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1098 days ago

New future looms for a former asylum and its 'enchanted forest'

Nicole Reporter from Dunedin News

At the time it was the country’s worst fire, claiming the lives of 37 women locked in a psychiatric hospital.

Now all that remains of the former Seacliff Lunatic Asylum, about 30km north of Dunedin, are some stone remnants and a few smaller buildings in private ownership.

The Robert … View more
At the time it was the country’s worst fire, claiming the lives of 37 women locked in a psychiatric hospital.

Now all that remains of the former Seacliff Lunatic Asylum, about 30km north of Dunedin, are some stone remnants and a few smaller buildings in private ownership.

The Robert Lawson-designed building was the largest commissioned in the country when it opened in 1884, but was plagued by issues, including landslips, before the fatal fire on December 8, 1942.

A resulting inquiry determined the asylum, which later housed noted author Janet Frame, was well past its use by date, but it would remain open until 1973.

Part of that site now forms the Truby King Reserve, a recreation area of about 16 hectares.

The Dunedin City Council, which was given power over the land from the Department of Conservation in 1991, will discuss a management plan for the reserve on Tuesday.

An extensive report on the reserve noted the importance of the asylum’s history, which represented “the evolution of mental health care in New Zealand”.

Changing norms and methods of treatment coupled with the instability of the land under the institution led to its eventual closure, the report notes.

The site was named after Plunket pioneer Sir Frederic Truby King, with his recommendations including patients growing their own food grown in the substantial gardens.

The reserve’s “enchanted forest” has hundreds of specimen trees planted by King, a botany enthusiast.

The report noted many of the trees were unsafe, and an audit was required.

The reserve, which has stone remnants of the former asylum, also includes an historic cricket ground, tennis court and community orchard.

The council was advised to approve the new management plan, which will include a new car park, picnic and barbecue area, and new signage tracing the footprint of the historic building.

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1098 days ago

Otago, meet your 2022 Kiwibank Local Hero Medallists

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

From making fashion more accessible to those with disabilities to supporting youth mental health, you may recognise one of these champions going above and beyond to make your neighbourhood a better place.

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1098 days ago

someone to weed

Munira from Dunedin Central

Hi Lovely neighbours

Just checking whether there is anybody who would be keen for some weeding at $20.00 per hour thanks

Negotiable

1098 days ago

Independence + support = balance

Frances Hodgkins Retirement Village

We all value our independence, however over time our needs can change. Assisted-living apartments balance an independence lifestyle in a stylish apartment alongside support that makes life easier. Housekeeping, a chef-prepared meal, activities and outings, it’s the perfect balance.

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1099 days ago

Struggling to hire for next quarter?

Competenz

We recruit apprentices for employers and have candidates ready to go.
Check out some of our current candidates:

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1099 days ago

Do I need a new executor?​

Public Trust

Great question. Your executor oversees your will when you pass away, so it’s an important job. If things have changed for you or your executor since the days of cassette tapes and telethons, it might be time to appoint a new one. ​

You can choose a new executor when you … View more
Great question. Your executor oversees your will when you pass away, so it’s an important job. If things have changed for you or your executor since the days of cassette tapes and telethons, it might be time to appoint a new one. ​

You can choose a new executor when you update your will – you can even appoint Public Trust, which gives you the reassurance of an executor who is impartial, always available and has the right expertise. ​
Read on to find out more.

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1101 days ago

Make a kid’s Christmas

Variety – the Children’s Charity

In neighbourhoods across New Zealand, kids are looking forward to a Christmas that may not happen. Forced to choose between food or bills, hard-working parents like Melody worry whether they’ll be able to provide even the simplest Christmas meal for their children.

“I’ll only eat dinner … View more
In neighbourhoods across New Zealand, kids are looking forward to a Christmas that may not happen. Forced to choose between food or bills, hard-working parents like Melody worry whether they’ll be able to provide even the simplest Christmas meal for their children.

“I’ll only eat dinner 2-3 times a week so that the children have enough food. This is very stressful… a lot of crying and minimal sleep.” 

Food insecurity is the everyday reality for 98.8% of the families Variety helps.

Please donate today to provide grocery support for families like Melody’s this Christmas.
Donate now

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1101 days ago

Public Trust is seeking the following people:

Public Trust

The following are individuals, beneficiaries, and executors of estates we have managed under the Public Trust Act 2001. We’re asking these people to please contact Public Trust at contactus@publictrust.co.nz

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1101 days ago
1102 days ago

Xmas Merriment

The Team from Red Cross Shop Dunedin

Try creating an avante garde, vintage or upcycled garment to shine this Xmas!

1119 days ago

National average house asking price just under $1m

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Otago News

The average asking price for a house for sale in October was a little shy of $1 million at $993,135, Realestate.co.nz says.

Ten regions hit a 14-year record-high average asking price.

The figures are based on listings on Realestate.co.nz which had its second-largest month of the year with 1.35 … View more
The average asking price for a house for sale in October was a little shy of $1 million at $993,135, Realestate.co.nz says.

Ten regions hit a 14-year record-high average asking price.

The figures are based on listings on Realestate.co.nz which had its second-largest month of the year with 1.35 million visitors to the site.

Central Otago Lakes district had the biggest increase in asking price, up 41.9 per cent from October 2020 to reach $1,423,038. Read more here.

1102 days ago

'Six60, I'm sorry...'

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Find out why Hamish McNeilly's five-year grudge against beloved Kiwi band Six60 is finally over in this week's edition of The Mish on Substack

He also writes about an aggressive falcon and the curious case of the disappearing egg. If you'd like to receive The Mish in your inbox … View more
Find out why Hamish McNeilly's five-year grudge against beloved Kiwi band Six60 is finally over in this week's edition of The Mish on Substack

He also writes about an aggressive falcon and the curious case of the disappearing egg. If you'd like to receive The Mish in your inbox each week (it's free!), take a look and sign up here

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1102 days ago

'Six60, I'm sorry...'

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Find out why Hamish McNeilly's five-year grudge against beloved Kiwi band Six60 is finally over in this week's edition of The Mish on Substack

He also writes about an aggressive falcon and the curious case of the disappearing egg. If you'd like to receive The Mish in your inbox … View more
Find out why Hamish McNeilly's five-year grudge against beloved Kiwi band Six60 is finally over in this week's edition of The Mish on Substack

He also writes about an aggressive falcon and the curious case of the disappearing egg. If you'd like to receive The Mish in your inbox each week (it's free!), take a look and sign up here

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1102 days ago

Considering retiring or downsizing? Why you need to get your will sorted now.

Public Trust

"These life changes can have a big impact on your assets, your savings, and your personal belongings, which is why it's important to create or update your will." Bronwyn Cameron Principal Trustee in Christchurch had a chat with Stuff.co.nz recently about why it’s essential to … View more"These life changes can have a big impact on your assets, your savings, and your personal belongings, which is why it's important to create or update your will." Bronwyn Cameron Principal Trustee in Christchurch had a chat with Stuff.co.nz recently about why it’s essential to create a will when you're planning to retire or downsize. Check out the article in the link below.

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1103 days ago

Vaccination Passes are available now

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kiwis are now able to download their Covid vaccination certificate, called 'My Vaccine Pass'.

Anyone who is fully vaccinated can request a pass by visiting mycovidrecord.nz or by calling 0800 222 478. The vaccine pass can be downloaded as an image on your phone, added to Apple Wallet … View more
Kiwis are now able to download their Covid vaccination certificate, called 'My Vaccine Pass'.

Anyone who is fully vaccinated can request a pass by visiting mycovidrecord.nz or by calling 0800 222 478. The vaccine pass can be downloaded as an image on your phone, added to Apple Wallet or Google Pay, or printed out as a hard copy.

Covid-19 Minister Chris Hipkins has asked people to be patient and request their passes over the next few days, as the website has already seen an overwhelming demand since it was launched this morning.

Passes will not be required to access essential businesses such as schools, supermarkets, or pharmacies, but more details on how they will be implemented are expected to be outlined in the press conference at 1pm today.

What you need to know:

• You can request a vaccine pass at mycovidrecord.nz or by calling 0800 222 478.
• If you don't receive an email with your pass within 24 hours, email the My Covid Record team on help@mycovidrecord.min.health.nz or call 0800 222 478. Check your spam folder first.
• The pass will be required later this year to enter some businesses and venues.
• There are separate passes you can request for domestic use and international travel.

Read more here.

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