Grant Miller

DCC argues for consistent approach in casino trusts

The Dunedin City Council may call for consistency in the way casinos put money into charitable trusts for causes such as reducing harm from problem gambling.

Cost may be double budget

The cost of renewing water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure in Dunedin in the next 10 years could be more than double what the Dunedin City Council has budgeted.

Council restructure focus on ‘delivery’

Council restructure focus on ‘delivery’

A shake-up affecting senior staff at the Dunedin City Council should improve efficiency, chief executive Sandy Graham says.

Forbury tensions mounting

Three-quarters of the Forbury Park Trotting Club’s board face possible removal at the same time as high-stakes negotiations around the sale of its raceway and relocation plans take place.

Reviewing response to lead contamination

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

Reviewing response to lead contamination

A review of the Dunedin City Council’s response to lead contamination of East Otago water supplies looks set to examine how well information was passed on.

Big day of learning for caretakers

Dunedin pupils and tutors get hands-on experience to engage with marine science in a Maori...

Big day of learning for caretakers

Dunedin school pupils have been looking to catch plankton, analyse the anatomy of cockles and mussels and monitor the health of water at Karitane.

Heritage trust fears losing character of city

Demolition at the Scribes bookshop site in North Dunedin was halted last month. PHOTO: LINDA...

Heritage trust fears losing character of city

More historic Dunedin buildings will go the same way as the Scribes bookstore, which is headed for demolition, a heritage trust fears.

Council asked to guard Dunedin city’s musical vibrancy

Landlords say their tenants were affected by excessive noise from the Dog With Two Tails cafe and...

Council asked to guard Dunedin city’s musical vibrancy

A Dunedin music venue has asked city councillors to "guard our vibrancy".

Bold plans outlined for Forbury

The future for Forbury Park is uncertain. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Bold plans outlined for Forbury

A bold proposal for housing at Forbury Park has emerged and could reinvigorate South Dunedin by providing affordable homes and help the low-lying suburb adapt to climate change.

University holding firm on central campus cycling ban

Bicycles are parked in the cycle stands under the Archway Lecture Theatres at the University of...

University holding firm on central campus cycling ban

The University of Otago is not budging on its ban on cycling through the central area of the Dunedin campus.

OUSA restates objection to delay of upgrade project

The Otago University Students’ Association has reasserted its opposition to a proposed delay in upgrading Dunedin’s tertiary precinct.

Live music venue 'forced to operate in fear'

Dunedin music venues operate under a climate of fear about possible noise complaints, Michael...

Live music venue 'forced to operate in fear'

Dunedin's music scene is at risk of being held to ransom by a few people complaining about noise, a city venue has warned.

OCA seeks to establish training facility at Tahuna Park

OCA seeks to establish training facility at Tahuna Park

The Otago Cricket Association has settled on Tahuna Park in Dunedin as its preferred site for a winter training facility featuring a greenhouse.

Tea break suggested for uncertain times

Former Waitaki mayor Alex Familton has suggested the DCC take a David Lange-style three-year cup of tea.

Council urged to commit to restoration

Port Chalmers Foundry Charitable Trust members (from left) Bill and Judy Southworth, Lana Oranje,...

Council urged to commit to restoration

A trust that wants a remnant of the once-thriving Port Chalmers shipbuilding industry to be restored has asked the DCC to put $700,000 in its budgets to stabilise a bank and clear any remaining asbestos.

Group’s call to maintain maar focus

Foulden Marr, near Middlemarch. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Group’s call to maintain maar focus

Save Foulden Maar has asked Dunedin city councillors not to get bogged down in details as they go about securing the future of the archaeological site near Middlemarch.

Rating burden unfair, farm group says

Federated Farmers representative Eleanor Linscott makes the case for changes to the Dunedin City...

Rating burden unfair, farm group says

Farmers have been unfairly targeted through the Dunedin City Council’s proposed rates rises that will pay for mainly urban projects, Federated Farmers has argued.

Minister criticised on camper proposals

The dunedin City Council provides places for freedom campers to stay, including at Ocean View....

Minister criticised on camper proposals

A Dunedin councillor has criticised Tourism Minister Stuart Nash for being out of touch with New Zealand travellers.

Three Waters soaking up money

Construction crews work on the installation of a new water pipeline in Waikouaiti. PHOTO: PETER...

Three Waters soaking up money

Of the $1.5billion of capital spending the Dunedin City Council has budgeted for the next decade, about $1billion is for transport, water, wastewater and stormwater systems.

DCC calls for more monitoring of coastal waters

Allans Beach is a popular surfing spot. Photo: Wikipedia

DCC calls for more monitoring of coastal waters

Not enough attention is being paid to the state of Otago’s coastal water, some Dunedin city councillors fear.

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