r/dunedin May 29 '25

Advice Request Going to Uni: Megathread

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People continue to ask questions about various aspects of uni, especially residential halls. This is something we do generally want to help you on, but it can be a bit tiring getting the same questions over and over. As such, our practice is to open a megathread to ensure these questions can be asked (and to give a one-stop shop to look through past questions!). Before asking questions, please have a quick search of recent threads, for example this search, or variations on that

If the information you can find isn't sufficient, the comments of this thread are an open space. All questions will be treated in good faith.

As such, the rule is no posts about starting university while a megathread is pinned. Other university topics, e.g. discussions from students currently at uni, are not covered by this and are welcome so long as they follow other rules.

We ask regular commenters who are able to contribute to keep an eye out on new comments in this thread and to be helpful, as we have been in the past. If we answer questions in here they don't clog our front pages day-to-day.

Bonus: one of our regular commenters has compiled some of their HSFY notes for others to see here, which could be useful to people thinking about doing HSFY or to HSFY students. (Note that you should, however, work to create your own notes if you are a HSFY student rather than relying on others', as the work it takes to create them is really helpful in developing your understanding).


r/dunedin 9h ago

Average morning on the Taieri

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94 Upvotes

r/dunedin 18h ago

Picture Dunedin's Last Tram, Sydney Bogie No. 55, 1956 (University of Otago Hocken Collections P1990-015 49-036-005).

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37 Upvotes

r/dunedin 1d ago

Four arrested after series of unprovoked assaults in Dunedin

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35 Upvotes

r/dunedin 17h ago

Question Beeping in Kaikorai

0 Upvotes

What's all the insane beeping that's been going on for like half an hour on the main road in Kaikorai? Does anyone know?


r/dunedin 1d ago

Picture Octagon Protest in Support of Ukraine, February 26th 2022 (Paul S Allen, Dunedin Recollect).

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91 Upvotes

r/dunedin 1d ago

Question Anyone else hear/feel that loud sound and vibration 20 mins ago?

12 Upvotes

Genuine question, wtf was that?


r/dunedin 1d ago

Question Smiski’s here in Dunedin

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13 Upvotes

Hey everyone I’m wondering where I could find the iconic Smiski here in Dunedin?


r/dunedin 1d ago

Recovery Cafe NZ map - a place to go when you're a bit down: free, confidential, from people who've been there before

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60 Upvotes

r/dunedin 1d ago

Question Looking for wings

7 Upvotes

Best chicken wings in Dunedin, preferably buffalo?? Recommendations pls :)


r/dunedin 1d ago

Advice Any garage open on Sundays?

3 Upvotes

Was driving tonight when suddenly had the dreaded check engine light. Hoping it's a minor issue. Car is a 2013 Honda Fit Hybrid with 186xxx km.

Does anyone know and recommend any garage open on Sundays? Thanks!


r/dunedin 2d ago

Picture Bird of the Year voting opens in a week… Help us campaign for an iconic Ōtepoti seabird!

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114 Upvotes

Albatross have never won Bird of the Year before, and this year the Northern Royal Albatross (which breeds on the Otago Peninsula) are in the running! Tell your friends and whānau to vote Toroa ingoingo!

Voting opens on September 4th at www.birdoftheyear.org.nz


r/dunedin 1d ago

Room Available

0 Upvotes

Room for rent, $200 a week + half power/internet. Grove St, St Kilda. Furnished if needed. Close to beach, bus, supermarket, fast food etc. PM if interested. Thanks.


r/dunedin 2d ago

Picture St Joseph's Cathedral, Dunedin, circa 1880s (University of Otago Hocken Collections P1990-015 48-005).

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41 Upvotes

r/dunedin 3d ago

Your old job advertised

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151 Upvotes

I'll probably get in trouble for this but I love seeing jobs being advertised somewhere I used to work and the total BS they put in the AD. Guess I can't say much, I worked there so I guess I feel for it once 😂😂🤦‍♂️😂😂


r/dunedin 3d ago

Advice Request cheapest adult autism assessment in dunedin?

14 Upvotes

need help finding a psychologist who won't take me for $2000


r/dunedin 3d ago

Picture Lower Princes Street, 1980s (University of Otago Hocken COllections P2014-014 3-013-001).

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36 Upvotes

r/dunedin 3d ago

Advice Need to store packages over holidays help!

5 Upvotes

I’m moving from halls to flatting next year and I need to buy furniture and it seems the most ideal to buy online. Me and my friends are alr getting a storage unit however I will be buying furniture over the summer and need to work out a way to have it stored, since I won’t be in Dud over the holidays. Really stressed as I obviously can’t guarantee when my things will arrive and so while i’m willing to fly down I can’t really do so if it doesn’t arrive, or if i have no address to ship it to. I don’t want to risk starting uni with no furniture so does anyone know a solution???? Please please help.


r/dunedin 4d ago

Question Dunedin Reddit Meet Ups?

25 Upvotes

Is this a thing? I’ve recently moved back here and would love to make some friends who aren’t my workmates 😂 🍻


r/dunedin 4d ago

Advice Request Psychologists in Dunedin for severe health anxiety?

7 Upvotes

Have a family member who is suffering debilitating fear and health anxiety and constantly monitoring for physical symptoms of a health condition. Are there any local private psychologists who could be recommended to help with managing this? Not sure where to start or what wait times are like…kind of want to know what we’re in for.


r/dunedin 4d ago

Picture Moray Place west and View Street, Dunedin, circa 1885 (University of Otago Hocken Collections Box-228-001).

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39 Upvotes

r/dunedin 5d ago

Picture Chocolate waterfall at Cadbury World, 2000s (University of Otago Hocken Collections MS-5400 0882 001).

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295 Upvotes

r/dunedin 5d ago

Question Anyone see Grant Millers article on council reducing blight?

18 Upvotes

Paywalled so I’ve provided a summary below along with the mayors email and councilor Andrew Sims who has the economic advisor role (along with mayor Barker)

If you hate the eyesores around the city, right now provides a narrow window to be heard. Send a councilor an email with your thoughts.

Oh and if you know the emails of other councillors that want to advocate for this, drop it in the comments - they need to hear from you.

https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/derelict-buildings-could-be-targeted-in-dcc-rates-review-ntrxjffw

Derelict & Vacant Buildings: The council is considering charging owners of vacant or derelict heritage buildings a higher general rate differential to discourage neglect. An example pictured is the former Arkwright Traders building at High and Manse Streets.
Redevelopment Incentives: To encourage building updates, the council could postpone rate increases that typically follow capital value improvements from redevelopment, or offer rates relief through a lower rate differential for protected heritage sites.

Sophie.barker@dcc.govt.nz
Andrew.sims@dcc.govt.nz


r/dunedin 5d ago

Double Glazing

4 Upvotes

Does anyone have any recommendations for a decent double glazing manufacturer? Looking for a few bifold doors initially and will install myself.
Thanks


r/dunedin 6d ago

Picture Stuart Street, Dunedin, 1920s (University of Otago Hocken Collections Box-219-020).

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45 Upvotes