r/dunedin May 29 '25

Advice Request Going to Uni: Megathread

13 Upvotes

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 4h ago

Picture Overlooking ANZAC Square, Dunedin, November 15th 2013 (Paul S Allen, Dunedin Recollect).

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20 Upvotes

r/dunedin 18h ago

Question Reddit meet up

38 Upvotes

Hello all. As promised here I am to organise a meet up!

Not entirely sure what everyone had in mind so suggestions and comments are welcome/needed.

I was thinking maybe somewhere with a cafe/bar situation so anyone who needs some liquid courage can do so but not an actual bar in case anyone finds that difficult. Ombrellos or Ironic come to mind but I'm sure there's plenty of other options.

As for the day/time I'm guessing an evening? I'm free all the time so there are no strong feelings on that from me.

If you're keen to come along comment when would work best for you and we'll see what the consensus is.

If there's anything else I haven't thought of let me know!


r/dunedin 14h ago

Advice What is Social Netball like at the Edgar Centre?

6 Upvotes

Me and a group of friends (late high school age) are thinking about putting together a team for the social netball competitions at the Edgar Centre. We all have enough people for a team, but none of us are particularly keen on the level of competitiveness/drama that can sometimes come with high school netball. We’re basically just looking for something fun where we can just play netball.

We’re all still in high school, and we’re worried we might be noticeably younger than most of the teams.

One of my friends’ mums plays social netball at the Edgar Centre and reckons it can actually be more competitive than high school netball, which has made us a bit hesitant.

For anyone who plays there, is that actually the case? How competitive would you say the Wednesday women’s social competition is? Is it genuinely social, or is it more of a “social” competition where everyone still really wants to win?

Also, would you recommend it for a group of high schoolers who are mainly looking to have fun?

If not, does anyone know of anywhere else around Dunedin where we could play very casual/social netball against other people rather than just playing amongst ourselves?

Any experiences/advice would be appreciated! :)


r/dunedin 1d ago

Picture George St, Dunedin, circa 1879-1882 (University of Otago Hocken Collections P1990-015 01-010).

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24 Upvotes

r/dunedin 1d ago

Advice Request How's living in Ravensbourne?

14 Upvotes

This weekend I'm going to a viewing for a seemingly really nice house in Ravensbourne right on the harbor. It's been renovated and it's double glazed. What is it like living there?

My husband drives but I would have to mostly take the bus to get to work in town (3 days a week) - I see that the number 14 goes by every half hour and the bus stop is right in front of the house. We're in our mid 30s and are planning to have a child in the next year. Would appreciate any advice!


r/dunedin 1d ago

Picture Guess how much my groceries cost

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174 Upvotes

I bought this last week, guess how much it cost.
The paper wrap above the eggs has half a kilo of fish (Ling). I went to 4 shops for this.

Edit: the answer is $83.90
Trying to stop shopping at the duopoly as much as possible, support these awesome little shops.
Unimart, Harbour Fish, Yogiji’s and Veggie Boys.


r/dunedin 15h ago

Advice Is it worth it to get a car as a PhD?

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I'm starting my PhD next year and is considering getting a second-hand hybrid/EV. I've been living on Maori Hill since undergrad, but I'm at a point in life where I feel like walking to & back from campus and bringing my groceries up the hill is inefficent - but i would rather walk than bus (since they're unreliable and sometime the smell make me nauseous).

I'm an international student, just got my restricted recently and have never owned a car, my family don't know much about it either since we only uses motorbike back home. From my understanding, it is expensive (and slightly unjustifiable) for uni students to own a car esp. living in central dunedin - road cost, WoF, etc. and i feel like having to pay for parking is a scam. But I guess that's life. I kinda want to move to Christchurch after so idk if I should until then.

What would you do?


r/dunedin 2d ago

Picture George Street, Dunedin, looking north, 1999-2000 (University of Otago Hocken Collections MS-5249 0142 014).

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88 Upvotes

r/dunedin 2d ago

Average morning on the Taieri

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148 Upvotes

r/dunedin 3d 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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55 Upvotes

r/dunedin 3d ago

Four arrested after series of unprovoked assaults in Dunedin

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33 Upvotes

r/dunedin 3d ago

Question Beeping in Kaikorai

2 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 4d ago

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

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107 Upvotes

r/dunedin 3d ago

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

16 Upvotes

Genuine question, wtf was that?


r/dunedin 3d ago

Question Smiski’s here in Dunedin

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14 Upvotes

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


r/dunedin 4d 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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r/dunedin 3d ago

Question Looking for wings

8 Upvotes

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


r/dunedin 3d 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 5d ago

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

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123 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 3d ago

Room Available

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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 5d ago

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

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44 Upvotes

r/dunedin 5d ago

Your old job advertised

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173 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 5d 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 6d ago

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

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35 Upvotes