Whare Flat Folk Festival organisers past and present (from left) Sue Harkness and Siobhán Dillon exchange memories at the Waiora Scout Camp hall. Photos: Gerard O'Brien/ODT filesDunedin's renowned, now half-a-century-old Whare Flat Folk Festival had, and still very much has, "a family atmosphere", a former organiser says. Tents began to appear at the Waiora Scout Camp yesterday afternoon as folkies descended upon Whare Flat for the multi-day camping festival’s 50th year. Among those there as the gates opened was Sue Harkness, who organised the 1984-85 and 1985-86 festivals. A standout moment for her was witnessing the change in professionalism of the music featured at the festival.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 30, 2025 15:35 UTC