whiria te taura tangata connecting our community valley VOICE
Thomas Laue is as excited as he is stressed about his recent acquisition of DJ Automotive Super Shoppe and its full takeover of the North Road property. He and his team have since been in turbo mode, ceaselessly optimising shop spaces while maintaining the quality of services locals appreciate.
For a while, the conspicuous building at 134 North Road accommodated a mélange of businesses. These were simultaneously baking cakes, selling art, booking holidays, supplying petrol, and servicing vehicles. After the pandemic, owner Jai Liu decided to simplify his business pursuits, shifting all his energy into Magic Moments, Dunedin's magic-themed restaurant. In swoops Thomas.
Of the ten years DJ Auto has been servicing northern Dunedin, half were overseen by Thomas. Ownership also made sense to him being a Valley resident and a fully qualified technician who gets on well with his colleagues. Any shift in proprietorship typically results in some degree of business modifications. Those recently observed by the community (Continued page #7...)
Thomas Laue (owner), and mechanics
Jack Watson and Martin Ford of DJ Automotive.
COMMUNITY MARKETS ABOUND THIS SEASON!
The transformative benefits of participating in community markets are numerous; social opportunity, cultural and educational exchange, economic development, entrepreneurial experience, environmental sustainability, etc. Whether as a vendor or a shopper, support your local markets this Spring!
VALLEY PROJECT RECEPTION HOURS
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Closed Fridays and public holidays 262 North Road, North East Valley
2024 - 2025 VALLEY VOICE SCHEDULE
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
Kia ora e te hapori! We hope you had a chance to join us either at the recent community dinner or the Mini Creekfest. We are forever grateful to the volunteers, businesses, organisations, and funders that support us to run these events.
I'd like to make an extra shoutout to Julie Broderick, owner of New World Gardens, who led kai preparation and donated the bulk of ingredients to our recent community dinner, with the balance coming from KiwiHarvest. Thanks for your generous donations of time and resources!
I'd also like to give a major thanks to everyone who, at the last
minute, changed their plans to make a miniature version of Creekfest successful. We were very happy to be able to run a smaller, indoor version of our original plan a bit further away from the turbulent, but still beautiful, Lindsay awa. Make sure to flip through to the last page of this issue to enjoy snapshots from both the community dinner and Creekfest. The Valley Project is hosting one more public event this year. We sincerely hope to see you at our market day in mid-November!
-- Kā mihi, Jen Rodgers | vpmanager@northeastvalley.org
Everyone welcome!
Back by popular demand! The Valley Project is again hosting a market day from the carpark and community rooms, and on the adjacent school grounds. Expect car boots, table stalls, and blanket sales of jewellery, furniture, clothing, toys, kitchenware, plants, books, fresh flowers, food, and more! Bring your reusable bags and a deep pocket full of change. Stall registration is open until 14 November. 10am - 1pm, SUNDAY, 17 NOVEMBER. 262 North Road, NEV. Stall registration (closes 14 Nov.): voice@northeastvalley.org
Participate in this year's Crush the Cargill fundraiser as a competing athlete, a casual one-loop walker, or as a sideline supporter. Kids, dogs, and costumes welcome! Prize-giving and breakfast BBQ 10am Sunday. GRID coffee will be served 6am Saturday to 6am Sunday. All drinks $5. Overnight camping permitted for the duration of the event; BYO drinking water and toilet paper. Pack it in, pack it out.
Registrations not required but encouraged. Both races start and finish at the trailhead within Bethune's Gully. Koha entry. Proceeds go to The Valley Project. Donations to givealittle.co.nz/ fundraiser/crush-the-cargill-2024
100-MILER: 19 laps of Mt Cargill (161km) within 36 hrs. 10pm FRIDAY, 13 DECEMBER - 10am SUNDAY, 15 DEC.
24-HOUR RACE: As many laps as able within 24 hrs. 10am SATURDAY, 14 DECEMBER - 10am SUNDAY, 15 DEC.
More info: CrushtheCargill | crushthecargill.wordpress.com
www.givealittle.co.nz/northeastvalley
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GARDENING PRECAUTIONS:
LEGIONNAIRES’ DISEASE
Plan on doing some work in your garden? Health New Zealand has sent out a warning to gardeners about the dangerous disease, Legionnaires, which can be spread from potting mix and compost. This type of pneumonia has been confirmed in more than 100 people across the country this year. The disease has the potential to have severe, and in some cases, life-threatening flu-like symptoms. Anyone handling bagged or bulk loads of compost and potting mix should take precautions as it can contain Legionella bacteria that’s released into the air and breathed in when opening. An easy mitigation is to not let potting mix and compost bags dry out because that can increase the risk. There’s less risk of the spores being disturbed if the soil is kept damp.
NZ Health doesn’t want you to be fearful of gardening, so they offer up this advice when working with potting mix or compost:
Work with potting mix or compost in a well-ventilated outdoor area. Wear a well-fitting face mask—an N95 or respirator is best. Wear gloves when handling potting mix or compost. Open potting mix or compost bags carefully using scissors, and open away from your face. Reduce dust by dampening down the potting mix or compost before using it. Wash your hands thoroughly after handling potting mix or compost and before touching your face or removing your mask. -- Jennie
Wagner-Gorton
Scan the QR code and complete a short 1-minute survey about environmental action in North East Valley. All North East Valley Community members are eligible to win!
Find the survey at https://rb.gy/z2v7w5 No computer access? Call 03 473 8614 to complete the survey over the phone, or stop by the Valley Project office to complete it in person.
SAVING THE PLANET, ONE COMPUTER AT A TIME
Computers have become a necessary part of life; to communicate with others, to find out what is happening around the world, to do things like grocery shopping, and so much more. But what happens when our computer stops working or we want to upgrade to something a bit more flash? What do we do with the old technology? Well, if you’re anything like me, you might try to figure out how to repurpose the parts. I saw a Pinterest article that showed a wide variety of options, including jewellery, paper weights, and even a small cat hideout.
Thanks to the amazing help of Steve from Com2Tech, along with the North East Valley Normal School Nature Club, we were able to repurpose old computer screens into miniature greenhouses! Using seed trays donated to us by community members and computer screens donated from Com2Tech, we calculated what size greenhouse was needed to effectively allow light to enter and trap it as thermal energy. Then using a laser cutter, Steve cut the plexiglass to size and the nature club students assembled the parts. Some of the students were in charge of sowing the seeds; they chose kōwhai, kōtukutuku, southern rata, and native grasses. In total, we were able to make four greenhouses with a capacity of 24 seedlings each. With any luck, these seeds will grow and be able to become part of our North East Valley urban ecosanctuary.
Interested in helping to propagate native seedlings at our nursery? Contact openvue@northeastvalley.org.
SPRING HAS SPRUNG: JOBS FOR THE GARDEN
Weeds eat up nutrients in the soil, so start weeding! Do so while the top-soil is still damp. It makes it easier to pull them out and are less likely to break off at the root. Don’t throw any weeds into your compost. If you do, you’ll end up with more weeds in your garden.
Add mulch when the soil is warming and drier. Not only does this prevent the soil from fully drying out, it also acts as a tonic by cooling the plant’s roots and smothering any weeds. You can make your own mulch by collecting leaves, grass clippings, straw, woodchips, bark, or pine needles.
Divide and transplant any plants you want to keep or give away. Plants tolerate stress and recover better if this is done earlier rather than later in the season.
For best results in your garden, understand which plants prefer sun or semi-shade.
Stake your plants when they’re young, rather than when they are larger and more mature.
Set up a compost bin if you don’t already have one. It’s a great way to use up food and garden scraps instead of sending them to landfill. The garden will be nourished, and you’ll save yourself some money. Making good-quality compost requires some knowledge, and this can be found on the internet.
Create a powerful plant tonic (liquid plant fertilizer) by filling
Thanks to the awesome team from KiwiHarvest who make this programme possible, and to the wonderful Kai Share volunteers who work hard to prepare Kai Share boxes for whānau in our North East Valley community every Friday.
a large container with water about halfway, then adding seaweed, lawn-clippings, or chopped comfrey. Cover the bucket with mesh and let it sit to brew for a few days to a couple of weeks. Strain the solids out before use.
Some of the early vegetables to plant in spring are cucumbers, heirloom-tomatoes, and zucchinis. Potatoes can be grown in the ground, or in bags, for a crop by Christmas. Find instructions on the internet for how to grow and care for these vegetables. Plant fast-growing veggies such as lettuce, spinach, rocket, and coriander every few weeks for an extended harvest through the summer.
If you have little gardening experience and want to learn, join a community garden where you will learn everything you need to know. -- Merylei Guthrie
BEE-WITCHED BY HAIRLESS, HIVE-LESS, SOLITARY GROUND DWELLERS
I accidentally dug into a solitary bee colony last year at the NEV Community garden. I dropped my tools and ran screaming from the “bees” like a big girls-blouse. One trip around the sun later, I have formed an alliance with the bee people.
On the people side there is Jenny Jandt, bee guru from the University of Otago Zoology Department, as well as shouldbe-national-treasure Anthony Harris, Honorary Curator of the Entomology Collection at Tūhura Otago Museum. There is also Connal McLean, recent graduate from Jandt Lab, now working on identifying foraging sources of native bees by examining pollen at Te Papa. There are others across the country who I meet on Zoom. I have become an Entomological Society groupie.
On the bee side there are nests from three genera living in our community garden. I wait, I watch. Finally they come out of the ground and are summer flying. New Zealand is home to 28 species of ngaro huruhuru (native bees) that belong to three genera; Leioproctus (Plasterer bees), Lasioglossum (Sweat bees), and Hylaeus (Masked bees). The plasterer bee is hairy and looks the most like a honey bee but smaller. The sweat bees and masked bees are mostly black, hairless, and often mistaken for tiny flies, ants, or wasps. The translation of ngaro huruhuru from te re Māori is “hairless fly.” Unlike honeybees, ngaro huruhuru are solitary. They do not have hives or produce honey. Each female has her own nest where she lives a solitary life. On her own, she constructs a nest in the ground under bare, undisturbed soils, in hollow stems of dead plant material, or in holes drilled by other insects.
Ngaro huruhuru have developed a broad range of sophisticated cognitive behaviours that facilitate learning the location of their nest site and navigating their environment while foraging. This means that changes in their environment (e.g., shifts in weather, introducing or
removing plants, applying pesticides to the soil) require real-time problem-solving innovations to respond appropriately and avoid getting lost. Current research is also looking at disruption of chemical cues which mark the nest entrances as well as chemical communication between plant volatiles and bees.
Solitary bees often nest in aggregated communities, but forage and collect provisions alone, returning repeatedly to their individual nests to feed their developing young. Living with neighbouring bees presents the challenge of distinguishing an individual’s nest amongst many visually identical ones, as well as within a complex groundscape. Solitary bees must therefore be able to use a variety of environmental cues, such as spatial, visual, and chemosensory identifiers to locate their nests.
New Zealand native bees have a limited foraging range. Competition from other foragers in the environment, such as honey bees and bumble bees, can impact the types of flowers and also the times of the day that ngaro huruhuru can forage. To ensure ample food for all nectar foragers, we need to plant more herbs and bee-friendly flowers. You can learn more about bee-friendly planting on our BEE Creative site (jandtlab.com/bee-creative/). Scroll down to “Other Resources” for downloadable brochures that include bee-friendly flowers and budget planting, as well as info on how to use iNaturalist.nz to help identify backyard critters. Look out for upcoming events such as BEE Aware Days at Tūhura Otago Museum.
Anthony Harris shows me how to tell the difference between beetle and bee tunnels so I can imagine their goings-on under the earth. I read Mind of a Bee as a shortcut way of understanding their comings and goings. I’m sure they can count. They fly up and down the rows of spring onions and then drop like an arrow directly into their tunnel. I make a mind map of some of their entrances.
We are kith and kin. Kith and kin is our connection to our environment. The notion kith (our knowledge), comes from our being in a relationship with the land, and kin, that we are all related. Kin denotes the great trees, the birds, and the smallest insects that inhabit the forest and the spirit that imbues all. Kith is the scientific and spiritual knowledge of all water and wellsprings, of the calls of birds we hear of shifting winds and dangers coming. Scientists at the ICCP tell us we have five years of useful consciousness in which to heal our land which provides for us all. Will the bees know about the changing climate and adapt their phenology (the timing and cyclical patterns of events in the natural world)? Will the flowers they need be flowering when they emerge for their short flying season? The bees are becoming a feature of our garden working bees. We tend the beds and leave aside the flowering vegetables as bee food. We let the feverfew and coriander run riot. The bees like the wide open ombrelles best. Hopefully our stories and care will help carry them through. Last summer the gardeners set aside two beds and signs were placed around the flowering celery to leave them be. They look like Queen’s Lace to me, but in fact are celery. Who wouldn’t leave aside a few vegetables just for these gorgeous flowers? -- Pam McKinlay
Pam McKinlay has been working with Jenny Jandt on a collaborative Curious Minds project called BEE Creative. BEE Creative have held twenty art+science events at community festivals, with community groups and with Enviroschools which included a brief introduction by zoologists followed by hands on art activities including creating fabric collage posters. 15 collages have been selected for a 2025-2026 calendar. Each month includes a brief story about what the bees are up to that month and over their life cycle. The calendars will be available for purchase from the end of November with proceeds going to native bee conservation.
See website: jandtlab.com/bee-creative/
(...continued from front page.) took to social media for public investigation. It was clear from the busy commentary that DJ Auto and its affixed fuel station were valued assets to the Valley region. Rest assured, Thomas already knows this well. He and his team are devoted to maintaining premium vehicle servicing to their loyal clientele for whom he expresses deep gratitude. "We wouldn't be here if it wasn't for your ongoing support," Thomas explains. And he assures, "not much needs to change now. I'm just improving our current systems."
Coincidentally, McKeown's Petroleum pumps have recently ended their lease at their North East Valley location. Thomas is asking for the community's patience as he tries to negotiate for a new supplier, and preferably one with higher octane fuel. Having no source of petrol handy is as much an inconvenience for Valley area residents as it is for his team. Thomas reports that most vehicles that come through the shop usually arrive with near-empty tanks. Test drives can turn tricky when petrol isn't a hop and a skip away. Until new pumps are installed, it would be helpful if customers considered their petrol levels before drop-off. Along with the rearrangement of shop spaces, and the quest for a new petrol supplier, Thomas humbly aspires to run DJ Automotive in the most cost-effective way. He's not so concerned with expansion or increasing work volume. The loyal Valley community of +10,000 is plenty patronage, and a crew of five is just enough! Among the mechanics, there's Martin who is a doubly qualified engineer, both civil and mechanical, and Jack who is a rally fanatic and racing aficionado. A few are passionate about Japanese models. None feel threatened by electric. In fact, EV's and hybrids are welcomed. They still need tire rotations, after all, as well as maintenance of alignment, suspension, brakes, lights, window wipers, and much more than most would expect of battery-powered whips.
Summertime is fast approaching. It's been a big year for the DJ Auto crew, so a holiday will certainly be indulged. Thomas suggests you start preparing for your summer ventures as soon as possible. Check your WOF and service stickers now to book in before the seasonal shut-down. Get your road-tripping buggy, camper, or caravan serviced for any upcoming long-hauls. Thomas may even throw in a free energy drink for the ride. Stay up to date with shop hours and summer closure details by following their Facebook page, DJ Automotive Help keep the local economy afloat and a trusty auto shop conveniently close! If the pros at DJ Automotive ever made your day, sing it out through Google review. Suggestions for improvement are appreciated and valued all the same. -- Krysha
Brzuza
MIX & MATCH: OTAGO ACCESS RADIO
The crew at Naphtali are proud to announce that we are changing things up on our weekly Otago Access radio show called Mix & Match. You can still tune in at 1pm every Friday, but for those regular listeners you may notice a bit of a change in format. We have set up our own recording studio and are now producing the show in-house at Naphtali and at our sister service, The Armitage. This means when you listen in you will get more of a sense of what both are like. So far this format has allowed us to have more of our clients involved in producing and presenting the show, and we are able to interview special visitors like we did last week with our dance and music therapist, Barbara Eberhart. We are also airing our band recordings to share our talents with the world.
Be sure you don’t miss the next wonderful instalment of Mix and Match, every Friday from 1pm on OAR 105.4FM. -- Matthew Sanson
Courtney Wytenburg and Todd White in mid-interview.
Flooding in the Valley, 1991.
Installation of petrol pumps, 2007.
CONTINUED TRIBUTE FOR THE VALLEY'S BELOVED 'BIKE MAN'
Peter McDonald was a man of the people, a man who gave his life to the service of and devotion to others. North East Valley is resultantly a richer community.
Peter's memorial service at the Valley Baptist Community Centre was attended by over 200 people! Born in 1947, he lived an exceptionally active life that surprised even those well known to him. He participated in every form of sport in his younger days. In the mid-sixties he studied geography at Otago University, and followed it up with teacher training. A career in teaching did not turn out for Peter, and instead he undertook truck and bus driving for two years to pay off the teachers college bond.
A man of many surprises, Peter also worked at Les Mills after earning a Physical Education degree in 1980, later managing the gym for many years. In 1990 he was gifted a lifetime membership which he used frequently, right up to his passing.
Peter liked to be involved in all aspects of the community. He was the famous pipe-smoking rugby player for Green Island. He served many years as Clan Donald Treasurer. Peter held a black belt in karate, and even sang in choir alongside Sam Neil. "Lucky Sam," his family stated at the memorial!
Peter moved to the Valley in the early 2000’s, to a small house on Arden Street that he remodelled to what was affectionately known as "Peter fashion". In the 2010’s, Peter got involved with the North East Community Development Project, assisting at many of the events around the Valley. Instrumental in the former Healthy Homes programme, he taught residents how to insulate and optimise their homes for warmer winters. Peter's tips and tricks contributed to a healthier community, which also improved local school enrolment.
Peter embodied green living, becoming a member of the Friends of the Earth and The Values Party. He became a spokesperson with a particular interest in promoting bicycles. This was the start of his campaign for cycling that would continue for generations.
In 2015, Peter established the Community Bike Workshop on Allen Street. He was approached by other environs to help create a space to distribute, repair, and replace bicycles for locals, and to develop educational opportunities for schools. It's hard to believe that young people may not have access to bikes, but it is an unfortunate reality in our community. Peter alleviated this by providing free bikes, scooters, and trikes on which kids could learn to ride. Every Friday he operated bike repair shops at North East Valley School. He has inspired bike enthusiasts across our community.
Peter, you have built a resilient community! You dedicated your life to environmental improvement and accessibility to greener forms of transportation. When you spoke, people listened. To you, nothing seemed to be a problem, yet you always did your due diligence. Your knowledge and mana will be deeply missed but will live on through the hundreds of bikes in use across the city that were once touched by your skilful and caring hands.
-- James Sutherland, Chair of the Valley Project Exec and the Valley Community Workspace Board.
Mike Gilmore and Nathan Parker are now running the Community Bike Workshop at 11 Allen Street, open 3–5:30pm Tuesdays and 9.30am–12.30pm Saturdays.
JOHN MCKENZIE HONOURED
Our community is in debt to a remarkable human. To many in North East Valley, John Mckenzie is known as the former principal of North East Valley Normal School. John is perhaps better known as being a man impassioned to leave the community in better shape than when he found it.
In May this year, John was awarded a New Zealand Order of Merit for Services to Education. In John's 15-year tenure at NEV Normal School he helped found The Valley Project, instigating many of the initiatives that we are still running today. He also enabled the transformation of the upper school field from a soggy turf to a vibrant, thriving community garden.
A declining roll, significant truancy, and affects of poverty among his students were John's initial motivations for change. John did not want to just make a difference from within the school, but also beyond its gates.
Since retiring as principal in 2022, John McKenzie has become a founding trustee of He Ao Hou, a trust aiming to address problems facing children and youth in North Dunedin.
A belated but mighty congratulations, John!
On behalf of the Valley residents and Valley Project staff of past and present, thank you for driving community-led change for the betterment of not only your pupils, but for our community as a whole. This award is well deserved!
-- James Sutherland
EMOTIE MAGNETS
Emotions are our allies – they can tell us what we care about, when things are going wrong or well, and about being the sort of person we want to be. Emotions want to communicate with us, and help us communicate with others.
Sometimes knowing what we feel becomes increasingly hard, or we are tempted to squash unwelcome feelings, especially those that bring discomfort to ourself or others. Awareness of emotions does not mean we should act on every feeling we experience, but it does allow us to make room for a feeling or access the wisdom it has to offer and how to share that with others.
Emotie fridge magnets, developed and hand-painted by licensed and local therapist Wendy Allan, can be used to support conversations on feelings. Choose an Emotie that seems closest to what you are feeling now. Where do you feel this in your body? What might that face be thinking? Choose an Emotie that pulls your interest. When did you last feel this emotion? What does it tell you about what you really care about? Does the emotion want to give you any advice?
Emotie magnet packs and their detailed instructions are available for purchase. Contact Wendy for more info: wendy@northeastvalley.org.
Wendy provides counselling services at the Valley Project. She values the unique talents, cultural backgrounds, and resources everyone brings to issues in their life. She is not afraid to be with people in their dark places, and jointly we choose a safe pace for healing and new strengths.
KINDNESS CAMPAIGN AIMED AT BUS USERS
Otago Regional Council has launched a bus safety campaign aimed at encouraging respect and kindness among bus users. Posters will be put up in buses and around the city reminding bus users that “It’s cool to be kind.”
The campaign encourages bus users to report any problems by calling Orbus on 0800 672 8736, or 111 in an emergency, or 105 for a nonemergency. ORC continues to work closely with police and the community on a range of initiatives to improve bus safety.
DON'T BE A TURD!
Afternoon strolls, dairy doorsteps, football games, and rolling rubbish bins have been affected by the presumed negligence of some dog owners. NO ONE, especially non-dog people, want to deal with your doggy doo!
PETITION FOR NORTH DUNEDIN STREET WASTE MANAGEMENT
A group of community members are calling on the Dunedin City Council to find a permanent, viable clean-up solution to the problem of unacceptable levels of glass and refuse that remain on the streets and footpaths and in gutters of Castle Street, Leith Street North, and other streets in the Otago University student "party zone" within the North Dunedin Area.
Dangerous broken glass and rotting rubbish on the streets and pedestrian areas are left for days and weeks without management. This poses a health and safety danger for all pedestrians, but in particular:
1. Children regularly walking in this area (including small children and toddlers attending the Uni childcare centre on Castle Street).
2. Elderly folk walking in this area (many being residents of senior housing at the North end of Castle and Leith Streets).
3. Disabled people (both with limited mobility who are able to walk, and those navigating piles of rubbish and glass using mobility vehicles with pressurized tyres).
It also poses a reputational risk to the City of Dunedin!
4. International and domestic visitors to the Dunedin Botanic Garden and University area who encounter the filthy environs of Castle Street when they attempt to access these local sites.
5. Students' parents, academics, and other visitors to the University
of Otago in accommodation North of the Gardens who encounter this unacceptable street refuse in transit on foot.
The apathy to student litter also communicates to young students that there is a special allowance for antisocial behaviour with waste mismanagement in the North Dunedin area. Students are permitted to party and only expected to pick up and dispose of their waste.
For these reasons petitioners believe that the Council should:
1. Invest in a regulation upgrade for landlords and tenants that requires responsibility for behaviours taking place on their properties.
2. Work with law enforcement to ban damaging street parties in high-risk areas.
3. Invest in suitable personnel and machinery (such as the Lynx Road Sweeper: https://lynx.rasco.hr/en/) to enable Council to easily and regularly clean-up these areas.
HELP KEEP DUNEDIN SAFE AND BEAUTIFUL! SIGN THE PETITION HERE:
It is widely recognised that dogs have positive impact on health and wellbeing as human companions, but owning one carries the responsibility of being considerate of others in shared public spaces. A DCC Dog Control Bylaw requires owners of any dog that defecates in a public place or on land or premises other than that occupied by the owner to immediately remove the faeces. Failure to comply can result in a $300 fine.
Consequences endure even if you aren't dobbed in for disregarding your fouling dog. It's likely you'll eventually ruin your neighbour's day, and then karma will play out as a dangerously disgruntled driver, running late after having to hose down their car mat and change their whole outfit to match their change of shoes. Also, contact with rogue poo can cause serious illness in humans and animals. It carries viruses, bacteria, and parasites that can cause infections such as toxocariasis that sometimes leads to seizures and even blindness. Additionally, dog poo is often detected in storm water and contributes to water pollution. Research proves it can upset delicate ecosystems by encouraging algae blooms and invasive weed growth.
So, please carry a plentiful supply of poop bags. Always return to collect your sidelined soiled baggy. Keep a watchful eye on your pup in off-leash areas. Adhere to signage prohibiting dogs. Consider a heather diet for your furry fido; proper stools make pick-up more persuading. Keep in mind dog poo DNA identification is real, and that there's always someone on the ready to call you out on social media. -- Anonymous
ISLINGTON ECC CELEBRATING 50 YEARS AS COMMUNITY-BASED CENTRE
Join us at Islington Early Childhood Centre on Saturday, 23rd November 2024, from 10am to 2pm to celebrate our 50th anniversary! This day will be filled with food, activities for kids, and an opportunity to reconnect with past and present families, teachers, and the wider community. Expect face painting, puppets, music, storytelling from Kat Anna Fiddle, and more. The event will also include speeches, a cake, and the unveiling of something special to mark this milestone. Lunch will be provided for all attendees.
The Centre's first preschool teacher, Denny Grant, recently stated, “It takes hard work to run a good preschool, and it says a lot about the community around North East Valley where the Preschool has thrived, with its values intact for over fifty years.”
The Centre has a rich history. In 1973, the newsletter of the Dunedin Collective for Women reported, "On the local scene, a group of dedicated, energetic parents, frustrated by the scarcity of established and quality pre-school centres, is endeavouring to open an independent centre with a difference. Its function is two-fold—to provide a stimulating educative programme for pre-schoolers, while at the same time fulfilling an urgent daycare need for parents working outside the home and helping to free women from gender discrimination."
The Centre first began on a farmlet in Glenleith, in a borrowed premises in the form of a villa. A sliding scale fee structure was adopted, so parents paid what they could afford. Denny Grant accepted the job of preschool teacher at “something like $1,000 per annum.”
The parents were a group of people with many talents—artists, students, musicians, writers, accountants, hippies, teachers, lecturers, even a grave-digger.
in the form of bonds or loans which were repayable as the pre-school became able to do so. Several people generously donated their bonds back.
Over five decades, the Centre has stayed true to its values, offering a quality educational experience while fostering community involvement and gender equality. There have been a few name changes over the years, each marking a significant step in the Centre’s evolution and its role within the community: 1973 – Glenleith Cooperative School 1974 – Frame Street Preschool 1990 – Islington Street Preschool Inc. 1999 – Islington Early Childhood Centre
The pre-school lasted about a year at Glenleith before the owners needed their villa back. By that time, the preschool had become an officially incorporated society. The group raised money to buy the Frame Street house, where the childcare centre is now located. Support came from those who could afford it,
A large collection of information and documentation has been gathered around the Centre's history. If you're interested in reading more, you can find this article in full at northeastvalley.org/ your-community/valley-blog. Also see the Dunedin Collective for Woman files at the Hocken Library, Dunedin. And check out Elizabeth Harrison's essay: nzhistory.govt.nz/women-together/ dunedin-collective-woman
Today, Islington ECC employs three fully qualified early childhood teachers, and a teacher support. It follows Te Whāriki, the national curriculum. One of our key points of difference today is the small number of children at the Centre. We are licensed for 20 children, aged 2 to 6 years, from 8:30am to 2:30pm, Monday through Friday, during the primary school term.
The Centre is a non-profit organisation, and it has a strong family atmosphere, where parents, alongside teachers, can be empowered by joining the Parent Committee. The committee consists of parents of children attending the Centre or still affiliated with it. Parent involvement is crucial to the running of a small centre like Islington, but also an important long-standing value of the Centre. It ensures decisions remain child-focused, provides upskilling opportunities, and fosters a sense of community among those who attend the Centre. Come along and see why Islington ECC has prevailed for 50 years! -- Sarah Begg
Photo of Islington ECC playground in 1975 provided by Rosemarie Smith, one of the first supervisors.
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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
INK MAKING WORKSHOP
Learn to make coloured inks from dye plants (Indigo, Madder, and Weld) with Kat Allard. Sat. 9 Nov, 2–5pm. $90. All tools and materials supplied. Among the Sparrows, 201 North Rd. Bookings: � 021 985 999 ���� amongsparrows.com
MAINLY MUSIC
Leith Valley Church, Malvern St, Wednesday 10am, $4. Contact: Fran 467 9208 (Leith Valley Church Phone No) or � 027 456 1188
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
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
PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP
Introduction to drypoint etching on paper using Tetra-pak cartons with Kyla Cresswell. Sat. 16 Nov, 1–4pm. $90. All tools & materials supplied. Among the Sparrows, 201 North Rd. Bookings: � 021 985 999 ���� amongsparrows.com
SCREEN PRINTING WORKSHOP
Introduction to screen printing on textiles using hand cut stencils with Kate Watts. $180. Tues. 12 Nov, 10am–4pm. Tools and materials supplied. Among the Sparrows, 201 North Rd. Bookings: � 021 985 999 ���� amongsparrows.com
SHE CHOIR DUNEDIN
A non-auditioned, collaborative choir welcoming women, nonbinary, and gender queer people. Rehearse Wednesdays, 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
Concerned about your memory loss or supporting someone with dementia, we are here for you. Free support for individuals, carers and families. 03 471 6154
Dunedin. New members welcome! Contact Secretary Russell Hancox: 03 467 5126 (evenings)
BIKE WORKSHOP
Get help, use our workshop. Bikes available for koha, 3–5pm Tues, and 9.30am–12.30pm Sat. Valley Community Workspace, 11 Allen Street.
BOOKBUS LIBRARY
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: kiaora@dca.org.nz ���� www.dca.org.nz � 0800 113 160
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: ���� dunedincurtainbank.org.nz
DUNEDIN NORTH PROBUS
Retired/close to retirement? Could you benefit from meeting others? Enjoy social outings? Now accepting women's membership! NEV bowling club, 10am, 2nd Monday p/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
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 Saturday, 11am–1pm. 262 North Rd.
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 St., over the bridge. FACEBOOK North Dunedin Shed Society Inc.
ŌPOHO BOOK CLUB
Seeking new members that love reading, enjoy good discussion, and meeting new people. We meet once a month on a Tuesday evening. Susan � 027 2202 704
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
BALFOLK DANCE CLASSES
Contredanses: Beginners, Mon. 6–7pm. Beyond Basics, Mon. 7–8.30pm. Ōpoho Scout Hall, 123 Ōpoho Rd. Balfolk et Contredanses: Beginners, Tues. 9.30–10:30am. Beyond Basics, Tues. 10.30–12noon. NEV Baptist Comm. Centre, 270 North Rd. Balfolk: Partner dance, Tues. 6–7pm. Balfolk Immersion, Tues. 7–8.30pm. Ōpoho Scout Hall, 123 Ōpoho Rd. Oamaru performance group (invitation): Wed. 7–8.30pm, NEV Baptist Community Centre. Minibals at Toitū: Sunday, 24 Nov. 2–3.30pm. FREE!
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
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.
'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.
FOLK DANCING FOR FUN
Valley Baptist Community Centre, 270 North Road, 10–11.30am, Fridays, $4. Yvonne 455 2406, stureid1@yahoo.co.nz
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
GASP! DANCE TRUST
Inclusive dance for people with and without disabilities. Movement exploration and unique performance for all abilities. Seniors (+16 yrs): Mon. 6–7pm & 7.15–8.15pm. Juniors (under 16 yrs): Tues. 4–5pm. New Athenaeum Theatre, 23 The Octagon. gaspdance@gmail.com
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. Koha participation, run all year, and are level based. Contact Colleen Robb: � 021 0228 7258 ciga.nz.dunedin@gmail.com
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
NEV BOWLING CLUB
139 North Rd. New members welcome. Come along and have a go. Bruce � 027 432 8649 or Michelle � 027 408 2603
nevbowls@xtra.co.nz
ORTHO-BIONOMY
In pain or discomfort? Had surgery or injuries? Ortho-Bionomy is a gentle way to help you in 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
CREATIVE WRITING FOR KIDS
1-1 tutoring for 8-14yrs. Emphasis on creativity whilst ensuring a positive engagement with reading and writing. I have a BA in English & Creative Writing. Published poet and librarian. Holly creativewritingdunedin@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 sessions up to 20 children. Well-resourced play space & nature playground. Mon–Fri 8.30am–2.30pm. Book a visit: ���� islington.org.nz 03 473 7490 islington.ecc@gmail.com
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. Code club projects & friendly games. Meet 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
Nurturing play space for 0–6yrs, where children and whānau attend together. 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 Sundays (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. Zoom option. Different strategies to help your child achieve success. Diane � 021 357 565
dvalavanis@aol.com
NATIVE FRENCH SPEAKER
wanted to help me improve my French. Txt Pauline � 027 717 0282
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
housing
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. 32 A4 pages, 8,000 words, 60 photos. $20ea. Available from saddlehillpress@xtra.co.nz and Valley Project � 027 248 0714
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
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. � Douglas 021 1567 667 or dczeadin1@gmail.com
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
GARDENER
Very experienced. Light weeding/ trimming, winter rose pruning. 03 473 0159 (evenings)
GARDENING SERVICES
Rejuvenate your garden in time for spring! Tree pruning, hedge trimming, clearing weeds, mowing lawns; one-off tidy-up or regular maintenance, Zen Gardens Ltd. is here to help. Free quote! Geoff: hellozengardens@gmail.com � 027 241 2288
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
LOCAL SUPPORTING LOCAL
I'm Walter, proudly from N.E.V. Mowing lawns for extra income and to keep the Valley beautiful! FREE for 1st-timers Sep–Nov only. Cheapest prices locals can afford! Quotes free & timely. All grass removed. mrwalterskipper@gmail.com � Walter 022 343 5647
NEV LASER ENGRAVING
Want something personalised? Get it laser engraved. Wood, ceramic, acrylic & more. Call and see if we can help. 11 Allen St. � Jeff 021 957 369
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
SPLIT FIREWOOD FOR SALE
Mixed grade & seasoned. $120 per cubic meter. Pick-up only (Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays 9.30am–12.30pm) secretary@ northdunedinshedsoc.org.nz
SUBSIDISED INSULATION
Many Otago homes are eligible for subsidised ceiling and underfloor insulation! Find out more support@premierotago.co.nz or � 022 592 1807
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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LOST CAT
Name: "Simba" Last seen in September by New World Gardens. 027 284 3754
Event photos by Hakan Oktay
Event photos by Krysha Brzuza
MINI GIG, MEGA SOUND!
You won't want to miss this bangin' bite-size version of the renowned Waitati Music Festival – 12 hours, 20 performers, one insanely cool venue hidden in Waitati Valley just a 15-minute drive north of Dunedin City. Tickets are limited to 300 revellers. Pre-sales for this Mini-Fest fundraiser are a ridiculously good price of $40 each (that's $3.33 per hour for choice entertainment!) Get yours now at Cosmicticketing.co.nz and be sure to follow waitatimusicfest on Facebook to whet your party palette.
Rachel Brooking
WE 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 per issue for printing alone, with other expenses on top. Thank you for your considerations! givealittle.co.nz/org/northeastvalley
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