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DUNEDIN WIND DECLARED AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE

Locals are not taking this bloody wind lightly as it wreaks havoc on their daily lives.

By Sharon Ngatai, Riccarton Correspondent · Mosgiel · 5 days ago

In a stunning revelation, local resident Fiona McLean has boldly claimed that the wind in Dunedin 'has a personal vendetta' against her, sparking a wave of solidarity among other residents who feel the chill. 'It's like the bloody thing knows my name,' she exclaimed, clutching her scarf tighter as a gust nearly knocked her off her feet on Castle Street.

Reports of folks struggling to walk straight, hats flying off like rockets, and groceries becoming projectiles have led to city-wide discussions about combatting this whimsically antagonistic breeze. The Otago Uni scarfies are even proposing a Wind Appreciation Week, where locals can come together to share their tales of the relentless winds that seem to have taken on a life of their own.

'It’s not normal,' one student lamented, looking for his lost beanie, which is surely now cruising towards Waitati. Meanwhile, the Dunedin City Council has advised residents to re-evaluate their hairstyles and invest in weights to prevent hats from leaving without them.

As locals prepare for another blustery day, one thing is clear: the winds of Dunedin might just need a stern talking-to. Or at least a good cup of coffee from Fiona's favourite barista down at the Octagon to calm down!

Reader Letters

Trevor McLeod

Honestly, this wind is getting out of hand. I'm beginning to think it has a personal grudge against my hairline, or maybe it just really hates wool. Either way, can we get the council to do something about it? A wind barrier perhaps?

Wayne Patterson

I don’t know, maybe we should just embrace the wind. I mean, it's not like we’re going to have a problem finding things to complain about otherwise. But a Wind Appreciation Week? Sounds a bit soft, doesn’t it?

Janice Walsh

I think Fiona is onto something here! That wind is not friendly, I lost my favorite hat last week. But maybe, just maybe, if we gave it a warm cuppa, it might stop trying to steal our belongings?

Linda Chen

This is ridiculous, the wind isn’t our enemy! If anything, it keeps things interesting. I mean, how often do you get to chase your grocery bags down the street? Just think of it as a sport, folks!