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A Dunedin City Council manager has walked away from his own contract to restock vending machines at Moana Pool, as an investigation into a possible conflict of interest continues, it has been confirmed.

The announcement the Dunedin City Council's credit rating outlook has been raised is welcome, but the reality is there is still much work to be done before its actual credit rating improves and benefits are passed on to ratepayers.

The Dunedin City Council has called in an independent auditor to scrutinise a senior manager's contract to supply vending machines at Moana Pool.

The Dunedin City Council this week sent a clear message to developers on the city's urban fringes who expect to be connected to the city water supply because new sections are close to existing water infrastructure, despite being out of zone.

An angry Waikouaiti local says residents were lied to about a plan to cut down trees next to the community's beach.

Delays at two busy Mosgiel sets of traffic lights have prompted the New Zealand Transport Association and council to act.

The Dunedin City Council says cars being forced to drive over the centre line on Hagart Alexander Dr is not a major concern.

Dunedin city councillors burst into applause as it was confirmed yesterday international credit agency Standard and Poor's had lifted its negative outlook for the Dunedin City Council.

Debate over the amount of money allocated for Dunedin City Council company directors' fees was deemed non-public at the last minute yesterday.

An investigation into the Dunedin City Council's refusal to release emails about the Dalai Lama's visit to Dunedin looks set to drag on into next year.