Grant Miller

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

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

‘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.

Housing plans may fall short

Just Build It owner Sacha Gray says rule changes could make a positive difference in enabling...

Housing plans may fall short

Property developers say changing planning rules so more than 2500 homes can be built in Dunedin is desperately needed, but they sense a gap between the vision and reality.

Plans to establish data centre still viable

An artist’s impression of a proposed cloud-computing data centre
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Plans to establish data centre still viable

The deferred closure of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter should not disrupt plans to build a large cloud-computing data centre in Southland, the leader of the proposed centre says.

Aurora changes ‘vague’

Aurora changes ‘vague’

Aurora Energy has announced Dunedin customers will pay for a larger share of costs as price rises loom, but the company has been criticised for being vague.

Proposal for more housing

The report, published through the Government-funded Deep South Challenge, looked at the risk for...

Proposal for more housing

Rule changes could enable more than 2500 more homes to be built in Dunedin.

Rule changes could lead to 2500 new homes for Dunedin

Harcourts Dunedin branch manager Richard Stringer says his agency has 30 buyers lined up for post...

Rule changes could lead to 2500 new homes for Dunedin

Rule changes could enable about 2500 more homes to be built in Dunedin.

DCC reverses course: One contract for Dunedin park care

A Delta contractor works on the turf at Montecillo Park in Dunedin last week. PHOTO: GERARD O...

DCC reverses course: One contract for Dunedin park care

One contractor will be in charge of parks throughout Dunedin from mid-2021 and it will have that responsibility for 10 years.

Dispute rolls on as sailing starts

Animation Research senior graphics developer Matthew Smith makes preparations in Dunedin ahead of...

Dispute rolls on as sailing starts

Copyright dispute or not, Dunedin graphics producer Sir Ian Taylor is not changing tack.

Sir Ian Taylor not backing down over America's Cup stoush

Dunedin man Ian Taylor would rather be safe than sorry, and has chosen to self-isolate after...

Sir Ian Taylor not backing down over America's Cup stoush

Dunedin knight Sir Ian Taylor says a copyright dispute will not stop him going to air with his graphics when the America's Cup challenger series begins.

Engineer to oversee city’s major projects

Redeveloping George St in Dunedin is one major project Josh von Pein will be tasked with keeping...

Engineer to oversee city’s major projects

The man who will be in charge of major projects in Dunedin says listening and clear communication are crucial for establishing widespread support.

Conduct cases costing ratepayers

Conduct cases costing ratepayers

More than $55,000 of ratepayers’ money has been spent investigating Dunedin City Council code of conduct complaints since the 2019 election.

DCC appointments to help drive major projects

DCC appointments to help drive major projects

High-profile appointments are expected to help the Dunedin City Council boost its relationship with the business community and push ahead with major projects.

Aurora sounds warning over price decision

Aurora sounds warning over price decision

Aurora Energy says the power price rises mooted for Otago residents will not be enough and is pleading for some residents to be charged hundreds of dollars more per year.

The 12 transport projects that will change Dunedin

More than $100 million could be spent on 12 major projects over the next decade to significantly...

Wheels in motion: The 12 transport projects that will change Dunedin

The wheels are turning on a transport package designed to make it easier for traffic to get around Dunedin while the city’s new hospital is built. Grant Miller looks into what is proposed.

Aurora complains of ‘public rage’, insults

Aurora Energy chief executive Dr Richard Fletcher said the company acknowledged the price rise...

Aurora complains of ‘public rage’, insults

Aurora Energy has complained about foul language, "public rage" and insults directed at it during meetings about looming power price hikes.

Smoked out

Smoked out

Firefighters were called to Kmart in Invercargill yesterday after reports of smoke coming from a vent inside the building.

Kmart evacuated in Invercargill

Fire crews attended after reports of thick smoke at Kmart in Invercargill. Photo Abbey Palmer

Kmart evacuated in Invercargill

Kmart in Invercargill has been evacuated this afternoon amid reports of smoke emerging from vents inside the building.

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