Councillor Benedict Ong bids for former Fortune Theatre

Tuesday 18 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 18 Aug, 10:59am

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Dunedin City Councillor Benedict Ong has expressed interest in purchasing the former Fortune Theatre on the corner of Stuart Street and Moray Place. Ong has proposed a bid of $88,888.88 for the building and intends to rename the site 'The Benedict Centre'.

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1. StuffTue 18 Aug, 7:30am

   Councillor Benedict Ong wants to buy former theatre and call it: ‘The Benedict Centre’ (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 18 Aug, 10:59am

   Embattled councillor Benedict Ong bids $88,888.88 for former Fortune Theatre, proposes ‘Benedict Centre’ (opens in new tab)