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Dunedin's economic situation 'not pretty'
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Dunedin's economic situation 'not pretty'
Economic conditions may not be ‘‘pretty’’, but Dunedin’s foundations are firm, city councillors have been told.
Grant Miller
Councillors opt for online engagement
Councillors opt for online engagement
Online activity will be enough community engagement before the Dunedin City Council drafts its next long-term plan, councillors have decided.
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No rush to work out water services
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No rush to work out water services
The Dunedin City Council is in no rush to work out how it will provide water services in the coming years or in what ways it might work with its neighbours.
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Decision today on long-term plan engagement
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Decision today on long-term plan engagement
To what extent the Dunedin City Council should reach out to the community before drafting a long-term plan expected to be full of challenges is set to be decided today.
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Aurora sale still uncertain
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Aurora sale still uncertain
A proposal for the Dunedin City Council to sell Aurora Energy seems to be struggling to secure enough backing to go ahead.
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Complaints about dogs down by hundreds
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Complaints about dogs down by hundreds
Complaints about Dunedin dogs have dropped.
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Water services up for discussion
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Water services up for discussion
Some indications of how Dunedin’s water services will be shaped for the future could emerge in the coming days, but clarity might be months away.
Talk of Aurora sale piques Aust interest
Talk of Aurora sale piques Aust interest
The possible sale of Dunedin’s Aurora Energy company is gaining attention in Australia.
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Converting all-day space to 35 1-hour parks backed
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Converting all-day space to 35 1-hour parks backed
Quicker turnover of carparks is set to come to a busy shopping area in South Dunedin, pleasing key business operators and worrying some workers.
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Economic downturn hits Dunedin
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Economic downturn hits Dunedin
Dunedin's economy is dragging behind the rest of Otago, the latest data indicates.
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CEO review meets to be formal
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CEO review meets to be formal
There will be no informal arrangement for the remaining Dunedin City Council chief executive appraisal committee meetings of the year.
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Rail bridge safety assured by operator
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Rail bridge safety assured by operator
Stalled replacement of Wingatui Viaduct bridge rail beams should not raise doubts about safety of the Taieri Gorge line, Dunedin Railways says.
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New speed limits may be costly: council
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New speed limits may be costly: council
Reversing speed limit changes could cost the Dunedin City Council hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Five options on water services to be discussed
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Five options on water services to be discussed
Options for how Otago and Southland councils could work together to provide water services have been drafted and will soon be tested politically.
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Plan changes in offing for better heritage protection
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Plan changes in offing for better heritage protection
Boosting interim protection for Dunedin buildings perceived to have heritage value could be one approach to preserve character in the city.
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Infrequent meetings an issue, board says
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Infrequent meetings an issue, board says
The Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board’s unhappiness about meetings being held infrequently has been noted by the Dunedin City Council.
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Pledge Taieri Gorge track will be safe for services
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Pledge Taieri Gorge track will be safe for services
Dunedin Railways has provided assurances the Taieri Gorge line will be safe when passenger services resume to Pukerangi next month.
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Authority should not strip regional assets: critic
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Authority should not strip regional assets: critic
Any Dunedin breakaway from the Otago Regional Council should not strip assets such as the port from the region, a key critic says.
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No blood on dogs after 'attack'
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Clean presentation of two dogs mystery
If River and Charlie attacked sheep and swans, the two dogs apparently cleaned themselves up after the bloodshed.
Meeting infrequency irks board
Meeting infrequency irks board
The Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board’s effectiveness is harmed by the Dunedin City Council spacing out its meetings too much, the board’s chairman says.