Lessons learned from trial: council manager
Lessons learned from trial: council manager
Mistakes were made in the pedestrianisation trials in the Octagon at the start of the year.
Hamish MacLean
Ending Dunedin Railways job a jolt after 30 years
Ending Dunedin Railways job a jolt after 30 years
Dunedin Railways is in Paul Jeffery’s blood, but yesterday the locomotive assistant cleared out his locker at the Dunedin Railway Station, probably for the last time.
New cod limits criticised by fishers
New cod limits criticised by fishers
New rules for recreational blue cod fishers off Dunedin’s coast are a "debacle", a long-time Port Chalmers fisherman says.
Pedestrianisation could involve big losses: prof
Pedestrianisation could involve big losses: prof
Success in pedestrianising city streets generally occurs in cities with population densities 40 times — or greater — than Dunedin’s, an economist says.
Artisans ‘reboot’ market at Port
Artisans ‘reboot’ market at Port
Even as she was "ecstatic" that 50 people came through the doors in the first 30 minutes they were open, Port Chalmers artisans market operator Julie Fawcett was thrilled "the ol’ gang" was back...
Funding for wellbeing initiatives
Funding for wellbeing initiatives
Nearly half of the Dunedin City Council’s Covid-19 support fund could be used to sustain social wellbeing in the city.
Masters Games falls short, but still in black
Masters Games falls short of forecast but still in the black
The New Zealand Masters Games fell shy of its forecast 5000 participants and will post a deficit, although numbers grew again from 2016 levels.
Flat $2 bus fare could disadvantage the poor
Flat $2 bus fare could disadvantage the poor
The proposed interim $2 flat fares for Dunedin buses could disadvantage some of the city’s poor, a draft Dunedin City Council submission says.
Move to rethink George St group falls flat
Move to rethink George St group falls flat
After a three-week delay, following a 10-5 vote, nothing has changed in the Dunedin City Council’s proposal for a George St advisory group.
Octagon trial not popular
Octagon trial not popular
Pedestrianisation trials in the Octagon early this year were marred by a global pandemic, a lack of consultation and a budget blowout.
Mathematician finds new focus in new life
Mathematician finds new focus in new life
During lockdown Eman Alsaadoni, like many other New Zealanders, was doing her bit to keep the country going. But her story is a bit different. With the support of Red Cross interpreter Mhamad Oes, a...
Union claims ‘sabotage’ of Dunedin Railways
Union claims ‘sabotage’ of Dunedin Railways
Dunedin Railways Ltd has been "very, very misleading" as recent actions show mothballing until a restart is not on the cards, the transport union has claimed.
Recruiter to help in council chief search
Recruiter to help in council chief search
The Dunedin City Council has confirmed Wellington-based recruitment consultancy JacksonStone & Partners will aid the council in finding a replacement for outgoing chief executive Sue Bidrose....
The Cook no more - it's now called Dive
The Cook no more - it's now called Dive
It will always have a place in Dunedin’s cultural history, but The Cook is The Cook no more.
Fresh pastures for Bidrose
Fresh pastures for Bidrose
Dunedin City Council chief executive Sue Bidrose will not finish her seven-year term with the council.
Hawkins apologises for sharing information
Hawkins apologises for sharing information
Dunedin Mayor Aaron Hawkins has apologised to Dunedin city councillors after breaching the council’s code of conduct rules.
Roading changes spark traffic fears
Roading changes spark traffic fears
Changes to State Highway 1 through Dunedin could cause congestion in the city centre if they are not done properly, the Otago branch of the Automobile Association says.
‘It has been war’
‘It has been war’
The battlelines have been drawn at the Otago Regional Council.
Council chief exec recruitment process ‘ongoing’
Council chief exec recruitment process ‘ongoing’
The Dunedin City Council yesterday declined to say when its chief executive’s position will be advertised.
Stewart heads list of acts, shows planned for Dunedin
Stewart heads list of acts, shows planned for Dunedin
Fingers remain crossed Sir Rod Stewart will be gracing Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium stage this November.