Councils struggling to fund, deliver services
Councils struggling to fund, deliver services
An inflationary environment colliding with an infrastructure deficit exacerbated budgeting difficulties for councils in the South.
Grant Miller
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Govt's pitch to councils slated as 'insulting'
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Govt's pitch to councils slated as 'insulting'
Councils trying to stave off financial disaster need more from the government than "insulting" advice about sticking to core business, a southern mayor says.
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DCC staff received 7% pay rise, more annual leave
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DCC staff received 7% pay rise, more annual leave
A 7% pay rise was brought in at the Dunedin City Council for the past year, it has been acknowledged.
Ready to tackle All Blacks, boots and all
Ready to tackle All Blacks, boots and all
Precisely what the All Blacks will throw at them is the big unknown ahead of tomorrow’s rugby test in Dunedin, but England captain Jamie George is sure the challenge will be immense.
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Claims Aurora workshop was one-sided
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Claims Aurora workshop was one-sided
At least two people who witnessed a "one-sided" presentation about Aurora Energy’s future remain far from convinced selling it would serve Dunedin’s long-term interests.
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DCC health and safety: Chemicals in eye and golf course stoush
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DCC health and safety: Chemicals in eye and golf course stoush
A chemical splash into a worker’s eye, a heated situation at a golf course and a chlorine cylinder jamming a person’s foot are among incidents highlighted in a DCC health and safety report.
Minister tells DCC most needy must be prioritised
Minister tells DCC most needy must be prioritised
The Dunedin City Council has been told government support for disability services has to give priority to people with the highest needs.
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Aurora could affect DCC’s credit rating
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Aurora could affect DCC’s credit rating
Holding on to Aurora Energy could put pressure on the Dunedin City Council’s credit rating, councillors have been told.
Deep pockets needed to meet Aurora's needs: advisers
Deep pockets needed to meet Aurora's needs: advisers
Significant capital expenditure will be needed to meet the future needs of Aurora Energy - and it could be a challenge for the DCC to access all of the necessary money, advisers say.
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Waste changes start; more planned
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Waste changes start; more planned
A big change for Dunedin’s rubbish and recycling system starts today and more changes are planned for the years ahead.
Guinea pigs primped for winter champs
Guinea pigs primped for winter champs
Well-groomed and well-behaved little animals assembled for a show in Green Island, Dunedin, and they appeared to be unfazed by the occasion.
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Mostly public council workshop on proposed sale of Aurora
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Mostly public council workshop on proposed sale of Aurora
More information could soon come to light about the Dunedin City Council’s proposed sale of Aurora Energy.
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Look back 30 years for inspiration — Vandervis
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Look back 30 years for inspiration — Vandervis
Jumping back 30 years for the way New Zealand manages its resources would not be so bad, a Dunedin city councillor says.
Car rolls near Oamaru
Car rolls near Oamaru
A person has been treated for minor injuries after a car rolled near Oamaru.
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Councillor defends city’s ‘mature’ water system
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Councillor defends city’s ‘mature’ water system
Dunedin's water pipes are among the oldest in the country and the city is lagging in having their condition assessed, the latest data suggests.
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Council refuses to reveal details of conduct investigation
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Council refuses to reveal details of conduct investigation
The Dunedin City Council is refusing to release any tally of complaints about the senior manager at the centre of a conduct investigation.
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Clampdown on illegal George St parking
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Illegal parking to be dealt with
The days of motorists getting away with parking illegally in Dunedin’s revamped George St may be numbered.
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Civic centre’s $20m upgrade set for late-2025 finish
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Civic centre’s $20m upgrade set for late-2025 finish
A $20 million upgrade of Dunedin’s Civic Centre should be completed by the end of next year, councillors have been told.
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Community groups set to miss out on $30,000
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Community groups set to miss out on $30,000
Dunedin City Council staff have been instructed to hold off on allocating a $30,000 funding increase to a set of community groups.
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Councillors approve 17.5% rates rise
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Councillors approve 17.5% rates rise
Nobody was pleased about it, but Dunedin city councillors approved a rates rise some described as practically unavoidable for a responsible council.