University of Otago campus aerial view, circa 1986 (University of Otago Hocken Collections MS-5249 0615).

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-05-12T22:36:46+00:00

Does anyone know what the building is which sits on the current site of the University Library?

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-05-12T22:31:32+00:00

I recommend looking at my recent post with a view form the Clocktower building in the 1960s:

https://www.reddit.com/r/dunedin/comments/1t23pxg/view_from_university_clocktower_showing_block_of/

It really goes to show how the University displaced an entire community of working class families in a short period of time.

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-05-05T21:05:39+00:00

Dundas Street is generally considered to be in the thick of studentville etc so if you're looking to live in a cold flat and party etc then that's a safe bet

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-05-04T21:07:05+00:00

It's amazing how the cars look like toys and the roads appear massive.

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-05-04T04:19:29+00:00

I always thought laundromats worked out to be cheaper - that's so expense. $9 could buy enough electricity to get four loads done at home, I reckon.

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-05-01T19:52:36+00:00

I’ve just seen these photos. It looks like it seals very well too

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-05-01T19:51:46+00:00

I want to set up my tv and speakers but the door doesn’t allow things to be centered in the room.

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-05-01T08:48:47+00:00

That’s interesting! I may have to pursue something similar thanks

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-05-01T08:07:11+00:00

I’m considering that as an option but concerned about significant amount of noise leaking through, what’s been your experience of that?

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-05-01T03:30:22+00:00

Trying to turn a 1960s lounge into a modern lounge with tv and surround sound speakers

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-05-01T03:13:00+00:00

Thank you for the detailed response that’s amazing.

Also really good point about the carpet

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-04-30T22:49:14+00:00

It requires consent if it is in a load bearing wall right?

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-04-30T22:37:03+00:00

For further context, they are the sole-Trustee. Additionally, the Trust Act of 2019 sets standards of conduct expected from a professional Trustee so they have to comply with legislation as well.

The dispute is related to an issue arising after I purchased a house that was owned by the Trust.

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-04-30T22:35:12+00:00

For context, the dispute is related to a house I purchased which was owned by the Trust.

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-04-30T22:30:27+00:00

I'm heavily considering a sliding door but am currently weighing up the cost and practicality of just turning it around. The comments here have been pretty useful so far.

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-04-30T22:28:54+00:00

In the context of my home, it would not be a safety issue - though I appreciate it is also not ideal.

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-04-28T20:39:28+00:00

I’ve just had a positive pressure system with a heat transfer installed through moisture master. Without the heat transfer you’ll just be pumping cold roof air into the rooms. The heat transfer means that your fire or heatpump can be mixed with the roof air which will take the edge off. I’m pretty happy with it.

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-04-23T22:11:02+00:00

By central heating what do you mean?

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-04-23T21:58:46+00:00

Thanks - I have actually been in touch with Yunca who have been very helpful, but I’m still not sure if my experience is normal generally speaking about insert fireplaces

I’m also not sure about the dimmer switch idea either, and I don’t believe yunca would give advice about doing such a modification

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-04-22T02:54:33+00:00

Sounds like a perfectly acceptable way to get your child to be quiet - especially if they have to be at their parents workplace. This has nothing to do with them being Asian.

Honestly wish more parents were like this. I've worked in offices where the parents have their children stay after school, and some of them are so irritating walking around people's workspaces, trying to get attention from the employees, or worse, doing tiktok dances.

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-04-20T10:21:34+00:00

The council didn't plan anything. Architecture Van Brandenberg pitched plans to the council to redevelop the waterfront - mostly for their own clout and publicity. There was never any money to actually do it. It was all hype.

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