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Analysis: Different look to Dunedin council
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Analysis: Different look to Dunedin council
The next three years will be rather different at the Dunedin City Council from its recent history, and not just because of a new mayor.
Grant Miller
Radich at forefront of change
Radich at forefront of change
Dunedin's mayoralty winner is at the forefront of political change in the South, but some election races remain too close to call.
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Venues revamp could breathe life back into professional theatre
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Venues revamp could breathe life back into professional theatre
A Dunedin theatre network pushing for refurbishment of three venues is to explore how this might help rejuvenate professional theatre in the city.
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Snow no obstacle to votes
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Snow no obstacle to votes
I don't dare predict who will win the Dunedin mayoralty contest.
Last-minute voting finishes at noon
Last-minute voting finishes at noon
Hoardings have come down, the final batch of votes will come in this morning and the first indication of results is expected in the afternoon.
No extension to voting period
No extension to voting period
An extension to voting in Dunedin and Queenstown has been ruled out.
Still time to make voice count
Still time to make voice count
Central Otago has no mayoralty contest this year, but the district’s mayor says it remains important for people to vote in council elections.
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Push continues for a commuter rail service
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Push continues for a commuter rail service
Rejuvenating passenger rail in Otago could start with a commuter service between Dunedin and Mosgiel, city councillor Jim O’Malley says.
Late voters’ options narrow
Late voters’ options narrow
Dunedin residents who have not yet voted in the local body elections can brave the elements and deliver their ballots by hand to various sites this week.
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Councillors pay tribute to departing trio
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Councillors pay tribute to departing trio
The experience, candour and generosity of a trio of departing Dunedin city councillors has been acknowledged, as they head into retirement.
Review of city’s libraries
Review of city’s libraries
A review of Dunedin Public Libraries will look into ways to reduce pressure on staff.
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Labour candidates clarify pledge limits
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Labour candidates clarify pledge limits
Candidates endorsed by Labour sign a pledge to abide by party principles, but the local context is their domain, the political party has argued.
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Electioneering may be brutal but what about gardening?
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Electioneering may be brutal but what about gardening?
Sophie Barker has had to endure teasing about being a pirate and a one-eyed councillor in the past week.
Vandervis questions debt levels
Vandervis questions debt levels
As its debt deepens, the Dunedin City Council’s financial sustainability has been called into question by mayoralty candidate Lee Vandervis.
Vehicle with loud speaker used to spread fake tsunami threat
Vehicle with loud speaker used to spread fake tsunami threat
A supposed tsunami threat in Dunedin tonight is just some mischief-making, police have confirmed.
Investing in rail backed
Investing in rail backed
Government investment in a passenger rail service between Christchurch and Invercargill is badly needed and overdue, supporters say.
Investing in rail backed
Investing in rail backed
Increased investment in the southern rail network is needed and overdue, the Government will be told.
Council votes in support of rail services
Council votes in support of rail services
Increased investment in southern rail services is both needed and overdue, Dunedin city councillors say.
Candidate affiliations with anti-vax group questioned
Candidate affiliations with anti-vax group questioned
Candidates for Dunedin’s West Harbour Community Board have spoken out about Voices For Freedom affiliations clouding the election campaign.
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Complaint made to police about Vandervis’ conduct
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Complaint made to police about Vandervis’ conduct
A pensioner who had an altercation with Dunedin mayoral candidate Lee Vandervis says she has complained to police.