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Dunedin's former prison.

Walks on hold due to lockdown!
23rd August 2021

Kia ora folks, The delta variant of Covid-19 has forced NZ back into lockdown. Walks are on hold until further notice. We are still able to respond to enquiries. Stay safe, and do the right thing. Kia kaha!

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Hort Talk
6th July 2021

Sometimes service clubs or other groups ask me to speak about something. The topic is usually work-related, eg. my experiences as a tour guide. Last week, at Dunedin Botanic Garden, I got to speak about another subject close to my heart: Japanese gardens. HortTalks are a collaboration between Dunedin …

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Alert Level Four author, Athol Parks. Photo by Izumi Schmidt.

Alert Level Four interview
31st May 2021

Alert Level Four author Athol Parks, and bookbinder David Stedman (Dutybound), were interviewed by RNZ's Lynn Freeman recently. The interview aired on Lynn's fabulous show, Standing Room Only, on Sunday, 30 May. Click on the following link: https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/standing-room-only/audio/2018797572/athol-parks-captures-mosgiel-at-alert-level-four

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Bookbinder David Stedman, of Dutybound. Photo by Izumi Schmidt.

Alert Level Four sells out!
9th May 2021

Well - we had a really enjoyable and successful book launch on Thursday. The books have already sold out! It's very likely that we'll do a second edition. We'll announce that decision soon. In the meantime I'm very much enjoying being a tour guide and an author. The weather …

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My lockdown project

Alert Level Four book launch
27th April 2021

I'm really proud to announce the release of my first proper book. Alert Level Four comprises 33 vignettes or articles - one for each day of New Zealand's 2020 COVID-19 lockdown.  Though prompted by the lockdown - I needed to write out my thoughts in order to process them …

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City Walks receives Qualmark award
23rd April 2021

We have always worked hard to deliver the best possible tours to our customers, and to provide outstanding customer service. And feedback from our customers has always indicated that we're doing just that. However, 15 years on, we felt it was sensible to seek Qualmark accreditation - New Zealand's …

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Image courtesy of DCC Archives

From the archives
14th April 2021

One of the joys of this job is that I get to research some really interesting stuff - and while doing that research I happen upon other interesting stuff! This photo is a great example. I was searching the DCC Archives for something about Dunedin's railway heritage, when I …

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Muscle cars, Water Street..

Easter hours
31st March 2021

We are having a break April 2 - 5. No walks will be offered during this time. Walks will resume Tuesday, April 6. Have a great Easter!

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Walks resume once more!
10th March 2021

Kia ora, we're back on our feet! COVID-19 Alert settings have dropped back to Two in Auckland, and One in the rest of NZ (including Dunedin). That means we can resume walks again. We'll continue to take the necessary precautions: walkers (and your guide) must declare if they've had …

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Superman, where are you?

Raised Alert levels halt walks again
28th February 2021

Once more, Auckland finds itself in COVID-19 Alert Level Three, while the rest of NZ, including Dunedin, is at Alert Level Two. We do not offer walks at these settings, because we cannot deliver a quality experience while ensuring your safety and maintaining the safety and confidence of the …

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