The Dunedin City Council's hesitation to agree to become part of a proposed Otago-wide rural fire district has led to a series of short-notice meetings around the outer reaches of the city this week to get some feedback on the idea from the affected public.
The Environment Court says it is not satisfied, at this stage, that there are any existing use rights for quarrying on Saddle Hill.
A scheme to assist Dunedin homeowners wishing to warm up their homes has been extended, even though Government subsidies are no longer available to most people.
A passionate plea from retiring Dunedin city councillor Colin Weatherall this week saw the council reverse a decision not to give the Fairfield community a share of the return from trees harvested in the area.
The next step towards getting a new pool in Mosgiel will be setting up a group to raise funds from the communities of southern Dunedin.
A Dunedin business quarrying on Saddle Hill has appealed the Environment Court's decision that no consent exists for the activity.
The Taieri Dramatic Society's costume hire is set to reopen under new management after being closed for almost a year.
Two pleas on behalf of Dunedin's southern communities saw retiring councillor Colin Weatherall make two wins for his area on Monday.
Concerns about the loss of parking from a separated cycle facility in central Dunedin are a ''red herring'', Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull says.
Dunedin city councillors will consider putting aside money in next year's council budget to pursue further investigation of a new pool in Mosgiel.
What do you know about the 2013 mayoral candidates? Council reporter Debbie Porteous puts the questions to Olivier Lequeux.
A decision about whether to proceed with a longed-for new pool in Mosgiel will be made on Monday.
What do you know about the 2013 mayoral candidates? Council reporter Debbie Porteous puts the questions to Pete George.
What do you know about the candidates contesting Dunedin's mayoral campaign in 2013? Council reporter Debbie Porteous puts the questions to Aaron Hawkins.
A working party reviewing Dunedin's swimming pool needs is to recommend to the Dunedin City Council it build a new pool in Mosgiel rather than improving Moana Pool.
If you care about Otago and how it is run, get ready to have your say in the 2013 local elections.
A delegation of southern leaders who travelled to Wellington to fight for the preservation of jobs at Invermay feel they received a fair hearing.
An event to showcase Green Island is planned for next month, and the organiser expects a great big fun day.
Russell Offen is something of a minor celebrity in Mosgiel.
Golf professional Andrew Whiley has deep concerns for the growth of Dunedin if the election results in Greater Dunedin and ''like-minded allies'' controlling the council and shaping the future of the city.
