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Radich pushing for groyne to be repaired

Pushing for the line of poles at St Clair Beach to be restored, to build up sand on the beach, is...

Radich pushing for groyne to be repaired

Development of a Dunedin coastal plan has cost about $700,000 so far and one councillor says just over $100,000 more for an experiment could save the city millions of dollars in the long run.

Drinking water pipes project in Karitane proceeding

Water pipes by Coast Rd, between Cherry Farm and Karitane, await installation. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

Drinking water pipes project in Karitane proceeding

More pipework is being done in the Karitane area north of Dunedin to replace ageing networks.

Bird strike fears: Dunedin Airport opposes landfill

Extra efforts to stop birds flocking to a proposed landfill near Dunedin Airport may not be enough to allay fears of bird-strike on aircraft, the airport has warned.

Train trips to get rolling from today

The council-owned Dunedin Railways intends to continue with both a service using the Taieri Gorge...

Train trips to get rolling from today

One train trip had to be cancelled, but summer services are due to start in Dunedin today.

Coastline retreat favoured

Some retreat from Dunedin’s coastline is emerging as a favoured long-term approach for managing the beach between St Clair and St Kilda.

Remembrance to play role in reserve at Seacliff

Patients watch a game of cricket at Seacliff Lunatic Asylum during the 1920s. Photo: Percy Godber

Remembrance to play role in reserve at Seacliff

The way victims of a horrific fire at the former Seacliff psychiatric hospital should be acknowledged has yet to be determined, but there are plans to give visitors to the site much more context...

Comment: Mayor criticised from all parts of political spectrum

Otago Daily Times city council reporter Grant Miller.

Comment: Mayor criticised from all parts of political spectrum

Dunedin Mayor Aaron Hawkins is vulnerable if he is copping flak left, right and centre.

Hawkins under pressure from all sides

Dunedin Mayor Aaron Hawkins has copped a stinging attack from within his own council and more criticism from the chairman of another.

Mayor keen on some free bus fares

Bus patrons at the bus hub in Great King St, Dunedin.PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

Mayor keen on some free bus fares

The Government should fund the cost of enabling some bus passengers to travel free of charge, Dunedin Mayor Aaron Hawkins says.

Water work shouldn't wait, councillor says

Stormwater outlet Andersons Bay Inlet. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Water work shouldn't wait, councillor says

The more work that is done now on Dunedin’s water and wastewater infrastructure, the better, city councillor Jim O’Malley says.

Raising of DCC debt ceiling sparks debate about value

The Dunedin City Council’s appetite for debt has been both derided as reckless and defended as necessary for much-needed investment.

Accusations flow in Three Waters response

Dunedin's councillors wanted the Government to know how disappointed they were the Three Waters reform was happening by force, but their communication of the point turned into a shemozzle.

Gorge line stays: Councillors keep faith with Dunedin Railways

Any development of a cycle trail to replace the Taieri Gorge railway line won't happen before mid-2024.

Forbury Park decision imminent

Forbury Park decision imminent

The future of Dunedin’s former racing venue, Forbury Park, could become clearer soon.

Train trust makes pitch to take railway reins

Wanting to take an active role in the future of Dunedin train services and the Taieri Gorge line...

Train trust makes pitch to take railway reins

The group behind saving the Taieri Gorge line wants to run Dunedin rail services and preserve the link to Middlemarch.

History of asylum may be a feature

The old Seacliff Asylum. Photo: Supplied via Te Papa

History of asylum may be a feature

The presentation of the former Seacliff asylum’s history could become a more prominent feature at the Truby King Reserve north of Dunedin in coming years.

Kainga Ora projects set to be completed in mid-2022

Kainga Ora projects set to be completed in mid-2022

A series of Kainga Ora housing projects in the Dunedin area are scheduled to be completed by the middle of next year.

One flown to hospital after crash near Arrowtown

One flown to hospital after crash near Arrowtown

One person has been flown to hospital after a car crashed into a stream near Arrowtown.

Project difficulties revealed

Project difficulties revealed

A programme to help South Dunedin adapt to climate change has been described as a directionless muddle, struggling for momentum and coherence.

Middlemarch masonry collapse quake risks noted

A 2011 aerial image of Middlemarch, which has recently had an 18% drop in Dunedin City Council...

Middlemarch masonry collapse quake risks noted

Three streets in Middlemarch have been identified as possible problem sites in an earthquake.

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