Jim Harland

47 apply for Harland's job

47 apply for Harland's job

Nearly 50 candidates - some from as far away as the United Kingdom - have applied to be the Dunedin City Council's next chief executive.

Jim Harland: a man of myriad ventures

 Jim Harland: a man of myriad ventures

After more than a decade at the helm of the Dunedin City Council, chief executive Jim Harland is about to move on. He tells council reporter David Loughrey the projects completed in that time have made the city a better place, despite their cost.

Harland's 'big ask': Save city $6m

Harland's 'big ask': Save city $6m

Dunedin City Council managers are under pressure to help find $6 million in savings and slash next year's forecast 9.1% rates increase by two-thirds.

Harland quits after decade at helm

Harland quits after decade at helm The clean-out is complete at the top of the Dunedin City Council, with council chief executive Jim Harland announcing his decision to quit after more than a decade at the helm.

$4.8 million card spend 'legitimate'

$4.8 million card spend 'legitimate'

Dunedin City Council staff charged more than $4.8 million to 206 civic purchase credit cards over three years, just-confirmed figures reveal.

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