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$37.8 million for landfill fix
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$37.8 million for landfill fix
Dealing with threats to the environment from an old landfill on Dunedin’s coast could cost more than $10 million a year once work gets under way in earnest.
Grant Miller
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South D benefits could offset costs
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South D benefits could offset costs
The cost of responding to the impact of climate change on South Dunedin may be billions of dollars over 75 years, but the benefits could also be worth billions.
‘Horrified’: crash death brings fatalities to 6 in past 5 weeks
‘Horrified’: crash death brings fatalities to 6 in past 5 weeks
Locals are "horrified" as the road toll in Central Otago continues to rise, the mayor says.
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South D report highlights threats
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South D report highlights threats
South Dunedin already has high exposure to a range of natural hazards and mitigation will have to be stepped up to enable the community to adapt, a report has found.
One hurt in collision near Mosgiel supermarket
One hurt in collision near Mosgiel supermarket
A person with moderate injuries has been taken to hospital after a crash between two vehicles in Mosgiel.
One dead in Cromwell crash
One dead in Cromwell crash
One person has died in a crash involving a car and motorbike in Cromwell this morning.
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Councillors not keen on status quo for South Dunedin
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Councillors not keen on status quo for South Dunedin
The case for change in South Dunedin has been made and the ground has been prepared for thrashing out the best long-term response to increased risk from flooding, several councillors agree.
Climate change response could cost billions
City’s fight or flight response to climate change could cost billions: report
Responding to increased flood risk in South Dunedin and creating an attractive future for the community could cost up to $7.1 billion by 2100, a new report suggests.
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Councillor accused of misrepresenting issue
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Councillor accused of misrepresenting issue
A senior Dunedin councillor has taken city council staff to task for the way he claims they "misdirected" government money, but he was pulled up for the tone and wording of his speech.
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Climate change ‘adaptation futures’ set to be considered
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Climate change ‘adaptation futures’ set to be considered
Government money is behind some of the technical work aimed at helping South Dunedin adapt to climate change.
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Aurora set to pay dividends from 2027
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Aurora set to pay dividends from 2027
Aurora Energy appears set to provide dividends for the Dunedin City Council from 2027, ending a decade-long drought.
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Number of parking tickets issued down 25%
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Number of parking tickets issued down 25%
Motorists in Dunedin were much less likely to be pinged for parking offences last year than a year earlier.
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'Intimidating': DCC candidate left shocked
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'Intimidating': DCC candidate left shocked
The Dunedin City Council chief executive’s conduct is being questioned by an election candidate who feels insulted and undermined by her.
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Short-term pain likely result of in-house water delivery
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Short-term pain likely result of in-house water delivery
It may be a case of short-term pain for long-term gain.
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Water bills set to double — ‘they ain’t paying enough’
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Water bills set to double — ‘they ain’t paying enough’
Water bills for Dunedin ratepayers appear set to more than double over a decade to an average exceeding $4200 a year.
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US cars from the quick to the dead on show
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US cars from the quick to the dead on show
Hot rods, classic cars, motorbikes and United States flags were on show in Dunedin and the theme was again irresistible for enthusiasts and the curious.
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Wingatui reminder of home for South African trio
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Wingatui reminder of home for South African trio
The races at Wingatui brought something of a reminder of home for a trio of South African women now living in Dunedin.
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Water supply pipe ‘major risk concern’
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Water supply pipe ‘major risk concern’
A stretch of water pipe that passes through a riverbed near Mosgiel is a "major risk concern" and requires regular inspections from the Dunedin City Council.
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1500 ratepayers affected by error
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1500 ratepayers affected by error
About 1500 Dunedin ratepayers have been caught up in an error from the city council affecting rates paid through direct debit.
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Mayor hopeful of rates rises under 10%
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Mayor hopeful of rates rises under 10%
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich remains hopeful the city council can keep rates rises under 10%.