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Mixed reception for new roles
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Mixed reception for new roles
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s Cabinet reshuffle has received a mixed reception from mayors in the South, varying from praise to disappointment or scepticism.
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New minister congratulated, but with a reminder
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New minister congratulated, but with a reminder
University of Otago vice-chancellor Grant Robertson has taken aim at a proposed Waikato medical school at the same time as welcoming new Minister of Health Simeon Brown.
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Confidential settlement data released by council
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Confidential settlement data released by council
The Dunedin City Council has negotiated confidential settlements with employees at a rate of about five or six a year.
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Moves to avoid event bidding war
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Moves to avoid event bidding war
Dunedin could look to work with Christchurch to attract big events when the South Island has two 30,000-seat covered stadiums in operation, it has been signalled.
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Organisers hope for clear sky as gala nears
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Organisers hope for clear sky as gala nears
Organisers of a large community gala on the outskirts of Dunedin seem to have nearly everything under control.
Fenz says vegetation fires near Tiwai Point not linked
Fenz says vegetation fires near Tiwai Point not linked
Two vegetation fires near Tiwai Point which kept southern fire crews busy do not appear to be related.
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Change of officer unlikely to affect process
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Change of officer unlikely to affect process
The resignation of Dunedin’s deputy electoral officer appears unlikely to make a significant difference to how this year’s local body election will be run in the city.
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Data tags on council kerbside wheelie bins not being used
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Data tags on council kerbside wheelie bins not being used
Data tags were fitted to council wheelie bins rolled out for Dunedin’s revamped kerbside collection service, but the technology is not being used.
Power out after vegetation hits lines
Power out after vegetation hits lines
Electricity was lost at places such as Sawyers Bay and Roseneath today after vegetation struck power lines.
'Suspicious' Tiwai car fire spread to vegetation
'Suspicious' Tiwai car fire spread to vegetation
A "suspicious" car fire near Tiwai Point in Southland spread to vegetation and water tankers had to be called in to help extinguish it.
More time for say on plan
More time for say on plan
The public has been allowed more time to influence a plan for festivals and events in Dunedin.
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Outdoor bowling surface to be built beside stadium
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Outdoor bowling surface to be built beside stadium
A new lawn bowls outdoor playing surface could be in use in Dunedin from next spring, complementing an indoor stadium for the sport beside it.
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Councillors told of huge costs looming
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Councillors told of huge costs looming
Hundreds of millions of dollars will need to be pumped into Dunedin’s water and wastewater systems in the next 15 years, councillors have been told.
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Consultants brought in for airport development
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Consultants brought in for airport development
Consultants are set to be brought in to help settle the contentious issue of how Wānaka Airport should be developed.
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Footage shows ‘true nature’ of industry: Peta
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Footage shows ‘true nature’ of industry: Peta
An animal rights group that produced undercover footage of alleged abuse of sheep in New Zealand during shearing says the operation was not about finding a few alarming incidents.
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Paddock’s future yet to be decided
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Paddock’s future yet to be decided
It may resemble a horse paddock at the moment, but land next to the Portobello Domain on the Otago Peninsula could end up going to the dogs.
$8k bike theft bad break for shop owner
$8k bike theft bad break for shop owner
A phone call from police about 6.30am heralded a disheartening start to the new year for a Dunedin bicycle shop owner.
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Siblings strive for success at rodeo contests
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Siblings strive for success at rodeo contests
The Smith siblings in Tarras strive to be competitive in rodeo events, but not necessarily with each other.
Claim euthanasia due to rodeo injury rare
Claim euthanasia due to rodeo injury rare
A bull being euthanised during this week’s Te Anau Rodeo because of injury is a rare incident for the sport, a former club president says.
Animal rights group’s footage a ‘hit job’
Animal rights group’s footage a ‘hit job’
Federated Farmers has described undercover video footage by animal rights activists — including allegedly rough handling of sheep during shearing on an Otago farm — as a "disgraceful hit job".