whiria te taura tangata connecting our community valley VOICE
LOCAL ZERO-WASTE INITIATIVES INSPIRING SUSTAINABILITY MINDSET
Recycling is all the rage! There's been considerable chatter around the new DCC kerbside collection scheme, especially so at the Valley Project's recent Waste Diversion Day. The event served as a pop-up recycling and resource recovery point, welcoming unwanted batteries, electronics, paint and metal scrap for accessible and responsible recycling. The city has improved its waste minimisation strategy with the addition of food scrap and garden waste collection, but the community continues desiring and questing after more local waste management solutions beyond the city's now four-bin system. Attendees of Waste Diversion Day were (continued on page #10...)
ARE ASKING FOR YOUR HELP TO STRENGTHEN THE VALLEY PROJECT'S IMPORTANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MAHI!
Your support, however modest or grand, will assist us in our continual efforts towards a thriving community, thriving environment, and thriving organisation.
Sustaining the production of this Valley Voice publication is one of our key objectives. This costs over $3k for printing alone, with additional expenses on top.
Thank you now and forever for your kindness! givealittle.co.nz/org/northeastvalley
Valley Project staff and volunteers at Waste Diversion Day, May 2024.
WHAT'S YOUR WINTER READ?
Now is a great time to cozy up with an engrossing book. You'll enjoy it even more knowing that reading has the power to inspire entire communities! Stories bridge ages, cultures, distances, and backgrounds. They develop a web of empathy and understanding within societies. They offer opportunities for social occasion (book clubs and themed parties) and social change (rallies). Reading is, in fact, all about human connection!
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2024 VALLEY VOICE SCHEDULE AVAILABLE NOW AT RECEPTION 2024 ISSUE: CONTENT DUE: DISTRIBUTION
VALLEY PROJECT COMMUNITY ROOMS FOR HIRE
FRED HOLLOWS COMMUNITY ROOM has a max capacity of 30 and is equipped with a kitchenette (microwave, sink, jug, dishes/cutlery, serving wares, fridge, etc.) tables & chairs, whiteboard, TV, and more.
TE P Ū TAKE ROOM is suitable for small meetings of up to 10 people. Available all hours over weekends and after 3:30pm on weekdays. The room is equipped with a kitchenette, heat pump, and TV w/ HDMI. CLINIC/QUIET ROOM is ideal for the provision of health and social services, or other one-on-one sessions.
Check the bookings calendar on our website for availability (www.northeastvalley.org/services/community-room-bookings), then book by emailing reception@northeastvalley.org
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A QUICK NOTE FROM OUR MANAGER
Mānawatia a Matariki ki a koutou katoa/Happy Matariki, everyone! The Matariki star within the cluster of nine stars signifies reflection, hope, our connection to the environment, and the gathering of people. It is also connected to the health and wellbeing of people. Here at The Valley Project we have been working on a new strategic plan, reflecting on what growth has happened previously and what we hope for the future. It's still in the draft phase but watch for updates. Staff are also planning for a Winter Warmer event on the 20th July to support winter health and wellbeing with kai, winter clothing exchange, and space for conversations. I hope to see you there! We also have a community dinner in the planning stages for mid-August—another chance for gathering this winter. Enjoy Matariki! There are plenty of occasions for celebration and gathering. Kā mihi mahana, nā, Jen -- Jen Rodgers | vpmanager@northeastvalley.org
Come along to the completely FREE Winter Warmer Market and community soup lunch! Valley Project and Valley Baptist Community Centre have teamed up to warm your bellies with hearty homemade soups and bread.
Along with a good feed, find yourself some extra layers in the pre-loved winter clothing rummage! Be sure to bring along your reusable bags. The Valley Project will be accepting donations of clean, tidy, winter-appropriate apparel starting the week of July 15th. We hope to receive a good mix of men's, women's, and kids' clothing, as well as bedding, curtains, and winter accessories.
Join Fiona from Stitch Kitchen at the mending table and learn how to darn your holy knitware. The Dunedin Curtain Bank, Dunedin Bedding Bank, and an Energymate Coach will be on hand as well to further assist your winter survival!
Valley Baptist Community Centre, 270 North Road, NEV Saturday, 20 July, 11am - 2pm
VALLEY TALENT ANNA LAURENCE
Kia Ora! My name is Anna Laurence (you may know me as Anna Feillet). I am a 17-year-old singer-songwriter and musician from North East Valley. I attend Otago Girls' High School, and for as long as I can remember, music has been my passion.
Since my days at Ōpoho School, music has been a huge part of my life thanks to the support of my music teacher, Anna Bowen. Her positivity and upbeat teaching style made me look forward to every Friday music class.
At DNI, I joined a songwriting class at lunchtime. My teacher, Adele Voice, guided me through the beginning of my musical journey, and helped me craft my songwriting.
I was first inspired to write a song when a six-year-old girl I know was diagnosed with cancer and wrote a song for her as a wellness taonga, to show her my love. She loved the song and listened to it often with her family. It made me feel so happy, and I felt like my music could have a strong impact on people.
A few months later, I entered a songwriting competition called the 'Hook, Line, and Sing-A-Long'. I was fortunate enough to win first place at just 13 years old! That same year, I entered the 'Uke-Can-Do-It' competition, and achieved first place as well. Since then, my songwriting, singing, and musicianship has grown and developed in many ways.
I use Logic Pro to record, mix, and produce all of my songs, drawing inspiration from nature, people around me, and my own emotions. My music is somewhere between soft folk and indie; similar to Billie Marten's style.
Last year I had the opportunity to tour with Sonia Wilson and Nigel Gavin around the South Island. Touring with such talented artists helped me grow as a performer and reach new audiences.
In January I released my debut single, "Lavender Moon", which featured two songs: "The Swing of Things", and "Hermosa Mariposa", a song with a Spanish title, blending English and Italian lyrics. My latest single, "Missing Teeth", was released May 18th. It’s a personal reflection on missing my younger self. My album cover photo was taken at Chingford Park this autumn! I love living in North East Valley; the beautiful landscapes are often recurring themes in my songs, and I love the sounds of the Tui I hear in the mornings. My goal for this year is to write and release my first EP, to work alongside local musicians, and to play at gigs around the Valley. You can also spot me occasionally busking at the New World Gardens!
Find me on Instagram and Facebook: @anna_feillet project@northeastvalley.org www.northeastvalley.org facebook.com/valleyproject @valleyproject (03) 473 8614
P.O. Box 8118, Dunedin 9041 262 North Road,
The North East Valley Community Development Project (The Valley Project) is a registered charitable organisation that builds community connections and promotes the wellbeing of local families and whanau. If you like what we do, you can donate at:
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The opinions expressed in articles are the author's own and are not necessarily shared by the editor or Valley Project team. Submitted articles may be edited at the editor's discretion.
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WINTER WORK IN THE GARDEN
It was good to see some frost again to sweeten this year's successful yam crop. It is a really easy to grow vegetable that, once established, will return each year in some way! There are not a lot of crops that we can plant at this time, apart from broad beans. We are hoping for a better yield than the dismal one we had last year! Winter crops like celery, silverbeet, kale, spinach and the brassicas are doing well, but the planting season is over and we are spending most of our time tidying.
We have a huge problem with cooch, grass, and buttercup weeds so we have been weeding the paths between the raised beds, lining them thickly with cardboard and then topping with fabulous wood mulch from the NEV Shed Society. It makes it so much safer and easier to walk around on, and will help stop the spread of these annoying weeds into our raised beds. The front garden is full of cooch and we're probably going to have to empty the whole thing and start again. It spread from the area we've now planted with apple trees, so that's the next bit to chop, cover and mulch.
As cold as it can be at some working bees, it is always made warmer by the camaraderie and promise of new growth in the spring. Happy winter tidying, people! -- Lynn Vare
CALLING ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES AND ECO-WARRIORS
Would you like to actively participate in protecting the native biodiversity in North East Valley? Open Valley Urban Ecosanctuary (Open VUE) is looking for a few new volunteers to join our enthusiastic and friendly Advisory Group.
The Advisory Group was created to provide environmental advice and help facilitate projects and programs throughout the North East Valley community. The people who volunteer for this group have a diverse range of skills and experience and want to make a positive difference in our community, both now and for future generations.
2024 BIRD COUNT IS TAKING OFF!
It is an ongoing commitment of attending a meeting on the first Wednesday evening of alternating months and maintaining open communication throughout the year. You will also be given opportunities to collaborate on various grant projects as they arise.
If this is something you might be interested in, please submit a short letter and/or CV outlining relevant experience and why you would like to be a volunteer in the Open VUE Advisory Group. Email submissions to OpenVue@northeastvalley.org or drop into the Valley Project reception at 262 North Road, N.E.V.
Take part in the New Zealand Garden Bird Survey from 29 June – 7 July, 2024! This annual survey has been proudly led by Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research since 2007. It is the only one of its kind that informs policy makers, scientists, bird enthusiasts and other organisations nationwide. The survey acts as a backyard barometer for our nation’s garden birds and is an early warning system to highlight any health issues, as well as evidence that our birds are thriving.
Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research monitors changes in bird populations over time by comprehensively analysing bird counts gathered by New Zealanders, which are then collated into meaningful metrics. Over 44,000 surveys of gardens and parks have been undertaken by individuals, schools, and community groups since the inception of this program.
Visit www.gardenbirdsurvey.nz for more information and to download your tally sheet for the survey. If you do not have online access but would still like to participate, stop by the Valley Project office for a copy of the tally sheet.
TEN-YEAR REFLECTION ON CREATIVE COOPERATION
In the book flows like water, you will find a deep account of the kinds of discoveries one can make by bringing together artistic and scientific method in such a way that each approach speaks equally. This lavishly illustrated anthology is an account of projects that Pam McKinlay has made, curated, or been involved in, or all three. flows like water is a celebration of the art practice of McKinlay; weaver, sculptor, photographer and curator. The book shines a light on the past decade of her career as an artist first taking part in the Art+Science Project in 2015, through to her leadership of the Project from 2018 to 2024.
Pam McKinlay (Tangata Tiriti) has a background in applied science and history of art. As an artist she works in collaboration with other artists locally and nationally, in community outreach and education projects around the themes of climate change, sustainability and biodiversity. She is the convenor and curator of the Art+Science Project based in Ōtepoti Dunedin. McKinlay has exhibited regularly in the Art+Science Project and touring exhibitions, as well as NZ (Int.) Science Festival and NZ Festival of Nature. She has twice been a finalist in the NZ Textile Arts Awards in 2023 and 2024. Her writing has appeared in Scope: Contemporary Research Topics (Art&Design), Junctures: The Journal for Thematic Dialogue , Down in Edin, and she has a chapter in press in Craft the Hand of the Creator, Celebration and Revival (Springer).
Limited hardback editions available from 23 July, 2024. This book is wholly created, printed and handbound in Ōtepoti. pamphlaterrepress@gmail.com | 027 473 9127 | https://sites.google.com/view/pamphlaterre-publications
ART AND SCIENCE EXPLORE MEMORY AND MIND
The Art+Science Project is an annual collaboration between artists in Dunedin and research scientists from the University of Otago. The tenth Art+Science Project takes "memory and mind" as its broad focus. Researchers from the following areas were involved in 2024: Te Ao Māori, Zoology, Botany, Geology, Anthropology, Psychology, Socio-biology, and Neuroscience. What can we learn from other beings who have different sensory apparatus and perception of the world, such as bees and whales? How do plants communicate with each other across time? Why are we transported by sensory associations from our memories - the resonance of a karanga or a sonata, the smell of rain on hot earth? Where and how is experience stored, and how do we carry memory, so fleeting and lasting? Against this backdrop the students and scientists together explored the world at the intersection between humans and the much bigger, rest of the world.
The Project concludes with an exhibition and public programme where the community is invited to view the artworks which have emerged from the project, to take part in handson art-making activities, and to contribute towards co-created community artworks. The exhibition is curated by Pam McKinlay and Katharine Allard of the Art+Science Project team.
Thursday, 18 July: City of Literature Dunedin Book Launch - flows like water by Pam McKinlay (Community Gallery), (RSVP) 5:30–7pm
Saturday, 20 July: What is Art Science - panel discussion (Community Gallery), 1–3pm
Daily, 9 - 10 July: BEE Creative Workshops
Info & bookings: www.op.ac.nz/about/events/memory-and-mind-art-science-project-2024/ | pam.mckinlay@op.ac.nz
NAPHTALI MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: SUSTAINABILITY,
RECYCLING & REUSING
TODD WHITE really loves fixing and inventing things. Recycling and reusing is very important to Todd who loves nothing more than saving something from the landfill and putting it to creative use. While at Naphtali (Pact day service for adults with disabilities), Todd spends his time fixing bikes, servicing sewing machines and practicing soldering. With all the bikes fixed and sewing machines serviced, Todd was running out of things to do. Enter Andy Armstrong, Sustainability Carpenter for Cook Brothers Construction.
Todd and Andy are a natural fit and recently Todd went on a community outing with Naphtali staff to “The Yard" where the Cook Brothers dispatch building materials that can be reused by people in the community. Todd met with Andy Armstrong and learnt about what it means to be a 'Sustainability Builder' for Cook Bros., and he got a tour of The Yard, too. Todd got really excited about the possibilities and said, “I hate when things get wasted that we can reuse or recycle!“ Andy gave Todd a broken drop saw to take apart, from which to salvage reusable parts for the tools around The Yard.
Since February, every Wednesday afternoon you will find TAYLA SLOOT at Yours Café where she works with a great bunch of people who have welcomed Tayla into their inclusive and creative café. Tayla’s creative side emerged when she decided to use her colouring skills to decorate paper bags that are used to put freshly baked sourdough bread into for customers.
Yours café is located in Moray Place and makes amazing coffee and home baked goodies.
LUCKY PEARLS
Sharing With Children: The Classic Parents' and Teachers' Nature Awareness Guidebook by Joseph Cornell
"Take your children to a secluded, secret spot. After blind-folding them, arrange them in a line, caterpillar fashion, with each child placing his hands on the shoulder of the child ahead. Tell them that as you lead them along they are to listen to, smell, and feel their surroundings as completely as they can. Make frequent stops along the way at points of interest, such as unusual trees and rocks, or to smell a fragrant flower or bush. The more variety there is along the route, the better. To add variety, walk on and off trails, follow a dry stream bed, or go in and out of sunny forest clearings. When you have gone as far as you think is appropriate, remove the blindfolds. The children must now try to find their way back along the route to the starting point. Sometimes, before they start back I'll ask them to draw a picture or a map of what they think the course and the areas we passed through look like. This helps them to translate into pictures the sounds, smells, and touches they've experienced. The sound of ducks might indicate a pond or marsh; fragrance would mean flowers. As much as possible, allow the children to find the way back on their own."
Find yourself a good read: lilliput-libraries.netlify.app/
PORT CHALMERS LIBRARY & DCC SERVICE CENTRE
Kids Get Well Bags
If your child is home sick, we can help keep them entertained with a free Get Well Bag that can include books or graphic novels, DVD's, and talking books. To request a bag, you can fill out the form on the library website, or call us on 03 472 7583.
DCC Rubbish Bags
These are no longer sold as of June 30th.
Kids Book Club
The first Monday of the month, 3:15 – 4:30pm: 1st July. New books available:
The Other Side: A Journey into Women, Art and the Spirit World – by Jennifer Higgie Braiding Sweetgrass – by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Waypoints: My Scottish Journey – by Sam Heughan
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art, craft & music
ART CLASSES
For all levels. Casual attendance welcome, tutor Rose Shepard, community rooms, 10am–noon, Thur. � 027 406 4154 467 9993
Shepard@thistle.net.nz
ART CLASSES
Continuous class, newcomers welcome, 1–3pm, Wed, community rooms; 1–3pm, Thurs, St Peter’s Church Hall, Caversham; 7–9pm, Thurs, Logan Park High School, $15 per session. Friederike 482 2025
ART FIBRE DUNEDIN
Bring lunch and required supplies, 10am–2pm, second Sunday of each month, community rooms. � Megan 027 245 8605 ���� artfibredunedin.blogspot.com
CELLO LESSONS
All welcome. What works for you is best! Some instrument hire options available. NEV based. 4 years cello teaching experience & a performance degree. Also open to performance opportunities. � Ellen 027 430 7739
ellen.walters@gmail.com
DIAL-A-PIPER
Available for any functions including birthdays, weddings, funerals, Haggis Address, etc. Feel free to contact me to discuss your function. Can travel.
03 473 0045 or � 027 473 0060
thepiper50@gmail.com
DUNEDIN FIDDLE CLUB
Mostly Celtic tunes, mostly fiddles. New players always welcome! Wednesdays 7.30pm at The Valley Project community rooms. Just drop in or anna.bowen1@gmail.com
FOLK CLUB OPEN MIC NIGHT
Songs, tunes and convivial company every Thursday from 7.30pm. Come and join the supportive circle to play or listen. Dunedin Folk Club, 80 Lovelock Ave. info@nefc.org.nz
GROUP DRUM LESSONS
Learn to play djembe, cajon, percussion with a focus on enjoyment, finding your sound, and jamming. Jamie: � 027 550 2858
drumwithjamie@gmail.com
KIDS ART CLASS
Thinkit Art offers dynamic and enriching after school term art classes for 7–15yo. Focus is on enriching creativity & exploring who you are as an artist. Book Now: Kiri Scott Artist – Oniyonkid. @thinkitart � 021 118 9882
FACEBOOK @thinkitartfeuerstein.art
Thinkit.fie@yahoo.com
MUSIC LESSONS
Celtic style flute, tin whistle, and guitar lessons by Rennie Pearson.
rennie.pearson@gmail.com
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MUSIC LESSONS
Guitar, drums, singing, with professional musician. All ages. Contact Bevan: � 027 363 1376 or bevan37@hotmail.com
PAD-MAKING WORKING BEE
Interested in plastic-free period products? Like to sew? Learn to make sustainable period products for you and whānau. Contact christine@sewonperiodcare.org
SHE CHOIR DUNEDIN
A non-auditioned, collaborative choir welcoming women, nonbinary, and genderqueer people. We rehearse Wednesdays during term times, 6.15–7.30pm at DNI. No prior contact or experience needed - just turn up and sing with us! FACEBOOK @shechoirdunedin
SOUNDS NOR’EASTERLY
Do you enjoy singing with a group? Why not join your local community choir? All ages and abilities welcome. DNI design lobby every Tues, 7.30–8.45pm. Email Marion for info marion.okane68@gmail.com
STAND-UP COMEDY
Open mic at Inch Bar, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. All skill levels. Contact reuben@dunedincomedy.co.nz
UKULELE SESSIONS
Wed, 7–8.30pm, Valley Baptist Community Centre, 280 North Rd.
Just turn up or call/text Mary for more info: � 027 929 9813
community
ALZHEIMERS OTAGO
If you are concerned about your own memory loss or supporting someone with dementia, we are here for you. Contact us about our free support for individuals, carers and families. 03 471 6154 Still.Me@alzheimersotago.org.nz ���� www.alzheimersotago.org.nz
BALMACEWEN LIONS CLUB
Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays at Otago Golf Club: 125 Balmacewen Rd, Dunedin. New members welcome! Contact Secretary Russell Hancox: 03 467 5126 (evenings)
BIKE WORKSHOP
Get help, use our workshop. Bikes available for koha, 3.30–5.30pm Tues, and 9.30am–12.30pm Sat. Valley Community Workspace, 11 Allen Street. Email Peter: peterd0n@yahoo.com
BOOKBUS LIBRARY
Ōpoho Rd./Gardens New World, Fri. 11am–12:15pm + North Rd./ Watts Rd., Thurs. 1:30–2:45pm + Signal Hill Rd./Farquharson St., Thurs. 3:15–4:30pm + Pine Hill Rd./ Forrester Ave. Thurs 6–7pm.
CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
Free, confidential, independent information & advice. Know your rights, how to take action and how to access the services you need. For ANYONE about ANYTHING! 03 471 6166 or 0800 367 222 ���� www.cab.org.nz FACEBOOK CABDunedin 155 Princes Street
COMMUNITY ACCOUNTING
Dunedin Community Accounting provides free accounting training & advice for non-profits in Otago. For more info call � 0800 113 160, kiaora@dca.org.nz ���� www.dca.org.nz
COMMUNITY PATROL
Dunedin North Community Patrol. Assisting Police to ensure our communities are safe to live in. Volunteers welcome. Call Garry for more info: � 027 364 1485
COMMUNITY STUDY CIRCLE
Baha'i Spiritual Training. Develop your capacity to offer service to your community as a result of exploring spiritual concepts and how to apply them to everyday life. Strictly FREE. Ash: � 022 615 6115
DALMORE RESERVE COMMUNITY GARDEN
Join us fortnightly at the garden on Allenby Ave., Pinehill. All welcome. Tools provided. Check Facebook for dates/times or dalmorecommunitygarden@gmail.com
DUNEDIN CURTAIN BANK
Got a StudentID, Community Services card, or SuperGold card with CSC? See us at 174 Princes St. 9–4pm Mon–Thurs. or apply online: ���� www.dunedincurtainbank.org.nz
DUNEDIN NORTH PROBUS
Are you retired/close to retirement? Could you benefit from meeting others? Enjoy social outings? Now accepting women's membership! NEV bowling club, 10am, 2nd Monday each month. Peter: peabee@xtra.co.nz or 455 1256 or Don 473 7544
ENABLING LOVE
Looking for friendship & social connection? 18–65 years welcome to weekly coffee group at Otago Museum Cafe, Thurs, 1–2pm. More at ���� enablinglove.nz or email Joshua for venue: enquiries@enablinglove.nz
FERN COLLECTIVE
Accepting new clients. Self referrals welcome. Open to all ages, all stages of life. Empathetic support for individuals & families facing unique challenges of neurodiversity and more. Let us support your journey w/practical tools & resources. ferncollectivenz@gmail.com
FRUIT
& VEGES NFP
Fresh fruit & veges at wholesale prices with All Saints Fruit and Veges. Small, med, family weekly bags. Order at St Martins,194 North Rd, Thur. 4.30pm, or sign up online: ���� fruit.vege.allsaintsdn.org.nz
GARDEN SPACE AVAILABLE
Owner of good sized garden wishing to freely share it with someone who can benefit from and utilise the space for gardening. Contact: caitlin.lester@gmail.com
LEGAL ADVICE
Free legal advice at Community Law Otago, available by appointment. Legal advice by qualified lawyers, practical solutions. Appointments now available at the Valley Project on Tuesdays from 11am. 03 474 1922 or reception@dclc.org.nz
NEED A JP?
The Valley Project offers walk-in JP services for affidavits, document certification, KiwiSaver withdrawals, immigration, etc. Every Sat. 11am - 1pm.
NEIGHBOURHOOD SUPPORT
Create safer, more caring communities. For info and local contacts: coordinator@nsotago.nz 03 456 0857
NEV COMMUNITY GARDEN
North East Valley Community Garden, directly behind NEV school. Pay us a visit! We meet every wknd: 1st & 2nd Saturdays 9.30–12pm, 2nd & 4th Sundays 1–4pm.
NEV JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
Pine Hill resident, Colin Lind, available for JP services. Flexible days and hours. 03 473 7174 colinlind@hotmail.com
NORTH DUNEDIN SHED
Open Mon, Wed and Sat mornings. 35 Bonnington Street, over the bridge. Membership full until 2024 FACEBOOK North Dunedin Shed Society Inc.
ŌPOHO CRIBBAGE
A great card game! Do you play or would like to learn? � Text Paul 027 3100300
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
CREST train at the Botanic Garden. Can you help? Volunteers needed for driving, ticketing, commentary, maintenance. ���� crestrides.org.nz or � Rodger 027 471 4902
WILD DALMORE RESERVE
Help us protect and restore the native biodiversity of Dalmore Reserve. Meets most Sunday afternoons. Entrance at 20 Allenby Ave, Pine Hill. FACEBOOK Wild Dalmore Reserve � 021 206 3593
employment
SUPPORT POSITION NEEDED
Seeking person w/initiative to assist young disabled man 8–9am and/or 8.45–9.45pm: personal care and household tasks. Must be physically strong as transfer assistance required. Successful applicants have the ability to expand hours. Position in NEV. Applications + CV + references to Tessa.Brown@ ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz
WORKBRIDGE
A FREE specialised service assisting work-ready people with any health conditions/learning difficulties/ injuries to find suitable employment. All aspects of vocational prep provided – CV's, cover letters, job search, interview skills, placement. Once employed, support continued 12 months more. � 0508 858 858 or visit ���� workbridge.co.nz
fitness & health
ADULT YOGA CLASSES
ŌPOHO SCHOOL
Fiona Johannessen, experienced yoga teacher of all ages & levels. Needing time to focus on breathing and moving mindfully? This might be for you! Tues. 7.30–8.30pm (school term). $10 casual rate. All levels welcome. Fiona: sweetfee77@gmail.com
BELLEKNOWES
GOLF CLUB
Green fees $15
$10/player after 4pm
Come & enjoy our fantastic 9-hole golf course on Lawson St. Spectacular views over the city. Call Secretary, Lorraine Lobb: 027 465 1516
BALKFOLK DANCE CLASSES
No Balfolk classes during winter as Michael Parmenter and Kate GRACE are in Europe on a 2-month dance study trip. All Balfolk and English Country Dance classes will resume on Sept. 23 (Spring Equinox). However, Balfolk minibals are on at Toitū Otago Settlers Museum on Sunday 28th July and Sunday 25th August from 2 to 3:30pm (Free).
E-mail for more info balfolkdunedin@gmail.com
CONTRA DANCE
Every Monday 7.30–9pm. Valley Baptist Community Centre, corner Calder Avenue. $3. No partner required. � 0211854566
DUNEDIN BMX CLUB
Race night, Forrester Park BMX track, 5.30pm, Thursdays.
FOLK DANCING FOR FUN
Valley Baptist Community Centre, 270 North Road, 10–11.30am, Fridays, $4. Yvonne 455 2406, stureid1@yahoo.co.nz
'EVERY BODY'
HOLISTIC MASSAGE
Now based in Ōpoho! Swedish relaxation - deep tissue - myofascial release. Queer-friendly, traumainformed & disability support - led by your needs. $90/hr. � Tamsin 022 1240 525 for info or to book.
KUNG FU
Fitness, discipline and self defence. Classes for 7–12 years Wed, 5–6pm, Sun, 3–4pm, teen & adult classes, Wed, 6–7.30pm, Sun, 4–5.30pm, Sacred Heart School, 63 North Rd. Contact Kenneth � 021 0242 38 Dunedin@shaolinkungfu.co.nz
MASSAGE FOR WOMEN with Uschi Heyd. Book your session online ���� www.kindliving.co.nz or call/text Uschi 027 360 0238 Mention the Valley Voice to receive a 10% discount on your first massage.
MEDITATION
FUNDAMENTALS
Discover the ART OF WISDOM. 12wk ‘FUNDAMENTALS OF MEDITATION’ courses consist of ‘Theory and Practice.’ One cannot go without the other. Classes run on koha participation, run all year, and are level based. Contact Colleen Robb: ciga.nz.dunedin@gmail.com or � 021-0228-7258.
MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS
4-hr meditation and mindfulness workshops designed to simplify and clarify everything you need to know to meditate effectively. 0210 352 392 ���� www.meditatenz.com
ORTHO-BIONOMY
In pain or discomfort? Had surgery or injuries? Ortho-Bionomy is a gentle way to help you in the process of maintaining balance or accessing your resources during your recovery! For info & bookings: ���� juliafast.nz
PARKRUN
Free, weekly timed 5km run/walk, Sat, Botanic Gardens. Meet at café, 8am summer, 9am winter. Go to ���� parkrun.co.nz for more info.
STEADY AS YOU GO
(Age Concern) Gentle balance and strength exercises, Valley Baptist Community Centre 10.30am Mondays, Ōpoho Church Hall 1.30pm Tuesdays, and Pine Hill School Library 11am Thursdays.
TANNOCK GLEN
Torridon St. Ōpoho. 3.5 acre garden of the Dunedin Rhododendron Group. Members of public invited at any time. Dogs permitted on lead.
THREE LEFT FEET
Social dance group. No experience or partners necessary. Folk & traditional European dance. $5 or $7.50 per couple, Nga Maara hall, 6–7pm Thursdays. � Marilyn 027 446 3358
WEKA WELLNESS
Community mental health sessions, Mondays 6–8pm at WEKA hub, 31 Stafford St. level 2. Follow us on FB to keep updated � WEKADUNEDIN
wekadunedin@gmail.com
YOGA IN THE VALLEY
Instructor Adair Bruce, 6–7pm, Mondays at DNI; 9.15–10.15am Wednesdays, Valley Project. $10 waged, $8 unwaged. More info
adairbruce@hotmail.com
ZEN MEDITATION
Traditional Zen for experienced & beginners. All welcome. 7pm Thur. Quaker Rooms, 15 Park St., Dunedin North. Koha please. 6wk beginners courses through the year. 7-day retreat on Quarantine Island annually. Glenn 473 6256
for families, kids, and teens
AURORA TAMARIKI EARLY
YEARS CARE AND KINDY
Childcare for 0-5yr-olds inspired by Rudolf Steiner & Emma Pikler, offering homely rhythms, seasonal... songs/stories, and natural space for children to learn and grow. Organic vegetarian kai provided. 351 Pine Hill Road. ���� auroratamariki.co.nz
BANANA DRAMA CLASSES
Drama classes for children, term time. Tuesdays after school, 3.30–4pm, NEV community rooms. Years 4-8, $8 p/class. Theatre sports games, improvisation, poetry. Katharine kinaheart@gmail.com
DUNEDIN CITY TOY LIBRARY
Vibrant toy library for children 0–7yrs. Huge range of toys, puzzles, ride-ons, dress-ups, & games. Valley Baptist Community Centre, 270 North Road, 3.15–4pm Wednesdays and 10–11.30am Saturdays.
DUNEDIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
VALLEY LEGO & CRAFT CLUB
Years 6–8! Valley Baptist Community Centre on 3rd Wed. each month, 3–4.30pm (excl. school hols). Lowtech club opportunity to get creative w/Lego & craft. Also books to read/ borrow with a Dunedin Library card.
DUNEDIN RUDOLF
STEINER PLAYGROUP
Te Whare Ako Marie. A sanctuary for creative play for children from birth to kindy. A place of peace and friendship for parents. Groups meet weekly, term time. Contact us for times and days 471 2163 or dunedinsteinerplaygroup@gmail.com
ISLINGTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTRE
Independent NFP. High-quality education for 2–5yrs, small session sizes up to 20 children, wellresourced play space, nature playground. Mon–Fri 8.30am–2.30pm. Book a visit to discover this treasure hidden in the heart of NEV. 03 473 7490 ���� islington.org.nz islington.ecc@gmail.com
MAINLY MUSIC
Leith Valley Church, Malvern St, Wednesday 10am, $4. Contact: Fran 467 9208 (Leith Valley Church Phone No) or � 027 456 1188
MT CARGILL GIRLGUIDES
Pippins, brownies, guides, & ranger groups in the valley. � 0800 222 292 or info@girlguidingnz.org.nz
NEV CODE CLUB
Primary ages 7–10yrs. Term time, Mondays 3.15–5pm, Valley Baptist Community Centre, 270 North Rd. Join us for code club projects & friendly games. Meet some like minded techy friends. FREE! � com2tech ���� com2.tech office@com2.tech
NEV GAME DEV CLUB
Intermediate tamariki learn to build their own video games. Tuesdays, 3.30–5pm at the Valley Baptist Community Centre. � com2tech office@com2.tech ���� com2.tech
NEV NORMAL SCHOOL PTA
Monthly meetings at Valley Project on a Thursday evening. Anyone interested in being of service to this wonderful school is welcomed. nevn.pta@gmail.com
NEV PLAYGROUP
0–5yrs, variety of experiences to enhance child development and meet other local families. Free morning tea and lunch provided for adults. Please supply child's morning tea. Valley Baptist Community Centre, 270 North Rd, 9am–2.30pm Wednesdays. nev.playgroup@nevbctrust.org
ŌPOHO PLAYCENTRE
Nurturing play space for 0–6year olds where children and their whānau attend together. Focus is on child-led learning through play. Make friends, play, learn, & grow. 3 free visits. 28A Signal Hill Rd. Mon and Wed–Fri, 9am–12pm, school terms. � opoho.playcentre opoho@ playcentre.org.nz or � 027 880 2365
SPACE FOR YOU AND YOUR BABY Programs run by registered ECE teachers supporting families through their 1st year with new baby. School terms at Valley Baptist Community Centre. � 021 150 9165 or space@nevbctrust.org
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Variety of classes with stories, crafts, songs, and more. Ages 4–18yrs, 9.30am Sun (term time only), DNI (tech area). All welcome! No charge. � 020 4079 5727 or go to ���� dunedinchristadelphians.org
further education
BEGINNER ENGLISH FOR CHINESE
Join our beginner English conversation group for senior Chinese new to English language. Shared meal. Small contribution to costs. Great way to improve simple conversation. No English necessary. Tian: � 029 02 0009 68 ���� 254783519@qq.com
COGNITIVE ENHANCEMENT
Thinkit Feuerstein is a cognitive enhancing program for individuals with learning differences. Enriching thinking and learning skills for ages 5+ to adults. Private sessions held in North East Valley/Dunedin Schools. Book Now: Tutor Kiri Scott, certified practitioner in Feuerstein method. � 021 118 9882 ���� www.icelp.info
Thinkit.fie@yahoo.com
COM2TECH DIGI DROP-IN
A community-led group that offers a range of free classes to upskill our communities in communications technology and online safety. 12.30–2.30pm every Monday at Valley Project. � com2tech office@com2.tech ���� com2.tech � 027 256 9182
FRENCH TEACHING
Oh la la! Travel agent, globe trotters, doctors, and military, on sabbatical leave… All welcome! Anne Haderbache � 027 300 3318
INSPIRING MATHS CLASSES
Affordable creative maths classes and maths art after school at my home in North East Valley. � Inspiring Maths Classes
Sandra.Dunedin@gmail.com
ITALIAN CLASSES
Experienced teacher, native speaker of Italian. Small groups, all levels, from absolute beginners to advanced and conversation. � 027 341 8312 or 473 0832 antonella.vecchiato@gmail.com ���� italianclasses.co.nz
LEARN ENGLISH
English for daily life and work. Free and low cost courses. Please contact one of our staff at English Language Partners: 455 5266
LEARN GERMAN
With a native speaker. Whether it's for school, business, holidays, hobbies, movies, or casual convo, let's get creative with your learning! � 022 189 4564 creativemethodes@gmail.com
MATHS MADE EASY
Experienced maths teacher, recently retired. Primary and secondary certified. Montessori trained. Private tutoring at your home or mine and Zoom as another option. Different strategies to help your child achieve success. � Diane 021 357 565 dvalavanis@aol.com
REO MĀORI
Reo Māori teaching or tutoring for adults. Groups or individuals. John Birnie: johnbirnie@hotmail.com or � 021 236 3765
VOCAL TEACHER
All ages, all skill levels. Starts from $30 a lesson. Studio on Vogel Street. Text for more info/to book: � 022 122 3405
Looking for a one bedroom flat/self contained unit or studio room... Unfurnished. Up to $320 p/w. In a quiet, safe building with no smokers. Quiet, reliable tenant. I have autism. Text � 022 034 6290
WANTED TO RENT
1 bedroom self-contained cottage or flat with garden space, up to $300pw. Tidy, reliable tenant. Can provide references. � Stacy 028 464 9681
trading corner
BABYSITTER
10 years of childcare experience. Full drivers licence. Have worked with twins. � Kelly 027 697 9194
BALDWIN STREET BOOK
Substantially revised and enlarged edition just out. 32 A4 pages, 8,000 words, 60 photos. $20ea. Available from saddlehillpress@xtra.co.nz and Valley Project. � 027 2480714
CAKE BAKER
Home-baked cakes large/small for your pleasure. Made to order. Price list available. 473 0159 (evenings)
CHIMNEY SWEEPS
Top Hat Chimney Sweeps offering single flue cleans for $100 or two neighbouring houses for $85 each. FREE glass door clean. Replacement services on firebrick, door seal, and baffles. Text Luke � 027 332 2915
COMPUTER REPAIR
I fix computers! Low rates, great service, Windows, Linux, Mac, Android. � Matt 022 048 0012
Trusty & reliable - cheap/free dishwasher required for Islington Early Childhood Centre. Do you have a spare one that could be re-homed to our non-for-profit centre? Sarah � 022 694 2202 or islington.ecc@gmail.com
EXPERIENCED PAINTER
Bruce Interior Painter (B.I.P.) Int/exterior, residential, commercial. 20 years in industry. � 022 171 5102
bip.painters@gmail.com
FARELLA ORTHODONTICS
Offering Valley residents complimentary consultations for children and adults. Cutting-edge tech. 30yrs clinical experience. Flexible financing options. � 021 228 4895 ���� farella.co.nz
FOODIES NURSERY
Flavour is Nutrition. Personal gardener using living soil solutions. All single seedlings have 40% worm castings. Strawberry, tomato, chilli, ginger, turmeric, basil, and more. Instagram posts on Wednesdays. Open 9–2pm Sat. 7 Arnold Street � 021 025 977 41
GARAGE WANTED
Dry and secure for single car, preferably in Ōpoho or thereabouts. � phone Douglas 021 1567 667 or email dczeadin1@gmail.com.
HAIRDRESSER
Retired senior hairdresser providing service for seniors. Your home or mine. Dunedin North only, Helen 467 9644 or � 021 104 1011
JESCARGO CARPET REPAIRS
Domestic and commercial carpet repairs. No job too small. 100% local. � Jesa 022 012 1194 jescargo_carpet@outlook.com
LOCAL HANDYMAN & LANDSCAPER
Fencing, Decks, Retaining and all types of Concrete and Paving. For a free quote contact Liam George on � 027 239 0220 or email Lg.contracting98@gmail.com
MATURE BABYSITTER
I'm a mother with grown-up children, (full driver's licence) now available for babysitting. Minimum of three hours and also able to help with homework! � Pauline 027 717 0282
NEV LASER ENGRAVING
Want something personalised? Get it laser engraved. Wood, ceramic, acrylic & more. Call and see if we can help. 11 Allen St. North East Valley. � Jeff 021 957 369
NEV LAWNS & GARDENS
Lawns, edges, hedges, gardens, bushes, trees, weeds and green waste removal. Consultation & quote: � Steve 027 424 1828
PAVER/GARDENER
New paving. Relift & fix of old paving. Walkways, patios, and driveways. Gardening and lawnmowing services. Free quote! ���� shecan.co.nz � 027 363 0058 eve@shecan.co.nz
SCRAP METAL COLLECTION
Seeking your scrap metal you have rusting away or cluttering up the shed, etc. Can do small to medium size loads. � JT: 027 206 1725
SUBSIDISED INSULATION
Many Otago homes are eligible for subsidised ceiling and underfloor insulation! Find out more support@premierotago.co.nz or � 022 592 1807
VENUS FLY TRAPS
Large caliber plants. Five times as big as those sold by the shops and are $4.00 cheaper. Growing instructions included. $10. Pat 473 0159 (PM)
WELDING REPAIRS
Gates, fences, balustrades also. Advanced welding courses. More info: Bob � 027 206 4064
church services
ANGLICAN: ST MARTIN’S 194 North Rd, 10.30am
GLENAVEN METHODIST
7 Chambers St, 11am
LEITH VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN George St. Normal School Hall, 10am
ŌPOHO PRESBYTERIAN
50 Signal Hill Rd, 10am
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC 89 North Rd, Mass 9.30am
PACIFIC ISLAND PRESBYTERIAN 160 North Rd. English, 11am on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Sundays; Cook Island 9.30am; Samoan 11am, 4th and 5th Sundays
SALVATION ARMY
43 North Rd, community worker only, Mark O’Donnell
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AFTER SCHOOL BANANA DRAMA
Years 4 - 8 Tuesdays 3:30 - 4pm
N.E.V. community rooms
$8 p/class drama games theatre sports poetry
Email Katharine: KINAHEART@ GMAIL.COM
(...continued from front page.) openly grateful that The Project provided an opportunity, however briefly, to "fill the gaps" in the current rubbish system. Several people expressed their eagerness to reserve a corner of their home for piling "undesirables"—the recyclable goods not accepted in city bins—in anticipation of the next Diversion Day. One attendee explained how, generally speaking, they wished they didn't feel obligated to hang onto "junk that had nowhere to go". The consistent feedback and responses in and around the event are indicative that resource recovery strategies in Dunedin are certainly worth a deeper dive.
This year's instalment was made possible by a generous DCC grant, a small army of diligent volunteers, and Phoenix Recycling Dunedin which provided skips and processing of their amassed contents at the end of the day. 95 vehicles and 10 pedestrians/ cyclists together dropped off 1,391kg of metal scrap, e-waste and batteries, and 1,200 litres of paint! Some notable items received included an original tube amplifier, mid-century electronic lemon juicer, large wooden crates brimming with loose nails and giant bolts, and an old-school slide projector. Some items were immediately reclaimed by staff and volunteers; a transistor radio, garden tools, and aforementioned working juicer. Even
the Valley Project office acquired a new microwave. Around the corner at the Valley Baptist Community Centre, Com2Tech (Community Communications Technology Trust) was busy running device deconstruction workshops awhile. 15 participants dissected keyboards for a lesson on e-waste re-use and repurpose. At the end of all Waste Diversion Day activities, Com2Tech gained an additional 450kg of e-waste for their organisation; more keyboards, every version of the Apple iPod, every generation of Mac computer, a dozen laptops— even electric scooter computer components!
Whatever the Valley Project couldn't accept on the day usually had a solution sent away with it, like what to do with unbranded paint or spent lightbulbs (see adjacent page). Some gaps were filled, but more were found along the way; where can bulk cardboard go? What about rubber? How should one dispose of leaking batteries? More waste solutions are eagerly welcomed. Waste Diversion Day 2024 was a success in a multitude of ways. It is hoped to be recurrent annually. An enormous thanks goes to everyone who participated! Attendees, donors, and volunteers alike should all be proud of their contribution towards the prospect of a zero-waste city. -- Krysha Brzuza
LOCAL WASTE SOLUTIONS BEYOND KERBSIDE COLLECTION
Diversion, recycling and recovery, some words to describe avoiding the unwanted, unnecessary, and costly exercise of sending items to landfill. With the roll out of Ōtepoti’s new kerbside system from the 1st of July to line up with the national standards, now is a great time to explore alternatives for where our unwanted household items can go. We are incredibly fortunate to have many community-driven initiatives for reuse, resource recovery and recycling in our local community and across the city, as well as businesses who are taking back items to be recycled or supporting community recycling efforts. Community groups not only help us keep items from landfill, but they also make the most out of the resource to help others. Be it a new bike for a child, curtains to warm a household, or fabric to make something new, there are loads of options available to help items have another life. One important note – if you’re donating items for re-use, please ensure they are in a good, usable condition. The folks who run these organisations may be heroes, but they aren’t magic, so if something has genuinely passed its usable life and cannot be reused or recycled, please do the right thing and send it to landfill.
Finding the right place to take the right things can be challenging! In an effort to be good to the environment and ourselves, the travel time and energy can be a lot to overcome. We’ve complied some useful info for diversion to help you plan out how you recycle around the city. One suggestion is to team up with neighbours and/or local friends to combine efforts and reduce trips. The Council is to explore ways to support community initiatives and develop plans for more efficient and collaborative efforts in this space. The aim is for local community resource recovery centres to be established to serve local people.
Tess Trotter, Waste Planning Advisor - Community Groups, will be hosting a community meeting for anyone in the Valley community to attend to discuss this in more detail in the spring. Please email tess.trotter@dcc.govt.nz if you’re keen to be involved.
Most of the information on the following page has been collated by community volunteers and is regularly updated on the Recycling In Ōtepoti Facebook page. Keep in mind the information is subject to change, so where possible, please check the websites of the locations before visiting.
Cut me out and post me up!
Photos from Waste Diversion Day, May 2024. Join us at the next Valley Project event! Follow our Facebook to keep updated: valleyproject
♲ RECYCLING & RECOVERY LOCATIONS IN WIDER OTEPOTI ♲
BABY BABY/SMALL CHILDREN’S CLOTHES, NAPPIES, ETC. Otago Pregnancy Help, Ground Floor, South City Mall, 132 Hillside Road. 9:30am–4pm Mon–Thurs, and 8am–1pm on Fridays.
� BATTERIES: Bunnings Warehouse, Dunedin; Cargill Enterprises, 99 Hillside Road, South Dunedin; Phoenix Recycling Group, 33 Brighton Road, Green Island. (Note Cargill and Phoenix may charge).
BICYCLES: Southern Youth Development: bikes@syd.org.nz for drop-off info. Please don't turn up with unwanted bikes without checking with the team first; Crooked Spoke, 111 Moray Place, Central Dunedin; Valley Community Workspace, during open hours only Tuesdays 3:30–5:30 or Saturdays 9:30–12:30 at 11 Allen St, NEV; OneCoast in Waikouaiti, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at Waikouaiti Transfer Station.
CHIP PACKETS: CPPNZ (Chip Packet Project) Ōtepoti/Dunedin South Dunedin Community Network; Grid Coffee, Mornington; POWA, Waikouaiti. Made into survival blankets. chippacketproject.org
CURTAINS: Good quality, mouldfree curtains, fabric rolls or large offcuts of fabric, curtain tracks and fixings. Dunedin Curtain Bank, 174 Princes Street. Mon–Thurs 9am–4pm. Donate: dunedincurtainbank.org.nz/donate/
DCC RECYCLING HUBS (Only items that are accepted in normal kerbside recycling). Inner city residents without access to kerbside recycling: upper Moray Place, lower Moray Place, and Vogel Street. Tertiary students: Castle Street by the Marsh Centre; corner of St. David Street and Forth Street; Great King Street.
���� E-WASTE RECYCLING: Cargill Enterprises: cargillenterprises.co.nz/services/e-wasterecycling (note there is a fee for this recycling service); Noel Leeming: noelleeming.co.nz/ services-ewaste; Recycle A Device (RAD): recycleadevice.nz; Phoenix Recycling Group, 33 Brighton Road, Green Island: phoenixrecycling.co.nz; Comm2Tech collects a range of items such as workstations, personal and laptop computers, all cables, tablets, notebooks and palmtops, computer monitors and parts, internal hard drives and CD drives, computer peripherals and accessories, desktop printers, scanners, and multi-function devices, cameras and video cameras: office@com2.tech
✀ FABRIC AND OTHER CRAFT & SEWING ITEMS: Stitch Kitchen, 474 Princes Street, Wed–Fri 10am–2pm. Please contact in advance where possible. stitchkitchen.nz
FOOD & BEVERAGE CARTONS (TETRA PAKS): Rembrandt Cafe; Taste Nature; South Dunedin Community Network. Turned into building materials. saveboard.nz
GLASSES: Specsavers on George Street and King Edward Street.
GLASS JARS & PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH LIDS: Bin Inn, 126 Crawford Street; Community Fruit Harvest, drop off at Valley Project, 262 North Road, NEV (only during harvest season, December - April).
INK & TONER RECYCLING: Warehouse Stationery. 10% off if you recycle while buying new ink and toner.
� LIGHTBULBS, POLYSTYRENE & PLASTIC GARDEN POTS: Mitre 10 MEGA Dunedin and Mosgiel.
MAKEUP & BEAUTY CONTAINERS: Chemist Warehouse in the Meridian Mall.
METALLIC PACKAGING: Phoenix Group Recycling in Green Island accepts clean steel cans with lids, aluminium cans and tabs, bottle caps, wine bottle caps and wire, clean jar lids, clean foil trays, foil, and tea light candle holders: phoenixrecycling.co.nz/packaging
MOTORS: Phoenix Recycling Group, 33 Brighton Road, Green Island. Accepts any electric motors with copper winding, as well as fridge motors.
NUMBER 5 PLASTIC (POLYPROPYLENE): New World Centre City. (e.g. yogurt containers, disposable plates/cups/ cutlery, cereal box liners, containers with a microwave-safe symbol, etc.)
OLD CELLPHONES: Multiple locations. Drop off locator: remobile.org.nz
OLD JEANS: Any brand. Decjuba in the Meridian Mall.
PAPER BAGS: Dunedin Recycling - email dunedinrecycling@gmail.com for drop off info. Paper bags are redistributed to the Farmers Market, food banks, or op shops.
PILL PACKETS & BLISTER PACKS: Family Planning, Hanover Street. Must not contain any remaining medication. Sent through Terracycle.
PLASTIC BOTTLE CAPS: Rembrandt Café on Moray Place; Eden Café at Otago Polytechnic Connections Centre, 231 Middleton Road, Corstorphine. Only milk and juice bottle lids - no other lids, please. Made into plastic chips which can be reused in a number of ways.
VAPING DEVICES, PODS & E-LIQUID BOTTLES: Vapo, 352 George Street. Customers can receive store credit or a loyalty card stamp each time they recycle. Sent through Terracycle.
BUSINESSES WITH MULTIPLE RECYCLING COLLECTIONS
EDEN CAFÉ (The Hub) at Otago Polytechnic, 95 Forth Street. Accepts plastic milk and juice bottle lids, soft plastic, aluminium, bread tags, food and beverage cartons (Tetra Paks).
OTAGO FARMERS MARKET, Railway Station. Accepts reusable material bags, OWN brand packaging (e.g. egg cartons), seedling/plant punnets, berry punnets, clean glass jars with lids. Make sure to check related vendors for more info.
GREEN ISLAND RESOURCE RECOVERY PARK, 9 Brighton Road. Options for recycling many items including Polystyrene, plasterboard, household batteries, whiteware and scrap metal, e-waste and energy efficient lightbulbs. Drop off your good-condition, pre-loved items to the Rummage Shop (e.g. books, toys, tools, furniture, etc.) For more info: dunedin.govt.nz/services/rubbishand-recycling
DCC GREEN ISLAND, MIDDLEMARCH AND WAIKOUAITI TRANSFER STATIONS accept general waste, hazardous waste, asbestos disposal, contaminated soil, sludges and liquids.
KAI AND COMPOSTING
ŌTEPOTI COMMUNITY FRUIT HARVEST rescues unwanted fruit from private gardens (January to April only). harvest@northeastvalley.org or harvest@ourfoodnetwork.org.nz
PĀTAKA KAI OPEN FOOD PANTRIES: streetside community food banks. Donate surplus food. Many locations. patakai.co.nz
SHAREWASTE NZ connects people who wish to recycle food scraps with neighbours who are composting, worm-farming, or keep farm animals. sharewaste.org.nz
LOVE FOOD HATE WASTE: resource for waste minimisation recipes and news. lovefoodhatewaste.co.nz
PŌPOPO WORMPORIUM worm farm and composting at Otago Polytechnic. compost@op.ac.nz
Is your resource recovery or recycling service not listed?
Email: dunedinrecycling@gmail.com
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