Greater cost to restore museum angers
Greater cost to restore museum angers
A row has broken out over the cost of restoring the Dunedin Gasworks Museum.
Chris Morris
Rates across province to reflect increase date
Rates across province to reflect increase date
Councils across Otago seem about to increase their rates more than forecast to offset the cost of a rise in GST.
'Serious disorder' feared at tavern closure party
'Serious disorder' feared at tavern closure party
Police fear "serious disorder" - possibly rivalling the Undie 500 - as crowds from around New Zealand descend on North Dunedin next month to bid farewell to the Gardens Tavern.
B&B owners to pay commercial rates
B&B owners to pay commercial rates
Four Dunedin bed and breakfast operators will not get a reprieve from a sudden switch to more expensive commercial rates, the Dunedin City Council has decided.
Bid to stage alternative Gardies event fails
Bid to stage alternative Gardies event fails
Suggestions that the Dunedin City Council organise an alternative event to help avert crowd trouble when students farewell the Gardens Tavern in North Dunedin were yesterday ignored.
Valuer says time pressure hit stadium land purchase
Valuer says time pressure hit stadium land purchase
A Dunedin valuer involved in land sale negotiations for the Forsyth Barr Stadium says time constraints worked against the Dunedin City Council.
Wellington ready for stadium challenge
Wellington ready for stadium challenge
The chairman of the trust running Wellington's Westpac Stadium is ready for competition with Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.
GST bonus for full rates payment
GST bonus for full rates payment
Ratepayers who get in quick could dodge a larger-than-forecast rise in Dunedin City Council rates expected to be confirmed next week.
'Surf's up!' as Leith seethes
'Surf's up!' as Leith seethes
University of Otago students "looking for the next wave" took to the raging Water of Leith on their boards in Dunedin yesterday.
Simon Badger (22) told the Otago Daily Times he and five others used a rope tied to the Leith embankment to surf a wave breaking over a raised section of the concrete watercourse, underneath the Forth St bridge.
Trailers withdrawn after safety concern
Trailers withdrawn after safety concern
Claims the design of a kit-set trailer caused it to disintegrate on Dunedin's Southern Motorway have prompted a compensation payment and a national withdrawal by Mitre 10 New Zealand.
Hudson, Guest to run again
Hudson, Guest to run again
Two more Dunedin city councillors have confirmed they will stand again at the local body elections in October.
Competition for stadium
Competition for stadium
A price war is looming between Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium and its rivals in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
Eyeing stadium as wedding venue
Eyeing stadium as wedding venue
Dunedin couple Haley Paterson and Johnny Van Leeuwen hope to be the first toget married at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Haast hermit out to publicise book
Haast hermit out to publicise book
Almost 30 years ago, Robert Long left behind the bustle of urban life and walked off into the bush near Haast to find a new home.
Parking signs put on to private land
Parking signs put on to private land
A Portobello cafe owner is the latest angry protester to object to parking changes signed off by the Dunedin City Council.
Board's rapid reverse over Port Chalmers parking plan
Board's rapid reverse over Port Chalmers parking plan
The Chalmers Community Board has been forced into a backdown over parking in Port Chalmers, as finger-pointing begins over a lack of consultation.
75+ parking stickers out; dashboard notices in
75+ parking stickers out; dashboard notices in
Stickers identifying drivers aged over 75 have been withdrawn by the Dunedin City Council, amid concerns they could be ageist and spur safety fears.
Residents volunteer for Town Belt watch
Residents volunteer for Town Belt watch
A group of eagle-eyed volunteers is rallying to protect Dunedin's Town Belt from vandals, following the gratuitous felling of 13 native trees earlier this year.
Scene set for parking row at Port Chalmers
Scene set for parking row at Port Chalmers
A second battle over parking could be brewing for the Dunedin City Council amid fresh claims of failed consultation, in Port Chalmers, which have prompted an offer of mediation from deputy mayor Syd Brown.
Wedding bells for stadium?
Wedding bells for stadium?
Forget rolling mauls and mosh pits: brides-to-be could soon be making their way up a grassy aisle inside Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium.