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Dunedin\u2019s legendary student flats are coming under the lens this week.<\/p>\n

A guided walking tour of North Dunedin\u2019s named student houses on Friday, October 16, will explore the social history behind decades of campus living.<\/p>\n

Author and heritage researcher Sarah Gallagher will lead the free one-hour excursion through the tertiary quarter, with participants encouraged to capture snapshots of the memorable buildings using either dedicated cameras or smartphones.<\/p>\n

Ms Gallagher spent 18 years researching the origins of local student dwellings before publishing her book, Scarfie Flats of Dunedin.<\/p>\n

The city\u2019s tradition of naming student accommodation dates back to the 1930s, leaving a legacy of hand-painted wooden signage and distinct identities across the area.<\/p>\n

The event links up with the Wiki Loves Scarfie Flats competition, a project run by University of Otago wikimedian in residence Tamsin Braisher, alongside Wikimedia Aotearoa New Zealand.<\/p>\n

Organisers are keen to encourage residents, students and photographers to document and upload street-view images of the iconic properties to Wikimedia Commons to preserve the heritage online.<\/p>\n

The photo contest runs until Friday, October 23, with prizes on offer including signed copies of Ms Gallagher\u2019s book, gift cards and local treats.<\/p>\n

Visit commons.wikimedia.org and search Wiki Loves Scarfie Flats 2026 to enter the competition.<\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"‘Hotel California’ is one of many memorable student flats. Photo: Ann Woolliams <\/p>\n

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Wiki Loves Scarfie Flats<\/p>\n

Photowalk led by author Sarah Gallagher<\/p>\n

Friday, October 16, 3-4pm<\/p>\n

Meet 640 Cumberland St North<\/p>\n

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