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The Lowdown

He Panui o Kaituna South Dunedin Community Newsletter Issue 14 Whiringa-ā-Nuku/October 2018

Lively Up Yourself - Street Festival starts with a BANG!

The South Dunedin Street Festival will start

with a bang on Saturday 3 November.

Amadeo Enrique-Ballastero, the Discovery World Coordinator, scientist and magic maker will be creating a BANG to mark the official opening at 11am (although the Festival will be open from 10am.) The City of Dunedin Pipe Band will then perform, giving us a truly Dunedin start to the day.

Some of the activities and attractions so far are:

Mitre 10 Mega will be here all day with different DIY demonstrations every 15 minutes and their famous “Easy As” attraction where staff help children to complete simple DIY projects.

There will be a Move It zone with a demonstration of wheelchair basketball and the chance to have a go yourself, along with wheelchair self-defence. Anytime Fitness will conduct a class which you are welcome to join.

The Crooked Spoke bike repair people will be there – learn how to look after your bike!

Stitch Kitchen will be teaching people how to make tote bags from recycled fabric, in The Armitage, along with members of Grey Power who will be teaching people how to knit and crochet.

There’s a Kids Zone with craft, face painting and other fun things for littlies to do.

Lots of stalls and information about anything from an array of groups working in our community including DCC and the Library team and a chance to have a say about what we need in our new Community Centre and library

And of course there is the food! Come and taste the South Dunedin Street Festival Specials from our own international restaurants – Turkish, Japanese, Chinese, Cambodian, Indian – plus an array of food trucks and new businesses. There will be tables and chairs available on the street, to eat at while taking in the scene.

(More information can be found on page 3)

https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/blast-science

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Community hui focus on managing climate change risks

Sixty people from South Dunedin took part in the third South Dunedin Community Hui on Tuesday 18th September, at the Blind Foundation. There was a wide representation of the various groups and communities that make up South Dunedin - older people, Pacifika, different ‘villages’ like Caversham, St Clair, Corstorphine, people living with disabilities, young people, church communities and more!

The Community Hui provided an opportunity for people from all around our community to connect, collaborate and be heard. The focus of discussion was the threat of rising water levels and climate change. Representatives from the DCC gave presentations and engaged with participants about their concerns.

Maria Ioannou, the DCC Corporate Policy Manager, wanted to find out what we thought was the best way for the community to be consulted about climate change. She spoke of three ways that have been used overseas, varying from smaller representative groups to community wide workshops. The feeling of the meeting was that we all want to have our voice heard, initially at least, and that community representatives need to be involved with any decision making groups.

Then Tom Dyer, the 3 Waters Group Manager spoke about the complexity of managing waste and storm water in South Dunedin. He acknowledged that there were no quick fixes and that the DCC was still modelling possible solutions to be sure they are actually viable. He has assured us that consultation will take place before any decisions are taken by the DCC.

The Hui participants had some questions and comments of course. People were concerned about the pace of decision making and the need to develop climate change discussions rather than simply repeating the same points. It was

recognized that the Hui was part of an ongoing conversation between the community and the DCC and similar events will be held in the near future.

We were fed, again, by the Catholic Social Services Monday Lunch group, who did amazing

things with rescued food. Thanks!

It was wonderful to hear from the different groups and individuals in the room, about what they do and what they want to have happen in the community. Some ideas were a Wheels Day where vehicles ranging from wheelchairs to skateboards will have some fun together; a Garden Tour of South Dunedin; a pool for the kids in Corstorphine; a community pantry in Musselburgh….. and much more.

The next Hui will be early next year and all are welcome. It will be advertised through Dunedin news sites on Facebook, the Lowdown and via email. If you want to be notified by email let Eleanor know at eleanordoig14@gmail.com or ring Catholic Social Services on 455 3838.

Volunteers at the Bathgate Park School community garden. https://www.facebook.com/711230102244801/photos/pcb.2159902927377504/2159902897377507/?type=3&theater

Go to southdunedin.org.nz or the redesigned

official South Dunedin website. News of the business association, register for street festival and find past issues of The Lowdown. It looks great!

We are very happy to announce that the South Dunedin Community Network – a group which has evolved from the Community Hui – applied for and was granted $64,715 by the DCC to fund community work in South Dunedin.

We hope to have a community worker in place in the new year. The next Community Hui will be held in February, where we can all have input into the development of a Community Plan. More details in the New Year.

South Dunedin Community

Network receives funding

Check out the new-look website

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South Dunedin Street Festival

Proposed schedule of dance and music

Dance programme on the Bramwell stage at the Macandrew Rd end of the Festival (NB subject to change) 10.00am Rock ‘n Roll Revival 10.30am ABSolute Fitness workout 11.15am Dunedin Dance Club – ballroom dancing 11.35am Natyalokanz Indian dancers 12.00 Amadeo performance of science and stuff (he’s awesome!) 12.40pm Irish Beat 1 .00pm Bathgate Park kapa haka 1.20pm Ceroc – modern jive 1.40pm Queens Hip Hop To be confirmed 2.00pm He Waka Kotuia to be confirmed 2.20pm Saint Clair School Singers 2.40pm RASA School of Dance Music programme on the Band Stage around the corner in McBride St (subject to change, but you get the idea) 10:00 Darryl Baser 10:30 James Dignan 11:00 Parade - pipes 11:15 Freedom To Sing 11:45 Before the Snooze 12:30 Steve King 1:00 Ronnie Stash 1:30 Valley Bluegrass 2:15 Katharticus If you have some time to offer as a volunteer, guiding people, manning vantage points, and lots more besides, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Fiona McKinlay 022 676 0614

The Lowdown is produced and distributed by volunteers and relies on contributions from the public. If

you have anything to include, be it a contribution, or items for the calendar, please email us at

southdlowdown@gmail.com or contact Nick Orbell at the Dunedin City Council. Special thanks to

Ganesh and Adrija Rout for sponsoring printing of The Lowdown.

Remember to check out the Proud to be South D facebook page,

https://www.facebook.com/proudtobesouthd/

as well as the http://southdunedin.org.nz/ website, for more news about developments in our community.

Deadline for next edition is November 9

HOMEMADE CLEANER WORKSHOP

with Maureen Howard

Wednesday 14 November

7 - 8.30pm

The Hub, 158 Oxford

St

Cost to be advised

Tired of buying costly chemical cleaners? Keen to find family and nature friendly alternatives? Enjoy sharing your recipes? This interactive workshop is suitable for those who are new to making cleaners as well as those who already make cleaners. You will have the opportunity to make some homemade cleaners from simple ingredients such as baking soda, vinegar, pure soap and soap nuts. Learn how these ingredients work and how they can be combined as cleaners. Take away some easy-to-make recipes, sample cleaners, plus information on where you can buy ingredients. REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL as numbers are restricted. Email Maureen on mo4planet@gmail.com or telephone 021 206 3593.

About Maureen. For nine years until 2015, Maureen was the DCC's Sustainable Living Facilitator for the Sustainable Living Courses.

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Those readers who have been paying attention will be aware that the Early Years Hub (in the

former Forbury School premises) recently faced closure, after losing funding. They have gained a lifeline from the DCC to enable them to operate until the end of June next year. This also gives them a window of time to source other funding. In the meantime, it is business as usual for the many groups who use this facility. Many of the calendar items above take place at the Early Years Hub.

Every Rahina/Monday: Dunedin Korean Playgroup 10.00am - 3.00pm @ the Early Years Hub. A group for Mums from the Korean Community B4 School Check, 10am - 2pm @ the Hub,

ph 0800 247224 to make appointment Elementary English Class, 1pm - 3pm, run by

English language Partners, @ the Early Years Hub, ph 455 5266 Steady As You Go gentle exercise falls prevention classes, 9.15 -10.15 am and again 10.30 – 11.30 am @ South Dunedin Baptist Church $2-$3 / class. Contact Margaret, Age Concern Otago 479-3052 Steady As You Go class 2– 3pm @ Pop-up hub,

Hillside Rd, $2-$3 / class. Contact Margaret, Age Concern Otago 479-3052 Every Ratu/Tuesday: Steady As You Go gentle exercise falls prevention

classes, 9.15 -10.15 am and again 10.30 – 11.30 am @ South Dunedin Baptist Church $2-$3 / class. Contact Margaret, Age Concern Otago 479-3052 Kat's Playtime Playgroup, 10am - 12 midday Every Tuesday morning @the Early Years Hub Contact Katrina, 0211735678 Koru International Playgroup, 10:30 am – 1.30pm @ the Early Years Hub. A weekly playgroup for 0-5 yr olds. Celebrating our unique cultures. Dress-ups, music, cooking science and more. For more information, please contact Ainee Cha 021 201 6704 Every Raapa/Wednesday: Coffee and Chat, 1.30 - 2.30pm, South Dunedin

Baptist Church, $1.00. Guest speakers and activities.

Storytime 1:30pm during school terms. Stories

and songs for pre-school children & their caregivers. @ South Dunedin Community Pop Up, 199 Hillside Rd, South Dunedin. Every Rapare/Thursday: Tai Chi class @ St James Presbyterian Church, King Edward St, 1.30 – 2.30 pm $3, contact Margaret, Age Concern Otago 479-3052 B4 School Check, 10am - 2pm @ the Early Years

Hub, ph 0800 247224 to make appointment Sidey lunch, 12 noon @ Sidey Hall, Thorn St,

Caversham. Free South Dunedin Seniors Club, 2pm - 3.30pm.

Entertainment and Afternoon Tea $3.50. South Dunedin Community Hall, 255 King Edward Street. Every Ramere/Friday: B4 School Check, 10am - 2pm @ the Early Years

Hub, ph 0800 247224 to make appointment Steady As You Go gentle exercise falls prevention class, Catholic Social Services, 42 Macandrew Road, 11 am - 12 noon. A special class developing new exercises for the programme. $3. Contact Margaret, Age Concern Otago 479-3052 Wild Things Kotuku Multi-Ethnic Playgroup

12.30pm - 3pm @ the Early Years Hub Ph 021 133 6903 or 477 2944 Craft group, @ Stepping Stones, 186 Macandrew

Rd, 10am - 1pm, free. Dunedin Korean Playgroup

10am - 3pm @ the Early Years Hub. A group for Mums from the Korean Community. Karyn's Playgroup, 10am - 12 midday @ the

Early Years Hub Lego Club 3:30pm-4:30pm. Use your imagination and get building! Lego bricks provided. Suitable ages - 5 yrs + @ South Dunedin Community Pop Up, 199 Hillside Rd, South Dunedin.

What’s on in South D? Your community calendar

Other happenings…

Otepoti Babywearing Library, last Wednesday of each month, 10am - 12pm, @ the Early Years Hub Conscious Parenting, second Wednesday of each month, 10am -1pm @ the Early Years Hub. A heart-centred approach to nurturing ourselves and our families. Dunedin mums PND group, fortnightly on Thursdays, @ the Early Years Hub. A support group run by mums, for mums. For more information call Tash on 021 1791232.

We aim to print the calendar each issue but it sometimes doesn’t appear due to lack of space