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North East Valley and Dunedin

This page contains brief information about Dunedin city and what makes it a great place to live and bring up a family.

History

Dunedin was born out of gold and reached maturity through industry and educational excellence. From New Zealand's largest city by population in days gone by, to the largest city by area today, Dunedin has always held a prominent position in our country.

The city has always recognised the importance of its heritage and this can be found in the original architecture and prominence of memorials both to our fallen soldiers and to our pioneering forebears.

We have retained many features of our past, from old tram tracks to Pixie Town. While many of the city's features caused varying degrees of controversy at the time of their inception, they have with patience and constant awareness of changing needs, become much-loved and well recognised city amenities.

The Present Day

With a population of about 122,000 people, Dunedin has the buzz but not the fast pace of a large metropolitan city. More people are choosing to settle here, taking advantage of the lower cost of living, the low traffic, low crime rate and the lack of commuting hassles.

For a city of its size, Dunedin is relatively easy to get around, regardless of what time of the day it is. It has very accessible recreational and cultural venues, great shopping, supermarkets, restaurants, as well as first-rate health care and education.

Business in Dunedin

Business opportunities are rife in Dunedin. It has a buoyant economy, industry growth, and a full range of employment opportunities. Dunedin is the financial hub of Otago and excels in areas such as agriculture, engineering, manufacturing, information communication technology, biotechnology, fashion, forestry and more.

Education in Dunedin

Dunedin is built around its tertiary institutions, and has the deserved reputation as the country's premier centre of learning, housing a student population of about 20,000. The country's first University – the University of Otago, adjacent to the Otago Polytechnic and the Dunedin College of Education, together form a compact tertiary education heartland, only minutes from the City centre. North East Valley Normal School is well situated for an easy walk, bike ride or drive to the city centre.

Dunedin heritage

Also, Dunedin has a deserved reputation as one of the best-preserved Victorian and Edwardian cities in the Southern Hemisphere, and it even has its own castle. Also worth exploring is the Otago University, The Railway Station, Olveston, the First Church, and the Municipal Chambers.

What to do in Dunedin?

Dunedin's history and its wildlife are the common areas of interest for travellers to the city. However, there is also a growing arts and culture scene, the Cadbury Chocolate Factory, beautiful gardens, parks, walking tracks – and the Visitor Centre staff can guide you to what suits you best.

Visit About Dunedin http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/isite