Grant Miller

Deep pockets needed to meet Aurora's needs: advisers

The Dunedin City Council considers selling electricity distribution company Aurora Energy as the...

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

Alex Gibbon, of Dunedin, holds Tom Bombadil, judged the best senior pet in the Otago Cavy Club...

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

Vehicles on a Friday evening remain in an area of George St, Dunedin, that is not designed for...

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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.

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Pool's tiles 'didn't hold up' to the heat

The therapeutic spa pool was closed for repairs at Mosgiel's Te Puna o Whakaehu swimming pool in...

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Pool's tiles 'didn't hold up' to the heat

Problems with the tiles in the spa pool at Mosgiel’s new aquatic centre earlier this year were due to their incompatibility with the water temperature, it has been disclosed.

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DCC overhauling some governance structures

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DCC overhauling some governance structures

A consistent approach to strategy oversight got the tick of approval from the Dunedin City Council and it was accompanied by commentary about getting stuff done.

Visitor numbers down after cafe closure

Visitor numbers down after cafe closure

Closure of Dunedin’s Nova Cafe appears to explain a drop in visitation for the city’s art gallery, councillors have been told.

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Global health on agenda

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Global health on agenda

Developing a strong health workforce and maintaining sound international links will be key to facing the future’s big challenges, former health minister Ayesha Verrall says.

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Groups fear funding rise will be wiped

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Groups fear funding rise will be wiped

Possible withdrawal of increased funding for some Dunedin groups has been labelled an "attack on the poorest and most vulnerable people in our city".

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DCC defends water quality

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DCC defends water quality

Dunedin residents should have confidence their drinking water is safe despite a 40% non-compliance rate with stricter new standards, the city council says.

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Council tight-lipped over senior manager investigation

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Council tight-lipped over senior manager investigation

The Dunedin City Council has refused to disclose the terms of reference for an investigation into the conduct of a senior manager.

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DCC adds millions more in debt

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DCC adds millions more in debt

The Dunedin City Council’s debt is set to rise by about $13.5million more than councillors were told when they were debating budgets for the next year.

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