Tim Scott

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'Not sustainable': Bowls clubs in downward spiral

Members of the more-than-a-century-old North East Valley Bowling Club have voted to put its North...

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'Not sustainable': Bowls clubs in downward spiral

Dunedin has too many bowling clubs to be sustainable, which could lead to a reduction of up to five clubs over the next few years, a bowls leader warns.

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Dunedin supermarket reveals expansion plan

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Dunedin supermarket reveals expansion plan

Foodstuffs plans to knock down two central city buildings to expand operations at its flagship Dunedin supermarket.

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‘Sad day’: Dunedin bowling club on market

North East Valley Bowling Club members (from left) Mary Ann Harrington, Colin "Wheels" Wheeler,...

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‘Sad day’: bowling club putting property on market

A lack of members and rising costs have culminated in a prominent Dunedin bowling club making the difficult decision to put its property up for sale.

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Claim pub’s exits blocked earlier

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has lodged an application to suspend the liquor licence of The Bog...

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Claim pub’s exits blocked earlier

A Dunedin pub which faces having its liquor licence suspended over fire safety breaches had blocked exits nearly three years ago, a patron says.

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Bog’s licence may be suspended after fire exits locked

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Bog’s licence may be suspended after fire exits locked

A central Dunedin pub faces having its liquor licence suspended after ignoring an order from firefighters to remove padlocks from two of its three fire exits.

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Inland port decision result of regional planning failure: MP

Mark Patterson. File photo: Gregor Richardson

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Inland port decision result of regional planning failure: MP

A "complete failure of regional planning" meant only one of two competing inland port proposals in Otago was considered for an $8.2 million loan by the government, a local MP says.

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Hillside reopening sign of ‘belief’

Former Hillside Workshops employees Murray McGregor (left) and Kevin Gamble share a joke about...

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Hillside reopening sign of ‘belief’

The return of Hillside Workshops is a statement of the government’s "belief in the city of Dunedin", deputy prime minister Winston Peters says.

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Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says he doesn't want to "get caught in the middle of a cockfight" between two competing inland port projects despite the govt financially backing the Mosgiel option.

'Insulted' Dunedin survivor files UN complaint

Darryl Smith. File photo: Linda Robertson

'Insulted' Dunedin survivor files UN complaint

A former Dunedin survivor of historical sexual abuse says he was so "insulted" by the government’s compensation scheme he is taking it up with the United Nations.

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Planned film studio could have ‘massive flow-on effect’

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Planned film studio could have ‘massive flow-on effect’

A proposed $200m Queenstown film studio flagged for fast-track approval could have a "massive flow-on effect" for the region, making it easier to attract projects to the South, an industry leader says.

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‘Premium’ student accommodation development downsized

A mock-up of a planned residential and commercial development at the corner of Filleul and...

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‘Premium’ student accommodation development downsized

A planned central Dunedin development has shrunk by two storeys and its apartments will now be available to rent rather than buy.

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Pub owner claims ‘verbal abuse, racism’

Harbourview Stadium Hotel owner Dr Hu Zhang stands in front of the premises in Ravensbourne...

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Pub owner claims ‘verbal abuse, racism’

A Dunedin pub owner has hit back at opposition to his liquor licence with allegations of "verbal abuse and racism".

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Bakers take over South Dunedin premises

Baker Brothers Artisan Bakery & Cafe is expected to open between late May and early June, at...

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Bakers take over South Dunedin premises

The loss of Dunedin institution Gilbert’s Fine Food has given rise to two new hospitality businesses in the city.

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Slice work: pizza joint turns 50

Poppa's Pizza's owner, Daljeet "DJ" Singh, holds a pizza inside the Albany St restaurant. PHOTO:...

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Slice work: pizza joint turns 50

A Dunedin pizza parlour in the heart of the city’s student quarter is celebrating half a century in business.

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Gaming sector seeks DCC funding

Centre of Digital Excellence chief executive Tim Ponting says a ‘‘modest investment’’ is required...

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Gaming sector seeks DCC funding

Dunedin's coveted reputation as one of the most attractive places in the country to make video games could be at risk without further funding, councillors have heard.

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Misuse of mobility parks frustrates permit holder

Peter Walsh holds up his mobility parking permit at Pak’nSave Dunedin, after observing people...

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Misuse of mobility parks frustrates permit holder

A Dunedin man is calling on a South Dunedin supermarket to better patrol its mobility parking spaces after experiencing first-hand how ‘‘ridiculous’’ it can be for those who need them.

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Getting staff ‘crucial’

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Getting staff ‘crucial’

Hurdles faced by Dunedin’s music community are "not just arts problems" and will need additional resources to address, councillors have heard.

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Rugby club gets reprieve over booze licence

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Rugby club gets reprieve over booze licence

Outram's rugby club has been granted a reprieve after concerns were raised about the sale of alcohol ahead of its celebratory weekend.

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'Poor' performance: Businesses blast DCC

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'Poor' performance: Businesses blast DCC

Businesses have blasted the Dunedin City Council, saying the city risks floundering under the weight of rising rates, red-tape and a lack of leadership.

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'Damn annoying' council staff gagged

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DCC's handling of cold call ‘wasted opportunity’

The Dunedin City Council’s handling of an impromptu marketing opportunity on national radio has been lamented as ‘‘a woeful let down’’ for the city.

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