Grant Miller

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Gore council turmoil inevitable: academic

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Gore council turmoil inevitable: academic

When the political establishment in Gore ran into a rookie mayor, the scene was set for tumult, but nobody had a plan to prevent inevitable dysfunction, a local government scholar says.

Gore councillors push for mayor Ben Bell to resign

When the political establishment in Gore ran into a rookie mayor, the scene was set for tumult, but nobody had a plan to prevent inevitable dysfunction, a local government scholar says.

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Buildings’ owners urged to ‘get on with it’

Permission has been granted to demolish 380-392 Princes St in Dunedin. The two buildings in the...

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Buildings’ owners urged to ‘get on with it’

The owners of derelict, dangerous buildings in Dunedin’s Princes St are being urged to get on with developing something better.

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Councils’ sewage plant failures ‘shocking’

All district councils in Otago had examples of significant non-compliance at their sewage plants....

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Councils’ sewage plant failures ‘shocking’

A "shocking" report shows widespread failure by Otago councils to get their sewage plants operating within the rules.

Freedom camping approach hailed

The Self-contained Motor Vehicles Legislation Bill means vehicle-based freedom campers would...

Freedom camping approach hailed

Dunedin's management of freedom camping has evolved to strike a good balance between being a welcoming city and encouraging appropriate behaviour, some councillors say.

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New theatre building may be an option

The Carnegie Centre, in Moray Pl, has been pitched as a possible theatre site for Dunedin. PHOTO:...

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New theatre building may be an option

Building a new performing arts venue from scratch should be entertained as a serious option for Dunedin, professional theatre representatives say.

Council cuts freedom camping patrols

Campervans remain parked in the freedom camping section of the Thomas Burns St car park in...

Council cuts freedom camping patrols

The Dunedin City Council is to ease up on freedom camping enforcement patrols.

Proposed gold mine receives permit

Using a floating dredge at a proposed gold mine in Millers Flat would significantly reduce the...

Proposed gold mine receives permit

A proposed gold mine in Central Otago has taken a significant step forward by obtaining a mining permit, the company’s proprietor says.

Trust fears loss of heritage

Trust fears loss of heritage

Housing intensification within Dunedin is proving to be detrimental for the maintenance of built heritage in the city, a heritage advocate says.

Cycle trail plans progress

Planning for a cycle trail north of Dunedin has picked up pace.

Turn Carnegie Centre into performing arts hub: owner

Turn Carnegie Centre into performing arts hub: owner

The owner of the Carnegie Centre heritage building in central Dunedin says theatres should be created there.

Funds sought for theatre renovations

Dunedin theatre representatives (from left) Lawrie Forbes, Helen Scott, Geoff Patton and Jemma...

Funds sought for theatre renovations

The next decade is crucial for ensuring heritage theatre venues in Dunedin are not lost, city councillors have been told.

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Preferred route determined for Taieri cycle trail

The Taieri River forms the southeast boundary of the small township of Outram, about 25km west of...

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Preferred route determined for Taieri cycle trail

A preferred route has been laid out for the Mosgiel to Outram stretch of a proposed Taieri cycle trail.

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‘Venues already on borrowed time’

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‘Venues already on borrowed time’

Proposed redevelopment of three Dunedin theatre venues is likely to need backing from the city council to proceed.

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Crs welcome water reform tweaks but doubts remain

The most efficient way of getting safe water to New Zealand households remains a matter of...

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Crs welcome water reform tweaks but doubts remain

Water reform has troubled Dunedin councillors and caused increasing frustration.

Fringe Festival ticket sales up on pre-pandemic event

Fringe 2023 co-directors Ruth Harvey (left) and Kate Schrader at Fringe headquarters, Princes St....

Fringe Festival ticket sales up on pre-pandemic event

This year’s Dunedin Fringe Festival had more than 5000 ticket sales, which was up on the pre-pandemic 2019 result.

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Community board calls for southern pathway

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Community board calls for southern pathway

A shared pathway should be created between Waldronville and Ocean View on the southern outskirts of Dunedin, the Saddle Hill Community Board says.

Museum seeking funding increase from city council

Museum seeking funding increase from city council

Tuhura Otago Museum wants a 7% increase in core funding from the Dunedin City Council.

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Council’s events company details losses

Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium. Photo: ODT files

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Council’s events company details losses

The difficulties of running events companies amid Covid restrictions have been demonstrated in the annual report for Dunedin Venues Management, which had a $900,000 loss in the 2022 financial year.

Historical treasures: 19th century pipes in good condition

Holding old pipes of different types in George St, Dunedin, are (from left) Heritage New Zealand...

Historical treasures: 19th century pipes in good condition

Ceramic pieces, glass vessels, food waste and garden implements are among the historical items found beneath George St and other streets in central Dunedin during the upgrade of the retail area.

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