion (19 Feb 2010)

Dunedin is bracing itself for a gathering of the tartans as pipe bands from all over the South Island descend on the city this weekend, 20-21 February, for their annual Octagonal Day competitions.
Global Expert - find and fund offer (16 Feb 2010)

World's best and brightest available to Otago businesses.
Roles of Carisbrook Stadium Charitable Trust and Dunedin Venues Management Ltd Clarified (12 Feb 2010)

Following the annual revision of the service level agreement between the Dunedin City Council and the Carisbrook Stadium Charitable Trust (CSCT), a further definition of the roles has evolved.
Barking Mad Bargains in the Latest Library Book-Sale (11 Feb 2010)

Dunedin City Library is holding a mammoth book-sale this year, with more great bargains to be had!
Lions Roar and Dragons Dance (05 Feb 2010)

With Chinese New Year fast approaching, a variety of fearsome animals are nearing the end of their hibernation.

Last reviewed: 04 Feb 2010 3:28pm