DCHL statement today
DCHL statement today
A major announcement about the future of Dunedin's council-owned companies is expected today, after political ructions that have soured city politics since July, and a behind-closed-doors meeting yesterday.
David Loughrey
A free taste of the best
A free taste of the best
At some point between getting up in the morning, wrapping my track pants in old newspapers and sending them to the city council, making papier mache models of Don Brash and going to bed, watching television became very expensive. It used to be free, I remember quite clearly.
Draft spatial gets council nod
Draft spatial gets council nod
Dunedin's latest planning document got the seal of approval at a full city council meeting yesterday.
New policy prompts flood of consent applications
New policy prompts flood of consent applications
Dunedin property developers appear to be rushing to get approval for new subdivisions before expected rises in the price of applying for consents.
Harbour plan scaled back
Harbour plan scaled back
The Dunedin City Council's plan to attract cafes, bars and apartments to the harbourside area of the city has contracted to involve just one smaller area beside the Steamer Basin, after a decade's work and what is understood to be hundreds of thousands of dollars spent.
Ecosanctuary seeks promotion
Ecosanctuary seeks promotion
The Orokonui Ecosanctuary has called for Dunedin City Council help to add to the 9000 visitors it received in the last year.
30-year city plan released
30-year city plan released
A new planning document for Dunedin could bring about major changes to the face of the city, as planners look at ways to deal with an expected extra 7600 residential units needed by 2031.
Protesters force council to check legal options
Protesters force council to check legal options
Time might be running out for a group of Dunedin protesters who are occupying an area in the central city, after they turned down an option of moving their protest from the Octagon.
Battered beach-access ramp may be moved
Battered beach-access ramp may be moved
Major changes may be in store for a ramp and staircase at Dunedin's St Clair Beach, facilities which have had repeated failures in the face of heavy seas.
Residents to have say
Residents to have say
People on the "front line" of the Dunedin beach erosion issue will soon get a chance to hear from consultants who have written a report on the issue.
The way we wore in an ode to 'Brook
The way we wore in an ode to 'Brook
I, along with other elderly, lonely and bitter people, have been saying it since the dawn of time; the world is going to hell in a hand-basket.
Down the mighty Murray
Down the mighty Murray
It would have been ironic if the revolution had begun in Mildura in June.
Octagon occupation review 'ongoing'
Octagon occupation review 'ongoing'
The Octagon site taken over by Occupy Dunedin will remain under "ongoing review", with no promises from the Dunedin City Council protesters will not be moved on.
Occupy protesters take council to task
Occupy protesters take council to task
Representatives of the Occupy Dunedin protesters had their 10 minutes in front of the Dunedin City Council yesterday, with their message veering from international to local issues during moments of theatre.
Skateboard bylaw may be reviewed
Skateboard bylaw may be reviewed
A call to change a Dunedin bylaw outlawing skateboards on inner-city footpaths may result in a review.
Occupy protesters offered other site
Occupy protesters offered other site
Protesters in the Octagon have been offered an alternative site at the Market Reserve in Dunedin, a move Mayor Dave Cull said was designed to return the Octagon to all city residents.
Two-year deadline for quake buildings
Two-year deadline for quake buildings
Owners of Dunedin buildings have two years from next July to complete earthquake assessments, and work at a significant cost is expected to be uncovered.
Ride-share parking dumped
Ride-share parking dumped
A ride-share parking system for Dunedin's tertiary area has been dumped after 10 years, after confirmation it was only "marginally successful", could not be enforced easily and was subject to significant abuse.
Two-way traffic 'pivotal' to central Dunedin plan
Two-way traffic 'pivotal' to central Dunedin plan
A report on the feasibility of turning the one-way traffic system south of Queens Gardens back to a two-way system is an important aspect of a new central city plan for Dunedin, and will be the first matter considered.
Maori TV a winner in RWC coverage
Maori TV a winner in RWC coverage
As the Rugby World Cup passes colourfully by, and large and sometimes ugly men have their brief moment in the spotlight, Maori Television has hit upon a concept that, one can only hope, will thrust much needed change into that sometimes dim-witted sport.