Side 1.
Introduction theme music, "Presenting Dunedin Digest". The launching of a new fishing trawler 'The Golden Light' and a re-launching of one of the tiniest boats to come out of the yards, 'The Fanny' both built by Miller and Tunnage, Port Chalmers, Dunedin. An interview with Mr Brian Ingles, the man in charge of the boat's construction, reveals the materials and design of the Otto trawler which took 18 months to build and will house a 96 horse power diesel engine. The trawler is expected to have a working life span of 60-70 years. The Mayor of Dunedin Mr Anderson, the owner of the boat Mr [Lecane] and the Reverend [Jefferies] say a few words before [Miss Wilman] launches the boats with champagne.
Dunedin's last commercially horse drawn. "Dick" is driven by Wattie Perry. All but one horse has been replaced by trucks, as one truck does the work of three horses.
Side 2.
Introduction theme music, "Presenting Dunedin Digest". Keith McIntyre interviews the Returning Officer for Dunedin, H.E. Lyon, about the preparations and demands of the Local Body Elections.
Mr Geoff [Cooling] interviewed by Keith McIntyre about the 'Transit of Mercury' anticipated on November 15th. He describes the planet Mercury and what a 'transit' is. Only able to observe Mercury through a telescope as Mercury is so small it will be observed at various locations to avoid missing it in bad weather.