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Crossing the tracks
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Crossing the tracks
A battle is brewing between cyclists and train enthusiasts over who claims the Taieri Gorge railway, and for what. Reporter Grant Miller strides into the emerging fray.
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'Relief' as Forbury sale to go ahead
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'Relief' as Forbury sale to go ahead
Progress at last on getting to the starting gate to sell Dunedin’s Forbury Park racecourse has been labelled a relief.
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Malls block to be ready for Christmas parade: council
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Malls block to be ready for Christmas parade: council
The malls block of George St may not quite be the finished article in time for the Dunedin Christmas parade, but it will be ready for the occasion, the city council says.
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Stadium lighting upgrade starts
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Stadium lighting upgrade starts
A large floodlighting upgrade is under way at Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium and the technology is expected to enhance the fan experience.
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Gorge train predicted to depend less on cruises
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Gorge train predicted to depend less on cruises
A rebuilt Dunedin train operation would not be as reliant on passengers from cruise ships as the status quo, the Dunedin City Council has signalled.
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Rail trail extension benefits touted
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Rail trail extension benefits touted
A Taieri Gorge extension to the Otago Central Rail Trail could bring thousands of visitors annually to Dunedin, an economist says.
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Road names for pilot, pioneer to change
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Road names for pilot, pioneer to change
The family name of a decorated fighter pilot will soon be spelled correctly on a Berwick road sign.
ORC to meet funding shortfall for security guards
ORC to meet funding shortfall for security guards
Otago regional councillors have decided to meet a funding shortfall for security guards at the Dunedin bus hub and on some buses.
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Money down the train? Funding labelled cruise passenger subsidy
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Money down the train? Funding labelled cruise passenger subsidy
Ratepayer subsidies for train rides from Dunedin for passengers off cruise ships should come under scrutiny, a community board chairman says.
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Funding pause affects school roading changes
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Funding pause affects school roading changes
Planned roading changes around six Oamaru schools are affected by a funding pause, pending clarity from the new government about transport priorities.
ORC wanted 'bus sheriffs' meeting kept secret
ORC wanted 'bus sheriffs' meeting kept secret
A scheme to deter antisocial behaviour on Dunedin buses and at the bus hub will need $126,000 of unbudgeted money from the Otago Regional Council to make it last to mid-2024.
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Funding halt hits planned George St changes
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Funding halt hits planned George St changes
Proposed roading changes at the northern end of George St in Dunedin have been caught up in a funding pause, as project planners await direction from the new government.
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Rail Trail extension 'worth millions'
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Rail Trail extension 'worth millions'
Extending the Otago Central Rail Trail towards Dunedin could bring millions of dollars of benefits to the city, it has been signalled.
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‘Royal Princess’ first of season
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‘Royal Princess’ first of season
Cruise ships are on their way and, this time, Dunedin will be better able to facilitate a smooth season.
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Fewer lanes feature of ‘new’ St Andrew St
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Fewer lanes feature of ‘new’ St Andrew St
St Andrew Street in central Dunedin could be cut back from four lanes to two as part of roading changes linked to the new Dunedin hospital project.
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Plan might put forestry in danger
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Plan might put forestry in danger
The Dunedin City Council is worried about how proposed land and water rules might damage the prospects of its forestry company.
DCC to spend $19m on community housing
DCC to spend $19m on community housing
Two sites in South Dunedin, one in Caversham and a mystery location are set to be redeveloped for community housing by the Dunedin City Council in the next three years.
Councillors’ allegations of racism
Councillors’ allegations of racism
Emotions ran high at a Dunedin City Council meeting yesterday, as racism accusations were made.
‘Managed relocation’ preferred
‘Managed relocation’ preferred
The Dunedin City Council has sent a message to Parliament about being realistic over what retreating from areas because of climate risk might involve.
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Mayor's trip to China questioned
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Mayor's trip to China questioned
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich is to lead a delegation to China next month, as the city council seeks to re-energise relationships disrupted by Covid-19 border closures.