Ruby Shaw

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Seesaws ‘a huge and expensive surprise’

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Seesaws ‘a huge and expensive surprise’

The much-maligned George St seesaws came as a "complete surprise" to some Dunedin city councillors, who say they had no chance to sign off the additions to the central city playground.

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New exhibition honours influential leader

Te Rūnaka o Ōtākou upoko Edward Ellison and Riki Te Mairaki Ellison Taiaroa Whānau Trust...

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New exhibition honours influential leader

An exhibition on a 19th-century Kāi Tahu leader is an opportunity to honour a man who contributed to the rich history of Ōtepoti and Ōtākou, organisers say.

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Last candidate joins election race just in the nick of time

Landscape architect Stefan Mutch,of Waikouaiti, rushes to submit the final piece of his paperwork...

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Last candidate joins election race just in the nick of time

After a good night’s sleep and a last-minute scramble for signatures, the final candidate for Dunedin’s local elections joined the race with just five minutes to spare.

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Pensioner ‘shocked’ by $750 parking ticket

Dunedin couple Swava and Jack Pociecha feel they have been unjustly fined $750 by parking...

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Pensioner ‘shocked’ by $750 parking ticket

A Dunedin pensioner says having to pay an expensive parking ticket is "absolutely unacceptable" and the parking officer should have put himself in her shoes.

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Event co-ordination plan to capitalise on stadium: council

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Event co-ordination plan to capitalise on stadium: council

A new plan to co-ordinate events across Dunedin will capitalise on the city’s stadium, councillors say.

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Restrictions approved, but parking to stay free

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Restrictions approved, but parking to stay free

The days of unrestricted parking in St Clair have come to an end as the Dunedin City Council approves a raft of parking changes.

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Dunedin parking fines revenue skyrockets

Parking revenue has sky-rocketed since the government increased the cost of fines. PHOTO: STEPHEN...

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Dunedin parking fines revenue skyrockets

The Dunedin City Council is reaping the reward of skyrocketing parking fines as infringements drop and revenue rises.

‘Remarkable’ award honours roots

Head and founder of Animation Research Sir Ian Taylor (centre), of Dunedin, has been awarded the...

‘Remarkable’ award honours roots

Sir Ian Taylor says he has only been able to join the likes of Walt Disney in receiving a global innovation award because he set up his company in Dunedin.

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Warning of ‘slumlord’ exploitation

University of Otago student Zoe Eckhoff, who was traumatised by her horror flatting experience,...

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Warning of ‘slumlord’ exploitation

A Dunedin student left traumatised by her horror flatting experience has sounded a warning to civic leaders over the "unsafe" state of the city’s housing.

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Request to remove non-existent tree from protected list

Margaret and Guy Cardno have asked the Dunedin City Council to remove a redwood tree from a list...

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Request to remove non-existent tree from protected list

A redwood tree that "doesn’t seem to exist at all" is expected to be removed from a council list of significant Dunedin trees.

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MP ‘ill-informed’ on seesaw

A National MP has been accused of getting his facts wrong after slamming council spending on a central Dunedin seesaw.

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Council tight-lipped on ‘major event’

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Council tight-lipped on ‘major event’

Dunedin appears set to hold a "major event", but the council is refusing to say what it is.

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Business case flawed: Brooking

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Business case flawed: Brooking

The release of a "flawed" business case means more information is needed before Labour decides whether it would dump the planned Waikato Medical School, a Dunedin MP says.

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Call out for community candidates

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Call out for community candidates

As nominations for Dunedin’s community boards track below last election’s, local leaders are encouraging people to put their hands up to represent their community.

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Candidate keen to inject a little silliness

King of the Silly Hat Party and Dunedin mayoral candidate Flynn "Nisvett" Nisbett, hopes to join...

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Candidate keen to inject a little silliness

Flynn Nisbett hopes to bring some warmth to the Dunedin City Council table.

New med school to save $50m a year, govt claims

A new medical school will be established at the University of Waikato. File photo

New med school to save $50m a year, govt claims

Nearly $2b could be saved by 2042 if a new medical school to train rural doctors is created in Hamilton, the detailed business case for the project says, but critics are concerned they aren't getting the full picture.

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Two-year trespass ‘disproportionate’

Dunedin climate activist Bruce Mahalski was trespassed from Dunedin Airport for two years after...

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Two-year trespass ‘disproportionate’

A two-year ban from Dunedin Airport for holding up a small sign is "disproportionate", a climate activist says.

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First properties in affordable housing initiative hit market

The first two properties are on the market as part of Roger Fewtrell’s goal to provide houses for...

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First properties in affordable housing initiative hit market

Houses with a $100,000 incentive for first-home buyers have arrived on the market as a Dunedin businessman’s philanthropic endeavour starts bearing fruit.

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Fear politics could affect South Dunedin flooding action

An aerial view of South Dunedin. Photo: ODT files

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Fear politics could affect South Dunedin flooding action

Long-term solutions for South Dunedin’s flood-affected residents could face trouble if "political cycles" get in the way of implementation, a community leader says.

Teens ‘stole’ from shop, club

Teens ‘stole’ from shop, club

A youth who allegedly stole cash, speakers, alcohol and a bag of lollies was sniffed out by the dog squad after breaking into a Dunedin bowling club.

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