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Opposing views as Three Waters decision overturned

Stormwater outlet Andersons Bay Inlet. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Opposing views in council as Three Waters decision overturned

Dunedin councillors have today voted 7-6 to overturn their decision to join Three Waters lobby group Communities 4 Local Democracy, a situation described by one as "lose-lose".

Pivotal Three Waters vote for council

Pivotal Three Waters vote for council

Dunedin's city councillors will today be asked to show their commitment to Treaty of Waitangi principles in what is shaping up as a defining moment in their term.

All atwitter over lack of action on tree trimming

All atwitter over lack of action on tree trimming

Trees with branches overhanging a footpath in Mosgiel were eventually trimmed by a contractor for the Dunedin City Council — but certainly not at the first time of asking. A Twitter thread shows it took 10 inquiries spanning almost four months before the matter was dealt with.

Fractured DCC ‘ugly situation’

Fractured DCC ‘ugly situation’

Inadequate leadership and communication could be behind the fracturing of the relationship between the Dunedin City Council and mana whenua, a councillor says.

Troubled water: Charting course after lead scare

Alex McAlpine puts questions to local government representatives during a public meeting to...

Troubled water: Charting course after lead scare

Reporter Grant Miller evaluates the lead scare that closed an Otago drinking water supply for six months and considers what lies ahead.

'Mere window dressing': Council’s projects in disarray

The Dunedin City Council’s relationship with mana whenua has been plunged into turmoil, casting doubt on how major planned projects will advance.

Three Waters: Mana whenua halts work with Dunedin council

The DCC's relationship with mana whenua has been plunged into turmoil, casting doubt on how Māori consultation will be carried out on planned projects.

Vandervis censure case back in court

Vandervis censure case back in court

An unfair process led to a Dunedin councillor being censured for loud, aggressive and intimidating behaviour, it has again been claimed in court.

Vandervis again argues unfair process led to censure

A Dunedin councillor found to have been loud, aggressive and intimidating when he remonstrated with a staff member about parking has again argued in court an unfair process led to his being censured.

ORC calls for Govt advice on bore water

ORC calls for Govt advice on bore water

Changing environmental standards for drinking water sources could affect thousands of bores in Otago and ratchet up costs.

Public transport fares may halve but services unlikely to be increased

Half-price fares for public transport are unlikely to result in boosted services to cater for extra demand, Otago Regional Council staff have signalled.

‘Full-on afternoon’ of racing goes well

Beaumont Racing Club Race 1 at Wingatui's Dual code raceday. PHOTOS: LINDA ROBERTSON

‘Full-on afternoon’ of racing goes well

Yesterday's harness racing meeting at Wingatui may have been the last one at the venue near Dunedin.

Talk held about race relations

Taking in a panel discussion about race relations at Toitu Otago Settlers Museum in Dunedin...

Talk held about race relations

Albatrosses inspired a song that has been released for Dunedin Race Relations Week.

Bus chaos not due to pandemic: union

A more efficient bus service could result from planned changes to Princes St, Dunedin, it is...

Bus chaos not due to pandemic: union

Covid-19 should not be blamed for last-minute bus service cancellations in Dunedin, a union says.

Grit, bad parking concerns for injured cyclist

Drawing attention to both a motorist’s conduct and maintenance of cycle paths is recreational...

Grit, bad parking concerns for injured cyclist

A cyclist who crashed after avoiding a seemingly badly parked car in Dunedin has drawn attention to loose gravel appearing to add to his difficulties.

No race to sell Forbury Park

An aerial view of the last harness race meeting held at Forbury Park on July 8. PHOTO: RUDY HUETING

No race to sell Forbury Park

A racing venue in Dunedin that became surplus to the industry’s requirements in August last year likely remains months away from a sale.

Trainer still recovering from shoeing accident

Wingatui thoroughbred trainer Graeme Mee is continuing to recover in hospital after he suffered serious head injuries in an incident with a horse last week.

Middlemarch wants broader action on flooding: chairman

Floodwaters covered Snow Ave, Middlemarch, in early January last year, after a similar scene just...

Middlemarch wants broader action on flooding: chairman

Substantial engineering works to prevent flooding are not on the horizon for Middlemarch, but "tactical maintenance" has been stepped up.

Ill bus drivers could be an issue

Increased patronage resulting from lower fares could put pressure on Otago bus services if some drivers are off ill.

Dunedin brothers helping refugees

Doing what they can about the Ukrainian refugee crisis in Bulgaria are Michael (left) and Jared...

Dunedin brothers helping refugees

Brothers from Dunedin have opened their homes in Bulgaria to Ukrainian refugees and they are eager to do more to help.

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