DUNEDIN EVENTS

Otago Farmers Market

Thu, 02/11/2010 | by The Dunedin Difference Team
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A celebration of Otago Regional foods and producers who sell directly to the public in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

The Otago Farmers' Market Trust is a charitable trust which operates the Otago Farmers Market each Saturday morning, with the assistance of staff and volunteers.

Closed Christmas Day and Anzac Day if these are on a Saturday.

Event Details: 

Where: Dunedin Railway Station North
Website: www.otagofarmersmarket.org.nz
Contact: General Manager
Telephone: 021 148 2116
Email: gm@otagofarmersmarket.org.nz
Access: Flat site on two levels (car park and station platform), ramp between levels. Toilets available at south end of station and in station foyer. Parking: Railway Station North carpark, off Anzac Ave. Car parks over the railway lines and over the footbridge. Cadbury employess run a carpark off Anzac Ave and a gold coin is charged for charity.

Start Date: 
Sat, 24/04/2010
Start Time: 
08:30
End Time: 
12:30
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Mid Winter Carnival Lantern Workshops

Thu, 05/27/2010 | by The Dunedin Difference Team
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Light up the longest night with your own lantern and be part of the Carnival Procession. Every year the public are invited to attend lantern making workshops prior to Carnival night. Almost anyone can make a lantern and its heaps of fun. All materials are provided and trained instructors are on hand. This is a great family activity. Children must be accompanied by an adult. It takes roughly two hours to make a lantern.

Creatures of the Sea

Event Details: 

Workshops 1 & 2: South Dunedin
Date: 5-6 June
Venue: Ocean Beach Scout Hall, Victoria Rd, St Kilda
Sessions: 10.00am & 3.00pm
Cost: $5 per lantern

Workshops 3 & 4: Port Chalmers
Date: 12-13 June
Venue: Pioneer Hall, George St Port Chalmers
Sessions: 10.00am & 3.00pm
Cost: $5 per lantern

Workshops 5 & 6: Central City
Date: 19-20 June Venue: St Paul's Cathedral Crypt, The Octagon
Sessions: 10.00am & 3.00pm
Cost: $5 per lantern

Website: www.midwintercarnival.co.nz

Start Date: 
Sat, 12/06/2010
End Date: 
Sun, 20/06/2010
Start Time: 
10:00
End Time: 
00:00
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Arbor Day with Yellow Eyed Penguin Trust

Sat, 06/05/2010 | by The Dunedin Difference Team
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Join the Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust as members and friends continue their plantings of native trees and shrubs on the Okia Reserve. You will be helping create homes and breeding sites for generations of rare Hoiho.

Event Details: 

When: 6 June
Where: Okia Reserve, Otago Peninsula
Contact: yeptrust@gmail.com
Info: www.yellow-eyedpenguin.org.nz

Start Date: 
Sun, 06/06/2010
End Date: 
Sun, 06/06/2010
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Warm Up a Tree

Mon, 06/21/2010 | by The Dunedin Difference Team
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What better way to celebrate the shortest day of the year and raise awareness of biodiversity? Bring your crocheting and knitting and warm up a tree by dressing it for the cold.

Event Details: 

When: 21 June, 2010
Where: The Octagon
Info: www.dunedin.govt.nz/biodiversity

Start Date: 
Mon, 21/06/2010
End Date: 
Mon, 21/06/2010
Start Time: 
09:00
End Time: 
15:00
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Dunedin Midwinter Carnival

Sun, 05/09/2010 | by The Dunedin Difference Team
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On June 26th over 5,000 spectators will swarm Dunedin’s city centre to watch a spectacular Lantern Procession to celebrate the longest night and shortest day.

This year the Lantern Procession, the highlight of the Dunedin Midwinter Carnival, is in its’ 11th year and has a ‘Creatures of the Sea’ theme. Spectators will be enchanted by a glowing stream of over 700 people, 250 hand-made lanterns, 10 giant lanterns, costumed dancers, stilt walkers, musicians, and fire-works.

Event Details: 

When: From 5.30pm, Saturday 26th June 2010.
Where: The Octagon, Dunedin
Website: www.midwintercarnival.co.nz
Email: info@midwintercarnival.co.nz
Phone: +64 3 477 3350

Start Date: 
Sat, 26/06/2010
End Date: 
Sat, 26/06/2010
Start Time: 
19:00
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The New Zealand International Science Festival

Tue, 07/06/2010 | by The Dunedin Difference Team
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The 2010 festival, themed "food for thought" will stimulate your senses, inspiring discussion on the intersection between food and science. From farm to fork, topics such as food production, nutrition and consumption will be on the menu. Be prepared to be challenged.

Two world renowned experts have been confirmed for the 2010 New Zealand International Science Festival.

In keeping with the theme, the visiting experts have expertise associated with environmental issues and health.

Event Details: 

When: 6 – 11 July, 2010
Contact: 0800 724 3378
Info: www.scifest.org.nz

Start Date: 
Tue, 06/07/2010
End Date: 
Sun, 11/07/2010
Start Time: 
08:30
End Time: 
22:00
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Harbour Cone Open Day

Sun, 07/11/2010 | by The Dunedin Difference Team
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Explore the Hereweka Harbour Cone property and learn how it contributes to the Otago Peninsula now and in the future.

Event Details: 

When: 12 July
Info: www.dunedin.govt.nz/biodiversity

Start Date: 
Mon, 12/07/2010
Start Time: 
09:00
End Time: 
17:00
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Jaffa Race

Fri, 07/16/2010 | by The Dunedin Difference Team
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Roll up for the big roll down! The iconic event of the Dunedin Cadbury Chocolate Carnival is back! Watch 30,000 Cadbury Giant Jaffas scramble down Baldwin Street, the steepest street in the world. Stare in awe as they come bouncing toward you, hurtling on their exhilarating high-speed journey.

Event Details: 

When: Friday 16th July, 2010

Start Date: 
Fri, 16/07/2010
End Date: 
Fri, 16/07/2010
Start Time: 
12:00
End Time: 
13:00
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Larnach Castle Winter Ball

Thu, 07/15/2010 | by The Dunedin Difference Team
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For more than two decades guests have been attending the fabulous Winter Ball at Larnach Castle. It is a wonderful event - soak up the historic atmosphere with everyone in Victorian period evening attire dancing the night away.

Event Details: 

When: Friday 16th July, 2010
Where: Larnach Castle
Price: $80 per person
Website: www.larnachcastle.co.nz
Telephone: 03 476 1616
Email: larnach@larnachcastle.co.nz

Start Date: 
Fri, 16/07/2010
End Date: 
Fri, 16/07/2010
Start Time: 
19:30
End Time: 
00:00
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Dunkleys Great NZ Craft Show

Sat, 09/18/2010 | by The Dunedin Difference Team
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For those who make crafts and those who just love to buy them - Dunkley's Great New Zealand Craft Shows are New Zealand's most popular and exciting craft events. 2010 will be Dunkleys' 28th year of organising New Zealand's largest and most popular craft shows. To date we have held over 365 shows, and attracted more than 3.9 million visitors.

Craft sales are in excess of $97 million. Shows are held at locations throughout the country from Whangarei to Invercargill, giving craft-lovers everywhere the chance to meet directly with our nation's most talented craftspeople.

Event Details: 

When: 10.00am - 5.00pm, 18th September 2010
Cost: $9.00 Adult
Phone: (03) 348 0572
email: shows@dunkleys.co.nz
Website: www.craftshows.co.nz
Where: Edgar Centre

Start Date: 
Sat, 18/09/2010
End Date: 
Sat, 18/09/2010
Start Time: 
10:00
End Time: 
17:00
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