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Councils waiting on NZTA for city bus loop funding

Police responded to reports of an assault at the bus hub in Great King St on Saturday afternoon....

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Councils waiting on NZTA for city bus loop funding

Clarity about the likelihood of a proposed loop bus receiving funding to run around Dunedin’s central business district could emerge in the coming weeks.

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City council may shelve 10-year plan preparation

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City council may shelve 10-year plan preparation

The Dunedin City Council will consider shelving preparation of its long-term plan for a year.

Three Waters costs seen as big challenge

The department wants people's thoughts on the Government's proposed plan to clean up waterways....

Three Waters costs seen as big challenge

Government plans for replacing unpopular Three Waters legislation have had a mixed reception from Southern mayors, but they agree large looming costs remain an immense challenge.

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Call for commitment, action on flood defences

A tree beside a floodbank for the Waipori River near State Highway 1 will need to be extracted....

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Call for commitment, action on flood defences

Residents on the Taieri Plain need a firm commitment from the ORC maintaining flood defences is a top priority and that it is backing this up with immediate action, a community advocate says.

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Three Waters costs seen as big challenge

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Three Waters costs seen as big challenge

Government plans for replacing unpopular Three Waters legislation have had a mixed reception from Otago and Southland mayors, but they agree large looming costs remain an immense challenge.

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Council addresses Taieri flooding risk

The vulnerability of the Taieri Plain to flooding, such as near Henley, has been put to the test....

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Council addresses Taieri flooding risk

The Otago Regional Council has moved to provide reassurance it is getting on with what needs to be done to maintain flood defences on the Taieri Plain.

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Games swimmer dies on 92nd birthday

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Games swimmer dies on 92nd birthday

A Masters Games athlete died in Dunedin after competing in the sport he loved on his 92nd birthday.

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DCC yet to get permission for composting at Green Island

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DCC yet to get permission for composting at Green Island

Food scraps and garden waste collected in Dunedin’s revamped rubbish and recycling service starting in July will initially be trucked to Timaru.

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Staff grilled over flood defences

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Staff grilled over flood defences

Otago Regional Council senior staff have been left in no doubt residents on the Taieri Plain will not take kindly to any lack of urgency to maintain flood defences.

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$20m mulled to get gorge ride back on track

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$20m DCC grant floated for Dunedin Railway maintenance

A multimillion-dollar grant from ratepayers spread across 10 years could provide the impetus for Dunedin Railways to upgrade the Taieri Gorge track.

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Forbury Park club wants proceeds to stay in South

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Forbury Park club wants proceeds to stay in South

The Forbury Park Trotting Club will press for proceeds arising from the sale of the Dunedin raceway to be kept in the southern region, rather than dispersed nationally.

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Floodwater collection area among ideas for land

The future of Forbury Park in Dunedin is a matter of conjecture. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

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Floodwater collection area among ideas for land

A floodwater collection area, wetlands and housing are a few ideas for what the DCC should do with its substantial new property, Forbury Park. But some people wish it was still a raceway.

Stadium poised to debut new lighting

Lights getting replaced at Forsyth Barr Stadium. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Stadium poised to debut new lighting

Imaginative spectacles could soon light up Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium, after completion of an upgrade.

Groundwater study boosts South Dunedin confidence

GNS Science principal scientist Simon Cox discusses a detailed study of South Dunedin and...

Groundwater study boosts South Dunedin confidence

An in-depth study of groundwater has boosted confidence South Dunedin can manage the impact of sea-level rise for decades.

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Sth Dunedin library site blessed

Discussing plans for construction of the South Dunedin library and community centre are (from...

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Sth Dunedin library site blessed

Groundworks are imminent for the planned South Dunedin library and community centre, due to open next year.

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Forbury Park sale could spur climate action

Forbury Park Trotting Club chairman Lex Williams (left) and Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich reflect on...

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Council spends $13m to buy Forbury Park

The DCC has bought former raceway Forbury Park and there are strong signs it will be used to boost the city’s climate resilience.

Higher-density growth favoured as city population rises

Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich says a future development strategy is designed to show where and how...

Higher-density growth favoured as city population rises

Expect more duplexes, retirement village units and smaller homes in Dunedin in the next 30 years, as the city's population increases.

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‘Get ready’ for a big rates hike

Dunedin was humming at the weekend as the Football Ferns' historic match drew thousands of...

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City residents warned of big rates rise

Dunedin residents have been warned to prepare for a big rates rise.

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DCC to consider housing support

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DCC to consider housing support

The DCC will review incentives for making buildings in Dunedin stronger and warmer and to conserve their heritage.

'Start small' to reduce waste

Filling a council rubbish bag is taking a long time for Dunedin city councillor Steve Walker. He...

Start small to reduce waste, says councillor

Taking glass containers to get meat from his butcher, refusing to buy overly packaged produce and composting are a few of the ways Dunedin city councillor Steve Walker avoids putting rubbish in his council rubbish bag.

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