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3 Waters move panned
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3 Waters move panned
Enabling council companies to borrow more money to finance costly Three Waters work is about as much use as giving a drowning person a glass of water, an Otago mayor says.
Grant Miller
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Process to decide on Aurora sale ‘manipulated’
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Process to decide on Aurora sale ‘manipulated’
The decision-making process about a potential sale of Aurora Energy has been "manipulated" towards that end, a critic says.
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DCC told to face deficit
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DCC told to face deficit
Consecutive deficits exceeding $28 million have been likened to a plaster the Dunedin City Council may soon need to rip off.
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Proposal to keep Dunedin’s six reps on council
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Proposal to keep Dunedin’s six reps on council
Dunedin should have no reduction in representation at the Otago Regional Council and there is a good case for making the constituency larger, city councillors say.
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Masters Games to be evaluated after $200k loss
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Masters Games to be evaluated after $200k loss
The Masters Games will need to go back to the drawing board to produce a financially viable event in Dunedin after a loss of almost $200,000 this year.
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DCC keen to avoid liability in flat policy
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DCC keen to avoid liability in flat policy
Making it easier to build granny flats could lead to confusion about accountability for shonky workmanship, Dunedin councillors fear.
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Prep needed before next season: board
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Prep needed before next season: board
Preparation is needed in Port Chalmers to be ready for the thousands of visitors arriving on cruise ships next season, the area’s community board says.
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‘Nothing to lose’ in complaint
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‘Nothing to lose’ in complaint
The Dunedin councillor who filed a complaint about a colleague showing alleged contempt for Māori felt she had "nothing to lose".
Costs repaid by Vandervis
Costs repaid by Vandervis
Dunedin councillor Lee Vandervis ended up having to repay the city council almost $30,000 after unsuccessful litigation, the council has disclosed.
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Lack of action from mayor led to formal complaint
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Lack of action from mayor led to formal complaint
A code of conduct complaint was only laid against Dunedin councillor Lee Vandervis for commentary about Māori after the city’s mayor said he would take no further action against him.
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Financial model to be shared with councillors
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Financial model to be shared with councillors
Financial modelling will be explored before the Dunedin City Council makes a decision about selling Aurora Energy.
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Mayor optimistic about planned climate change pitch to govt
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Mayor optimistic about planned climate change pitch to govt
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich says the government should expect another pitch for its help to shore up South Dunedin’s future.
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Vandervis: legal advice on action
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Cr Vandervis’ code of conduct: legal advice on action
The Dunedin City Council will weigh up legal advice about potential consequences for outspoken councillor Lee Vandervis if he refuses to apologise for comments about Māori.
'It's about prejudice and bigotry': Vandervis complaint upheld
'It's about prejudice and bigotry': Vandervis complaint upheld
The Dunedin City Council has requested an apology from outspoken councillor Lee Vandervis for comments he made about Māori.
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Deal struck over Forbury sale proceeds
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Deal struck over Forbury sale proceeds
A settlement for how Forbury Park sale proceeds will be managed should allow the Dunedin trotting club once based there to make a good fist of its future, the club’s president says.
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Fear new rules could lead to ‘stuff-ups’
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Fear new rules could lead to ‘stuff-ups’
Making it easier to build granny flats could expose the community to "stuff-ups", a Dunedin city councillor has warned.
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Complaints against Vandervis cost council $139,000
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Complaints against Vandervis cost council $139,000
The Dunedin City Council’s bill for code of conduct complaints against outspoken councillor Lee Vandervis in recent years has climbed above $139,000.
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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.
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.