Grant Miller

University policy on bikes criticised

Bicycles are parked in the cycle stands under the Archway Lecture Theatres at the University of...

University policy on bikes criticised

People are welcome to bring their bicycles to the University of Otago but not to ride them around campus, and the Dunedin City Council suggests a more cycle-friendly future should be embraced.

Burst pipe timing pertinent

Dunedin city councillors may not have needed a reminder this week at the long-term plan meetings about the importance of investing in the city’s network of water pipes, but they got one.

Proposed rates rise still 9.8%

After three days of discussion, the proposed rates increase in Dunedin remains at 9.8%.

Water repairs backlog needs $100m of work

Dunedin’s stormwater system, including at Portobello Rd, was found wanting in 2015 when South...

Water repairs backlog needs $100m of work

About $100 million of work is needed to clear a backlog in water, wastewater and stormwater repairs, maintenance and pipe replacement in Dunedin.

Waiting for report on hall of fame

The New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Waiting for report on hall of fame

Any rescue mission by the Dunedin City Council to keep the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame in Dunedin beyond June will not begin immediately.

Testy over transport, parking

What to do about transport and parking was again a flashpoint at the Dunedin City Council yesterday.

Low borrowing costs assumed

A low interest rate on borrowing has been assumed by the Dunedin City Council in preparing draft budgets for the 10-year plan.

Off-grid suggestion to allow more houses

Cr Vandervis: "[The written apology] should have been the end of it, but an opportunity was then...

Off-grid suggestion to allow more houses

Residential development of the future could be off the grid, Dunedin city councillor Lee Vandervis says.

Sell Aurora, Vandervis suggests

Surplus to requirements? A Dunedin city councillor has suggested it may be an idea to sell Aurora...

Sell Aurora, Vandervis suggests

The Dunedin City Council should consider selling some of its companies, including Aurora Energy, Cr Lee Vandervis says.

$1.5 billion spend plan hoists debt

Faced with draft budgets that could lead to significant rates rises and a huge increase in debt,...

$1.5 billion spend plan hoists debt

Dunedin city councillors have passed up the opportunity to trim from an ambitious $1.5 billion capital spending programme before their draft 10-year plan goes out to public consultation.

Roman forum

What have the Romans ever done for us? asked Reg in Monty Python’s Life of Brian, to galvanise his group into taking action against their oppressors.

Park and ride for transport

Mosgiel and Burnside could each have 180 car parks created as part of park-and-ride facilities that could help to reduce demand for parking in central Dunedin.

Concern at DCC’s debt and rates rise

Concern at DCC’s debt and rates rise

Grey Power Otago’s president says a dramatic escalation in the Dunedin City Council’s budgeted debt is horrifying and a proposed rates increase of 9.8% is appalling.

Tough call for DCC on sports hall

The drive to keep the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame open in Dunedin has got bumpy.

Weather comes to party for Gala

A HeliOtago helicopter lifts off from the Brighton Domain for a scenic flight at the Brighton...

Weather comes to party for Gala

Laser tag and bumper boats were available for people who wanted some activity while others contented themselves with ice-cream or offerings of food on a bright day at Brighton.

More latitude for Aurora, Boult says

More latitude for Aurora, Boult says

Aurora Energy needs to be given some freedom to sort out its problems, Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult says.

When Sandy Graham says she wants to get things done, it feels like she really means it. Grant Miller talks to the DCC's new chief executive about her challenging assignment and life outside the office.

$21.5m theatre on table

The Dunedin Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute these days.

$21.5m theatre on table

A $21.5 million theatre seating 350 to 450 people could be built in the Octagon.

Work starts on Baxter memorial

Contractors have started site works in George St, Dunedin, for the long-awaited memorial...

Work starts on Baxter memorial

Steps are being broken up and soil dug up, retaining walls will be built and concrete slabs installed, but the result of the disruption should be peaceful.

Vandervis blog unlikely to draw fire

‘Lee being Lee’ — Vandervis blog unlikely to draw fire from councillors

"Beware the mongrel Mayor" and other disparaging comments about his colleagues may not land Dunedin city councillor Lee Vandervis in hot water.

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