Railway station renovation planned
Railway station renovation planned
The Dunedin City Council is set to embark on a years-long journey of restoring the Dunedin Railway Station "as close as we can to a new state".
Hamish MacLean
South learns when jet planes back again
South learns when jet planes back again
Air New Zealand has released its domestic schedule for July and August and Jetstar has begun advertising seats for sale in July as southern skies appear set to get a lot busier.
$633m fall prediction for resort
$633m fall prediction for resort
As New Zealand’s economy falters, Queenstown’s could crater as financial forecaster Infometrics warns the tourism-driven economy could face years of recovery and shrink by $633million by March.
Queenstown will take years to recover - economists
Queenstown will take years to recover - economists
A quarter of Queenstown’s jobs will disappear over the next 10 months and the tourism-driven economy will take years to recover, financial forecaster Infometrics says.
George St spots on the chopping block
George St spots on the chopping block
George St’s controversial new 10kmh speed limit — and the street’s brightly coloured dots — are likely to be removed next week.
DCC set to start trial of smart water meters
DCC set to start trial of smart water meters
A technology upgrade could save Dunedin City Council commercial water customers cash.
Few councils shedding staff
Few councils shedding staff
Whether a 0% rates rise has been signalled, or a business-as-usual approach adopted, public servants’ jobs across the South appear safe in the short term, in the face of the expected recession due...
Speed bumps maybe next for George St
Speed bumps maybe next for George St
If motorists do not adhere to the 10kmh limit on George St over the long weekend, speed bumps could be installed.
$20,000 Puaka Matariki Festival boost
$20,000 Puaka Matariki Festival boost
Increased funding for Dunedin’s indigenous "celestial celebration" is an important recognition of 800 years of local history and a step towards "the modern Dunedin", Dunedin city councillor Jim O...
$1million in recovery fund, requests denied
$1million in recovery fund, requests denied
Dunedin city councillors stuck to a 4.1% rates rise — and bulked up the Dunedin City Council’s Covid-19 recovery fund to nearly $1million as the council’s 2020-21 annual plan deliberations wrapped...
Mountain biking gains more funding
Mountain biking gains more funding
Mountain biking and Matariki were the only clear winners in yesterday’s annual plan deliberations, as just two projects received requested funding when Dunedin city councillors worked out who would...
Change to assist with raised valuations
Change to assist with raised valuations
The Dunedin City Council will push ahead with a change to its long-term plan, to decrease the community services targeted rate to $100 in an effort to help properties with low-valued residential...
Council reaches rates rise compromise
Council reaches rates rise compromise
The DCC has signalled an updated 4.1% rates rise, increased borrowing, and the creation of a pandemic relief fund of $500,000.
Council endorses work on George St plans to date
Council endorses work on George St plans to date
George St work has been given the green light and remains on track to begin in April next year.
DCC staff on $100,000 or higher accept cuts
DCC staff on $100,000 or higher accept cuts
More than 50 of the Dunedin City Council’s highest-paid staff are taking pay cuts as it is revealed the council is expecting a nearly $6.5million loss in external revenue next year due to Covid-19.
Barnes Dance phasing change abandoned
Barnes Dance phasing change abandoned
The Dunedin City Council has made a U-turn on one of its controversial temporary measures for George St, but the AA is calling for more.
Survey: George St parking no dealbreaker
Survey: George St parking no dealbreaker
Nearly nine out of 10 pedestrians surveyed in a Dunedin City Council-commissioned study would continue to visit the city centre if George St parking was not an option.
Control of local transport revisited by city council
Control of local transport revisited by city council
The Dunedin City Council continued its push to take control of the city’s public bus system yesterday as Dunedin Mayor Aaron Hawkins spelled out the need for transport planning and planning for...
QLDC wants more staff to deal with crisis
QLDC wants more staff to deal with crisis
There are not enough people on the ground to deal with the fallout from Covid-19 in Otago’s tourism epicentre, Queenstown Lakes District Council emergency management acting controller Meaghan...
Case made for George St change
Case made for George St change
Engagement on removing cars and increasing pedestrians in Dunedin’s main street could be just around the corner.