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Alasdair Morrison (left) and Alex McAlpine say better care needs to be taken of the Truby King...

Frustration local input disregarded

Waikouaiti Coast residents unimpressed by a maintenance proposal for Seacliff’s Truby King Reserve say local knowledge and skills have been disregarded.

Moves to acknowledge history of hospital at Truby King Reserve

Patients watch a game of cricket at Seacliff Lunatic Asylum during the 1920s. Photo: Percy Godber

Moves to acknowledge history of hospital at Truby King Reserve

Ground markings at the former Seacliff asylum could be used to help get across the significance of the main hospital building that once stood there.

Lead response deemed timely

Waikouaiti, Karitane and Hawksbury residents have been told not to drink tap water, nor use if...

Lead response deemed timely

The health response to lead contamination of East Otago water supplies has been deemed timely and appropriate, but a review has highlighted communication problems were a hindrance.

Lead scare: Water warnings found to be timely, source still unclear

A review into the health response to lead contamination of East Otago water supplies has found warnings to the affected communities were issued at the right time.

Consent issues put demolition on hold

Demolition work started and then stopped at the former Scribes bookshop in North Dunedin. PHOTO:...

Consent issues put demolition on hold

Demolition work has been halted at the site of a former Dunedin bookshop because the developer should have a building consent.

Cycling use of Taieri Gorge suggested

The Taieri Gorge line could be used for trains or bicycles, or both, Otago Central Rail Trail...

Cycling use of Taieri Gorge suggested

There could be room for both bicycles and trains if the Otago Central Rail Trail is extended to Dunedin.

Proposed subdivision may depart from district plan, hearing told

This house in Waikouaiti was built about 1890 and the property was once owned by a prominent...

Proposed subdivision may depart from district plan, hearing told

A Waikouaiti farm owner wants to subdivide a 19th-century homestead so it can be preserved, but planning rules may get in the way.

DCC to get report on trains

Environmentalist Jennifer Shulzitski shows her support for Dunedin’s train service. PHOTOS: PETER...

DCC to get report on trains

City ownership of Dunedin’s train service remains on the rails.

Councillors defer decision on future of Dunedin Railways

Dunedin Railways is wholly owned by Dunedin City Council. Photo: ODT files

Councillors defer decision on future of Dunedin Railways

More time will be taken before the future of Dunedin Railways Ltd is determined.

Any financial support for railway would be from money not in budget

Any financial support for railway would be from money not in budget

If Dunedin city councillors decide today Dunedin Railways Ltd requires financial support, it will have to come from money that is not in the council’s budget.