Maori-DCC integration enhanced
Maori-DCC integration enhanced
A new appointee within the Dunedin City Council’s senior leadership group says Maori voices will have a broader influence in shaping the organisation’s strategies.
Grant Miller
Sports hall pledge from Edgar
Sports hall pledge from Edgar
An ailing Sir Eion Edgar has pledged $500,000 to help create a high-tech, interactive national sports hall of fame in Dunedin.
Architect to evaluate former Sims building
Architect to evaluate former Sims building
A remnant of the Port Chalmers shipbuilding industry that the Dunedin City Council has left without a roof for four years is to be evaluated by a prominent architect.
Cull's honour confirmed by Queen before death
Cull's honour confirmed by Queen before death
The honour for former Dunedin mayor, the late Dave Cull, had been confirmed by the Queen before he died.
Hope for Sports Hall of Fame
Hope for Sports Hall of Fame
The future of the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame remains unclear after a limited discussion at a Dunedin City Council meeting.
Museum given extra funding
Museum given extra funding
The Otago Museum has gained some extra funding from the Dunedin City Council, but nothing like what it had sought.
City wildlife hospital gets $225,000
City wildlife hospital gets $225,000
More tui will be bandaged up and injured yellow-eyed penguins rehabilitated, after Dunedin city councillors decided the city’s wildlife hospital should get a $75,000 annual grant for three years.
Rates rise still 9.8%; $640K for projects
Rates rise still 9.8%; $640K for projects
Money was saved before spending was squeezed and the upshot of four days of debate is still a rates increase of about 9.8% in Dunedin.
Call for calm as council gets tetchy
Call for calm as council gets tetchy
A senior Dunedin city councillor has urged his colleagues to stop behaving like squabbling children.
Funding for local groups boosted
Funding for local groups boosted
The pool of money Dunedin networks can access for grassroots projects is set to increase by $100,000, to be followed by further increases.
A 'crass piece of boorish abuse': Councillor disputes continue
A 'crass piece of boorish abuse': Councillor disputes continue
Disagreement about points of order and discontent about councillor behaviour have again flared up at the Dunedin City Council today.
Council backs parking consultant
Council backs parking consultant
A consultant's report that suggests Dunedin has an ample supply of cheap and all-day parking has been backed by city councillors.
First new toilet next to library
First new toilet next to library
The first new public toilet in a 10-year programme adding facilities in Dunedin will be next to the central library and it will be suitable for people with complex disabilities.
Taieri Gorge line to stay open as far as Hindon
Taieri Gorge line to stay open as far as Hindon
Part of the Taieri Gorge railway line is to remain in use for at least the next year.
Legal advice on taking over hall of fame to be considered
Legal advice on taking over hall of fame to be considered
Legal implications of the Dunedin City Council taking over the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame will be considered before any offer is made to do so.
DCC to make call on sports museum
DCC to make call on sports museum
One of the biggest backers of the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame is poised to make a call on funding, despite having little new information to go on.
Activists unhappy about meeting
Activists unhappy about meeting
A booking at the Dunedin City Library for a group that opposes sex self-identification has been cancelled.
Showdown on Dunedin transport priorities
Showdown on Dunedin transport priorities
A showdown is looming about Dunedin transport.
Keeping Taieri rail line open staff’s suggestion to DCC
Keeping Taieri rail line open staff’s suggestion to DCC
Part of the Taieri Gorge railway line is likely to stay open for at least another year while the longer-term future of Dunedin Railways is determined.
Council in hot seat over Sports Hall of Fame’s future
Council in hot seat over Sports Hall of Fame’s future
A group tasked with determining the future of the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame is likely to call for expressions of interest to host the facility and the Dunedin City Council will need to decide...