Vandervis move from disability role welcomed
Vandervis move from disability role welcomed
A proposal to replace Dunedin councillor Lee Vandervis on the Disability Issues Advisory Group has been welcomed by disability advocate Chris Ford.
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Three Waters reforms ‘not workable’: DCC
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Three Waters reforms ‘not workable’: DCC
The Dunedin City Council is poised to deliver the Government a searing rebuke for its contentious Three Waters reforms, calling its legislation "not workable".
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‘Genuine partnership’ sought by city council
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‘Genuine partnership’ sought by city council
Better access to government money might be welcomed by the Dunedin City Council, but not more government control.
Parking fees to rise
Parking fees to rise
Fees for all-day parking in Dunedin are set to rise.
Radich impressed rates not rising more
Radich impressed rates not rising more
Limiting a proposed rates increase to 6.5% is a remarkable effort in a difficult economic climate, Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich says.
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George St rethink in 'too-hard basket'
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George St rethink in 'too-hard basket'
One-way traffic for three blocks of Dunedin’s main shopping street can likely be locked in for at least the medium-term future, after an attempt to add "flexibility" to a revamp fell flat.
Council goes for 6.5% rates rise
Council goes for 6.5% rates rise
The Dunedin City Council is to consult the public on a proposed rates rise of 6.5%.
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Council to form plan to preserve heritage buildings
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Council to form plan to preserve heritage buildings
An action plan is coming to help preserve Dunedin’s heritage.
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Budget issues, expectations on the agenda
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Budget issues, expectations on the agenda
Inflation, interest rates and climate change are weighing on the minds of Dunedin city councillors as they consider the next financial year’s budgets.
DCC to look at more swimming pools, education
DCC to look at more swimming pools, education
The Dunedin City Council is to look into the possibility of helping to invest in some school swimming pools.
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Dust suppression costs to be split 50:50 between council, homeowners
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Dust suppression costs to be split 50:50 between council, homeowners
Landowners who need dust suppressed from gravel roads near their homes can expect the Dunedin City Council to charge them half the bill.
Upgraded facilities likely for glen
Upgraded facilities likely for glen
A popular area for picnics and swimming near Dunedin is in line for an upgrade of facilities.
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Residents face bill to keep dust down
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Proposal to share cost of dust suppression with residents
Rural landowners whose homes are beside gravel roads could be asked by the Dunedin City Council to contribute half the cost of suppressing dust.
DCC looking at charging for dust suppression
DCC looking at charging for dust suppression
Rural landowners whose homes are beside gravel roads could be asked by the Dunedin City Council to contribute half the cost of suppressing dust.
Power outage hits properties south of Dunedin
Power outage hits properties south of Dunedin
Electricity is now on after an outage in coastal communities south of Dunedin tonight.
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Redesign decision running out of time
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Redesign decision running out of time
The endgame appears to be nigh. Either the revamp of Dunedin’s main shopping street is allowed to continue in the form approved in 2021 or significant construction work is suspended and a mid-project redesign is pursued.
Draft suggests Dunedin rates increase
Draft suggests Dunedin rates increase
Dunedin residents could face a rates increase of 6.5%, initial budgeting information indicates.
Worker housing plan approved
Worker housing plan in Brighton approved
Up to 40 one-bedroom units are set to be built at a former caravan park to provide accommodation for workers building the new Dunedin hospital.
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Tickets launch for Fringe Festival against odds
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Tickets launch for Fringe Festival against odds
Tickets have gone on sale for next month’s Dunedin Fringe Festival.
Green light for hospital worker units at Brighton
Green light for hospital worker units at Brighton
Up to 40 one-bedroom units are set to be built at a former caravan park to provide accommodation for workers building the new Dunedin Hospital.