Funding increase not a long-term solution
Funding increase not a long-term solution
Otago Museum is celebrating an increase in funding but says the extra cash will not solve its long-term financial woes.
Tim Scott
Funding lifeline for museum
Funding lifeline for museum
A proposal to grant Otago Museum additional funding has narrowly passed, despite concerns about the financial burden passed on to ratepayers.
Lanterns on display
Lanterns on display
Admiring Judith the giant praying mantis on display in the Meridian Mall on Thursday are (clockwise from left) Jan Checketts, her daughter Louise Freeman and granddaughter Esmae Freeman (18 months)...
Logging trucks on road criticised
Logging trucks on road criticised
Complaining about logging trucks after buying property next to a commercial forest is like living next to an airport and being surprised by planes landing, a forestry chief executive says.
Caversham liquor store owner pleads case
Caversham liquor store owner pleads case
The owner of Caversham Liquor has hit back at objections to the store’s liquor licence, saying people should be allowed freedom of choice.
Road safety week focus for children
Road safety week focus for children
A national campaign to promote safer driving is teaching children as young as 6 how to keep safe on New Zealand roads.
Balloon artist secures win in game show
Balloon artist secures win in game show
A Dunedin balloon twister has secured the win in a national game show.
Gaming industry could aid health innovation
Gaming industry could aid health innovation
Dunedin's "gravitational pull" in the gaming industry could result in the city become an industry-leading developer in digital health innovation.
Students object to liquor licences
Students object to liquor licences
Countdown and New World could be next in the firing line over the sale of single-serve high-strength alcohol.
Rubbish bin penguin killed by dog: Doc
Rubbish bin penguin killed by dog: Doc
A dead penguin found dumped in a rubbish bin behind a Port Chalmers restaurant was killed by a dog, the Department of Conservation has confirmed.
Balloon ride helps pupils’ aspirations soar
Balloon ride helps pupils’ aspirations soar
The "most travelled balloon in the world" made a valiant attempt at soaring in Dunedin’s sky yesterday morning.
Police take aim at two stores over high-strength beer
Police take aim at two stores over high-strength beer
Pak’nSave and a nearby South Dunedin liquor store are in the firing line as police take a stand against the sale of high-strength beer.
Police seek Pak'n'Save booze ban
Police seek Pak'n'Save booze ban
Police are opposing the liquor licence of South Dunedin Pak’n’Save over the sale of high strength beers they say is leading to booze-fuelled harm in a vulnerable community.
Re-grassing to control dust
Re-grassing to control dust
Work is under way at the Foulden Maar site near Middlemarch.
‘Bombshell’ decision not to move archives
‘Bombshell’ decision not to move archives
After seven years of seeking a new space, archivists are stunned after receiving the "bombshell news" Dunedin’s archives will remain in their current location.
Fringe arts trust seeking changes to council funding
Fringe arts trust seeking changes to council funding
Increasing Dunedin City Council funding for the arts and culture sector will help bring about a "vibrant, connected, liveable, healthy and thriving" community.
Calls to make buses free with DCC footing bill
Calls to make buses free with DCC footing bill
The Dunedin City Council has been challenged to be the first city in the country to make bus fares free to the public.
Trust requests funds for off-road cycleway
Trust requests funds for off-road cycleway
A proposed cycleway connecting Mosgiel and Outram would keep cyclists safe and stimulate the growing cycle tourism market.
Staffing losses likely without funding boost
Museum staffing losses likely without funding boost
Tuhura Otago Museum will face staffing losses and cuts to collection care without additional funding from the Dunedin City Council.
Calls for council to protect venues
Calls for council to protect venues
The fate of Dunedin’s music scene will depend on "robust and resourced" provisions to protect venues.