Grant Miller

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Slur led to call to resign

Verbally abusing a woman at a Middlemarch pub led first to an investigation into Barry Williams' conduct, then censure and a call for him to resign as Strath Taieri Community Board chairman.

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Battle puts spotlight on Gore

Gore is not frequently under the glare of national media attention, other than for the New Zealand Gold Guitar Awards.

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Board’s concerns evident in email trail

Barry Williams had been asked by the Dunedin City Council to consider resigning as Strath Taieri...

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Board’s concerns evident in email trail

When the future of Strath Taieri Community Board chairman Barry Williams hung in the balance amid a racism row, emails were going back and forth. They provide a rare glimpse into what was going on behind the scenes.

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Call to keep mayor accountable

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Call to keep mayor accountable

Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich, who was this week found to have brought the city council into disrepute, should be kept accountable, a local government scholar says.

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Houlahan thought texts 'polite'

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Houlahan thought texts 'polite'

Dunedin city councillor Carmen Houlahan implied her colleague was stupid and untrustworthy but thought her messages were "almost entirely polite".

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Mayor tight-lipped over disrepute finding

Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich undermined the city council, an investigator says. Photo: ODT files

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Mayor tight-lipped over disrepute finding

Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich is refusing to comment on findings he brought himself and the city council into "disrepute" by undermining his organisation’s position about a racism incident.

Mayor's comments 'brought council into disrepute'

Dunedin mayor Jules Radich. Photo: ODT files

Mayor's comments 'brought council into disrepute'

An investigation has found Dunedin's mayor has brought himself and the whole city council into disrepute over his comments regarding the Strath Taieri race row.

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Fears over toxic waste under sandhills

Waste appears in front of Kettle Park as the Dunedin coastline is subject to erosion. PHOTO:...

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DCC to take urgent action over kettle Park

A $5 million urgent action plan has been approved to make sure an old Dunedin landfill at Kettle Park does not leak rubbish into the ocean next winter.

Conduct breach outcome awaited

The result of complaints about the conduct of Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich and city councillor Carmen Houlahan could be known today.

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Hopes heritage plan will protect Dunedin treasures

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Hopes heritage plan will protect Dunedin treasures

Dunedin treasures should have better protection when a heritage action plan gets going, city councillor Sophie Barker says.

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South Dunedin land acquisition plan refloated

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South Dunedin land acquisition plan refloated

A proposed land acquisition scheme to get ahead of climate change challenges in South Dunedin has been brought to the attention of the new government.

Campaign leans into city’s quirks, charm

Surfing at sunrise at St Clair Beach is just one of Dunedin’s delights. A new marketing campaign...

Campaign leans into city’s quirks, charm

The humble brag lies behind Dunedin’s latest destination marketing campaign, mixing cinematic imagery with a laconic shrug.

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Plans to save city heritage

The roof and part of the building at 386 Princes St,
Dunedin, has collapsed. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Plans to save city heritage

Regulations about the seismic strength of buildings create a considerable risk of Dunedin losing some of its valuable heritage, a draft action plan warns.

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$11m dividend to council expected

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$11m dividend to council expected

The Dunedin City Holdings Ltd trading companies will be expected to make an $11 million dividend to the city council in the 2024-25 financial year.

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Demo slow going as work proceeds by hand

Demolition of 380 Princes St in Dunedin is to continue through the summer. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Demo slow going as work proceeds by hand

Demolition of derelict buildings in Princes and Stafford Sts in Dunedin will take a little longer than expected, as some of the work is carried out by hand.

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Options for South Dunedin may be firmed by mid 2024

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Options for South Dunedin may be firmed by mid 2024

Neighbourhoods in South Dunedin could know by the middle of next year what options are in the frame for their area as they adjust to the challenges of climate change.

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5000 new houses needed to meet city's growth

New figures from CoreLogic show the average price of a house in Dunedin had jumped 18% and, at ...

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5000 new houses needed to meet city's growth

Dunedin should have room to accommodate more than 5000 new houses in the next 10 years.

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South D flooding risk under spotlight

Flooding in Nelson St, South Dunedin, in 2019. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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South Dunedin flooding risk under spotlight

Lessons from Copenhagen to Christchurch are being drawn to help South Dunedin manage flooding risks and adapt to climate change.

Options for South D revealed

South Dunedin Future manager Jonathan Rowe explores possible approaches for adjusting to...

Options for South D revealed

Designing roads and parks to be floodable, elevating land, waterproofing the ground floor of buildings and restricting development have been identified as among the most promising approaches for shaping South Dunedin’s future.

Flat rate as rubbish bags kicked to the kerb

Dunedin property owners who have rubbish and recycling collected from the kerb will pay a flat rate for the upgraded service.

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