Dunedin Midwinter Carnival

22/06/2026

A big thank you to the Coastal Otago Response Team for providing onsite first aid throughout Carnival Weekend.

Your dedication, professionalism, and support helped keep everyone safe and ensured a successful event. We appreciate all that you do! 🚑💙

21/06/2026

🎡 Lost anything over Carnival Weekend? 🎡

Check out the images below to see if any of the lost property belongs to you. If you spot something that's yours, reach out and we'll help get it back to you!

We also have a few debit/EFTPOS cards and a Bee Card that aren't pictured.

Please share this post to help reunite these items with their owners! 😊

21/06/2026

Check out Martyn Buyck's images of our 2026 Dunedin Midwinter Carnival - A Rustle in the Night.

Thank you Martyn for all you mahi over the weekend capturing all these shots 💖

20/06/2026

Big thanks to our official photographer, Amanda Konijn, for these incredible shots. 📸

Amanda spent two nights covering every corner of the event, and it shows. We're lucky to have someone who captures the atmosphere, energy, and people so well.

Thanks for all the hard work, Amanda!

20/06/2026

19/06/2026

💖 A huge thank you to Bronze Partner Aurora Energy for helping create a welcoming space for our community to gather, relax, and recharge throughout A Rustle in the Night.

The Aurora Energy Outdoor Garden quickly became a favourite spot to sit, connect with friends and whānau, enjoy some delicious kai, and soak up the atmosphere.

Thank you, Aurora Energy, for helping make the magic happen. ✨

📸 Amanda Konijn

19/06/2026

✍️ It’s survey time!

❄️From glowing lanterns of giant creatures and creepy crawlies to performances, laughter and moments shared with whānau and friends, we hope you had the most magical time at the Dunedin Midwinter Carnival.

Now, we want to hear it all!

🌟 What did you love?�💡 What could we do better?�❓ How did you find the new format?�🔮What would you love to see in the future?

✨ We genuinely value our community's feedback, and our survey is the best way to let us know your thoughts. Your ideas and experiences help us continue to grow and create a little winter magic for everyone.

🎁 And as a little thank you, we've got some pretty neat prizes up for grabs, thanks to the generous support of our friends at Bunnings, Orokonui Ecosanctuary - Te Korowai o Mihiwaka, Rialto Cinema, The Royal Albatross Centre, Dunedin and Tūhura Otago Museum

📝 Complete the survey here 👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZJG8V8J

✨Thank you for being part of the magic! We couldn't do it without you. ✨

📸 Amanda Konijn

17/06/2026

Ever wonder how we get our lanterns into those hard-to-reach places? 👀✨

The answer is Accessman!

A huge thank you to our supporting partner, Accessman, for providing the equipment that gives us the extra height we need to bring our giant lantern creations to life.

From dragons to all manner of magical creatures, their continual support helps our team safely tackle those tricky spots.

Here's Flo in action putting the finishing touches on our dragon! 🐉✨

15/06/2026

So lucky to have these relationships with community businesses!

Shot Hanson Removals - Packing, Moving and Storage for helping us out 🫶🏻❤️

Your locally owned moving experts, offering affordable, efficient, and friendly furniture relocation services. Hanson Removals is your top choice in Dunedin and around to South Island for packing, house and business moves, and secure storage. Contact us today for the careful service you can trust!