Category Archives: Portobello Community Inc

Paddock Pursuit will return in 2019

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Michael

Just a quick note to let folks know that the Portobello Paddock Pursuit, our popular muddy, slimy, wet obstacle course fun run, will not be taking place this year. The organising committee lost a few key volunteers this year , … Continue reading →

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Ferry service set to return to Portobello

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Michael

The weekend of 22-23 September will find Otago Harbour full of celebration as scheduled ferry service returns between Portobello and Port Chalmers. Continue reading →

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Roadworks update

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Michael

Construction is well underway on the section of the Peninsula Connection between Turnbulls Bay and Portobello. The project includes road widening and construction of a shared path for pedestrians and cyclists. In some areas, the road will be raised to … Continue reading →

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Opening of Portobello Heritage Trail

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Portobello Editor

The official opening of the Portobello Heritage Trail took place on Saturday 14th of October with around 70 people from the Peninsula and city taking place. The opening was part of the 2017 Dunedin Heritage Festival “Harbour City” celebrating the … Continue reading →

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Portobello Paddock Pursuit 2017 Registration

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Portobello Editor

NEW AND IMPROVED ONLINE REGISTRATION The Portobello Paddock Pursuit is growing every year that we hold the event. To make it easier for the organisers and for those wanting to take part we have created online registration and payment. Early-bird … Continue reading →

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Signs of the Times

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Portobello Editor

Portobello Community Incorporated are excited to be having the official opening of their new Portobello Heritage Trail on Saturday 14th October as part of the 2017 Dunedin Heritage Festival. The new traill consist of seven interpretative signs giving the history of … Continue reading →