From the Archives
Looking for an old photo?
We can help you find historic images taken by our photographers — moments that might be meaningful to you, your whānau, or your community.
To get started, fill out the form above with as much detail as you can. A research fee covers the time it takes to search our archives. Please note this fee is non-refundable. If we find the photo, we’ll email you a low-res preview and provide you with a link to complete the purchase.
What we need from you:
Dunedin used to have three newspapers: The Otago Daily Times, Otago Witness and The Evening Star. We can search all three, but we’ll need to know which paper and the exact date the photo was published. If you don’t know the day, a specific month will help. Unfortunately, just the year isn’t enough for us to search, especially for dates before 1984, where we do need the exact date. Note that we charge a higher research fee to cover the additional work required to find pre-1984 images.
If you're local, the Dunedin Public Library has old editions on microfiche, which might help you track down the right date. The Hocken Library also has a comprehensive archive and may be able to assist.
Note: The research fee doesn’t include the purchase of prints. Rates are listed below.
Sizes and rates:
- A5 - 20x15cm - $24
- A4 - 30x20cm - $33
- A3 - 42x27cm - $60
- A2 - 59x39cm - $90
- Digital file (personal use) - $35
New Zealand wide shipping offered at no charge. Please allow 20 working days for your request to be processed.
Digital files are for personal use only. For commercial use, please contact: marketing@odt.co.nz