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‘All accusations of racism’ rejected
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‘All accusations of racism’ rejected
A Dunedin city councillor facing possible censure for comments about Māori has spoken out to reject accusations of racism.
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Overfilling bins may be deemed an offence
Overfilling bins may be deemed an offence
Over-filling Dunedin City Council kerbside collection bins could be deemed a littering offence.
Vandervis faces possible censure after complaint
Vandervis faces possible censure after complaint
Outspoken Dunedin city councillor Lee Vandervis will not attend a council meeting at which he faces possible censure for comments he made about Māori.
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Frustrating wait for footpath to be fixed
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Frustrating wait for footpath to be fixed
A Mosgiel resident is tired of waiting for a footpath botch-up outside her front gate to be sorted out by the Dunedin City Council and its contractors.
Moderate injuries in South Dunedin crash
Moderate injuries in South Dunedin crash
One person has been hurt in a crash in South Dunedin.
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DCC chief allegedly bullied manager
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DCC chief allegedly bullied manager
Dunedin City Council chief executive Sandy Graham allegedly bullied a senior manager.
Paedophile ring allegations unconfirmed: inquiry
Paedophile ring allegations unconfirmed: inquiry
Allegations prominent public servants used young people in Dunedin as underage sex workers were looked into by the commission of inquiry examining abuse.
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Fears over transport funding in the South
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Fears over transport funding in the South
The South could be shortchanged for investment in roading networks and transport infrastructure because of rising costs and constrained national funding, Otago regional councillors fear.
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3.7% pay rise given to local government
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3.7% pay rise given to local government
A pay rise of 3.7% takes Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich’s annual remuneration to more than $178,000 and Otago Regional Council chairwoman Gretchen Robertson’s to more than $158,000.
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Views sought on multi-unit housing
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Views sought on multi-unit housing
They are viewed by some people as cost-effective provision of modern housing and by others as a blight on neighbourhoods.
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Transparency driving council reset
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Transparency driving council reset
A tweak here. An adjustment there. It has been evident some kind of reform agenda is in progress at the Dunedin City Council to enhance accountability.
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Council’s scrutiny of governance, financial control stepped up
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Council’s scrutiny of governance, financial control stepped up
Elected representatives must take firmer control at the Dunedin City Council and turn around the perception it is run by bureaucrats, a high-ranking councillor says.
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DCC leadership exodus continues
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Austin’s departure marks fourth leadership resignation in year
Further adjustment will be needed of the Dunedin City Council’s executive leadership team after the fourth departure from it inside a year.
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South D climate change costs in spotlight
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Clarity ‘essential’ for climate adaption
The unanswered question of who pays for what is a fundamental obstacle to South Dunedin responding effectively to climate change, a parliamentary inquiry has been told.
'Risks are too high': Warning over selling Aurora Energy
'Risks are too high': Warning over selling Aurora Energy
A Dunedin businessman has warned city councillors that selling Aurora Energy without a public mandate could have profound consequences for future generations.
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Deadline for dark sky appeals next month
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Deadline for dark sky appeals next month
Any appeal to the Environment Court against Naseby being identified as a dark sky precinct will need to be in by August 22.
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Sale a sea scout fundraiser
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Sale a sea scout fundraiser
More than $10,000 has been raised so far to help about 30 Dunedin children and teenagers get to a national scouts regatta and more activities are planned.
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Proposed adjustment could risk transparency: DCC
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Proposed adjustment could risk transparency: DCC
The Dunedin City Council will soon hear if its call to maintain transparency about how drinking water is kept safe has been accepted.
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Chairman backs use of consultants
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Chairman backs use of consultants
Getting in consultants is a price worth paying to ensure a robust decision-making process about a potential sale of Aurora Energy, the Dunedin City Holdings Ltd (DCHL) chairman says.
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Budget probe looms as LTP work begins
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Budget probe looms as LTP work begins
Detailed scrutiny of spending looms for the Dunedin City Council as it weighs up how to shape plans out to 2034.