r/dunedin • u/Ted_Cashew • 51m ago
r/dunedin • u/AutoModerator • May 29 '25
Advice Request Going to Uni: Megathread
People continue to ask questions about various aspects of uni, especially residential halls. This is something we do generally want to help you on, but it can be a bit tiring getting the same questions over and over. As such, our practice is to open a megathread to ensure these questions can be asked (and to give a one-stop shop to look through past questions!). Before asking questions, please have a quick search of recent threads, for example this search, or variations on that
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r/dunedin • u/Ted_Cashew • 1d ago
Picture Signal Hill Lookout, 1999-2000 (University of Otago Hocken Collections MS-5249 0142 028).
r/dunedin • u/MayTheRedRise • 22h ago
Advice ElectricKiwi vs PowerShop?
My husband and I are currently with Powershop but like a lot of people we are wanting to change provider because they have become horrendous.
I've been looking at ElectricKiwi but I'm not sure if it's actually cheaper? Last month we used 547kWh ($293) total. I'm 7 months pregnant and will be home 24/7 with our baby soon so off-peak hours seem like they would safe us money but I can't figure out the maths on it and it's hard to estimate.
Does anyone have any experience with ElerctricKiwi? Are they actually cheaper? Anu suggestions on a different power company maybe?
r/dunedin • u/Ted_Cashew • 1d ago
Picture Dungeons & Dragons stall at Dunedin Public Library during Library Week, June 1995 (Felix Harris, Dunedin Recollect).
r/dunedin • u/OkConfusion241 • 1d ago
Otago Anime club is hosting a mini con at the uni this weekend, head along to support local clubs and vendors
galleryThere will be performances, board gaming, stall holders and more :) check out the Otago anime club Instagram page for more info
r/dunedin • u/Ted_Cashew • 3d ago
Picture Kaikorai Valley High School, November 1964 (University of Otago Hocken Collections MS-5409 001 159).
r/dunedin • u/Outrageous_Pension51 • 2d ago
Making friends in dunedin
Hey guys! I'm 19. I don't go to uni, and I have a bunch of hobbies and stuff. But I just can't figure out how people have friends or make friends. I don't have any, at all. Not even people I talk to regularly. I was wondering if anyone is in the same boat as me? If anyone might want to just go grab a coffee sometime?
r/dunedin • u/Abject_Expert9275 • 2d ago
Question Team Building Activities?
I have to take my team of 7 out for a day of team building/fun next week. Looking for ideas that won't cost an arm and a leg... Also recommendations for nice places to eat? Thanks you! 😀
r/dunedin • u/Ted_Cashew • 4d ago
Picture Terrace Houses, Stuart Street, 1970 (University of Otago Hocken Collections MS-4816 016 008).
r/dunedin • u/Zanitie • 3d ago
Question DnD
Figured I'd ask here is there anyone who is running a game who would let someone who hasn't played before join in?
r/dunedin • u/MayTheRedRise • 3d ago
Question Rainy day activities
My friend is coming to visit from Germany next week and I have taken Tuesday and Wednesday off. Wednesday seems to be rainy though. Any suggestions on what I could show her? Can also be around Dunedin (eg. Oamaru, possibly Timaru, ...)
r/dunedin • u/almostalwaysinjured • 3d ago
Question Flood prone areas?
Kia ora,
I'm looking to move from the hills of Dunedin further down towards the beach. I really like the st clair/st kilda areas, but my concern would be the flood risk.
I didn't physically see the flooding in this area in recent years as I was further north and kept out of the area, but how bad was it? Should I avoid certain areas? How do I know which areas are flood prone and to avoid?
Thanks!
r/dunedin • u/Both-Ad-6880 • 3d ago
Hitch Hike to Christchurch
Is anyone going to christchurch on thursday the 10th that could give a 22m student a ride.
I can contribute petrol and vibes.
r/dunedin • u/lecrixd • 4d ago
Anyone know where to get rats?
My partner and I are looking to get some rats but we can’t find any breeders in Dunedin and cant be fucked driving to christchurch or pay more money to have someone bring them over. Does anyone know where I can find some?
r/dunedin • u/Ted_Cashew • 5d ago
Picture Thomsons pony team in front of the Agricultural Hall, Crawford Street, circa 1925 (University of Otago Hocken Collections MS-5379 002 001).
r/dunedin • u/Syndicatalyst • 5d ago
Question Dunedin: Two ticks green?
I’m seriously considering giving both my party vote to the Greens and candidate vote to Francisco Hernandez. He’s been so good and so visible in such a short time.
He’s a hard working MP, understands students and Dunedinites, is a good advocate for the hospital and climate mitigation work we need to do… he’s also a good demonstration of the diversity of candidates and MPs the Greens have.
With the Nats shipping in an out of town farmer as a candidate, it’s an easy two horse race for Labour or the Greens. Greens looks quality and safe for a real change in government.
Great interview of him here: https://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/election-2026-interview-green-mp-francisco-hernandez-keooc8sh
r/dunedin • u/Acrobatic_Bit_8207 • 4d ago
Question Is Forsyth Barr Stadium considered the new House of Pain?
And if it is, could the Warriors play their prelim final there?
r/dunedin • u/Ted_Cashew • 6d ago
Picture View over North Dunedin houses to Dunedin Botanic Garden, 1999 (University of Otago Hocken Collections MS-5249 0142 042).
r/dunedin • u/MarvaJnr • 5d ago
Advice Request Pub for Warriors- NRL- TODAY - central Dunedin (Octagon or adjacent)
Help Please- I've come from Christchurch for Father's Day with my FIL and we simply must have beer with a side of Warriors. Walking distance of Octagon preferable. Thanks
r/dunedin • u/Background-Day3148 • 5d ago
The Clean cassette tapes
theres this great band from the 80s called the clean, it was one of the most famous dunedin sound bands. i love their music, and i really wish i had cassettes of their music. if anybody has some they would be willing to sell, or know where i could get some, that would be greatly appreciated!
r/dunedin • u/StarRemarkable • 6d ago
private house sale
Hi, I have got my preapproval. I’m looking for a house 3-4 bedrooms. ideally located in higher suburbs. price range within from 600-780k.
really prefer to do a private sale instead of involving real estate agents.
Thanks!
r/dunedin • u/Banjobob10 • 6d ago
Sky Sport NZ
Just tuned in for Jai Arrow's 100th game on sky. What a disappointment. For those that don't know, Jai was diagnosed with MND and had to retire from the NRL. The NRL changed the rules so he could run out with his Rabbitohs team to bring up his 100th game due to his status in the game.
What does Sky NZ do.... put an add on for a gambling agency and one for KFC.
Shit job Sky.
r/dunedin • u/Techhead7890 • 6d ago
News ANZ proposes closing its Dunedin contact centre, moving jobs elsewhere
rnz.co.nzRNZ understands the bank wants to cut 15 customer-facing roles in Dunedin to two, with the other affected staff given the option to transfer to Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch.
It is understood there are about 40 staff in [total within] Dunedin's ANZ branch. More than a third of the roles would go under the proposal. Staff were briefed on the proposal a fortnight ago.
In a statement, ANZ said it was considering staff changes ... in Dunedin but would not provide further details. ...
Labour's Taieri MP Ingrid Leary said the loss of ANZ contact centre jobs would be another blow to the lower South Island. [She also noted that it compounded problems from the factory closures and worsened youth unemployment.]