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Maori Hill School pupils have brought some Christmas cheer to the central city.
Dozens of children visited the Dunedin Television studio, for a festive choir showcase.
And they were excited to perform classic carols, alongside some newer favourites.
As residents get their last minute shopping done, local retailers are reaping the rewards.
The Dunedin Central Rotary Club is among outlets selling goods in the midst of the Christmas season.
But the money they're making is all going back into the community.
Local organisations are gearing up for the city's annual community Christmas function.
The Acts of Kindness Trust is hosting a lunch in partnership with the Dunedin City Council, for people who don't have a place to spend the holiday.
And it's all in a bid to help counter loneliness over the festive season.
A large number of Dunedin City Council parking machines are out of service, due to a technician vacancy.
The council's working to rectify the issue, and its parking wardens are letting some people off without tickets.
So with that in mind our word on the street team asked members of the public if they've had problems with DCC parking metres.
Church members are rallying to create Christmas gifts for prisoners at the Otago Corrections Facility.
Elim Church has been running the initiative for a decade.
And those involved say they're humbled by what they receive in return.
Survey results show this year's main concerts at Forsyth Barr Stadium have generated almost $20m for the local economy.
Stadium managers have just released the economic impact data, after surveying thousands of ticket holders.
They say the Rod Stewart, Neil Diamond and Fleetwood Mac concerts have provided a significant boost to the city's businesses.
Last month's Fleetwood Mac concert was attended by almost 35,000 people, many of whom were visiting from out of Dunedin.
A dozen people have been honoured with hero status in the Otago regional section of the New Zealander of the Year Awards.
The 12 Local Hero Award recipients were revealed at a ceremony in Dunedin last night.
Among them was Taieri pilot Graeme Gale, who's in charge of operating the Otago Regional Rescue Helicopter.
Local magician and service station operator Jonathan Usher was also honoured for his extensive charity work.
The other heroes are from Queenstown, Wanaka, Alexandra, Kakanui and Oamaru.
Thousands of Dunedin students are graduating this week with a range of qualifications.
For many, it means their time in the city is over after years of study.
But some are choosing to stay put and develop their careers locally, to the benefit of the community.
A local MP is weighing into the fight for South Dunedin's Work and Income office to be reopened.
The office in Hillside Road was flood-damaged in June and has been closed since.
Some South Dunedin residents have been complaining about having to travel into the city to the nearest WINZ office.
Dunedin South MP Clare Curran is calling on the government to offer up some answers about when the service will resume.
She says the Dunedin South electorate has more than 18,000 people on income support.
Almost 150 food parcels are being put together by members of Taieri charity groups.
It's an effort to help families under stress at Christmastime.
And the project is shining a light on the community's generosity.