(Dunedin, 5 February 2026) - A new city-wide festival celebrating Dunedin’s rich heritage and evolving cultural identity will launch in 2027, a collaboration between the Southern Heritage Trust and the Dunedin City Council (DCC). Foundations: Festival of Dunedin’s Past, Present and Future will replace the city’s long-running Heritage Festival, building on its seven-year legacy while expanding its scope to engage broader and more diverse audiences. The new festival will bring together history,...

Members were offered an opportunity to explore a grand mansion in Belgrave Crescent in Kaikorai. It stood proudly above the old line of one of the cable cars. It was a delight to wend our way around expansive rooms and hallways discovering yet more surprising areas of the house. We are always grateful for these opportunities to view some of Dunedin’s hidden treasures.

Members were recently invited to Roslyn to visit the stunning Category 2 heritage-listed home , Mahara, owned by Trust member Rosie Creighton. Rosie was so generous of her time and the detail she shared with us through every room in this beautiful home over almost 2 hours was a step back in time.