Scarfie Flats of Dunedin

Noun. Scarfie (plural scarfies) New Zealand slanga university student, especially one from the University of Otago.

The term scarfies comes from the nickname given to students as they wore blue and gold scarves in cold Otago winters in support of the Otago Rugby Football Union. Anyone who has studied at Otago University will have countless stories of their student days and various fl ats and their colourful names and lifestyles. Theres been a movie and now there is this book that investigates the named flats and tells their stories capturing the subculture of signs hung onto properties reflecting the cluster of students huddled into their student quarters.

Its a historical, topical collection of text and pictures so is perfect for those with links to old Otago days or those who are interested in the art and nostalgia of New Zealand.