Timing perfect, tournament CEO says
Timing perfect, tournament CEO says
Dunedin is preparing to help host next year’s Fifa World Cup at a time of heightened enthusiasm for women’s sport, the tournament’s chief executive says.
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Peninsula road to get guard rails
Peninsula road to get guard rails
Guard rails are to be installed at three sites on Harington Point Rd, on the Otago Peninsula.
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Water admin should stay at local level: Radich
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Water admin should stay at local level: Radich
The Government’s Three Waters proposals have created a lot of disharmony and it should do what is necessary to preserve genuine local ownership of assets, Dunedin’s new mayor says.
'Massive event': demand for World Cup tickets
'Massive event': demand for World Cup tickets
Tickets for next year's Fifa women's World Cup are getting snapped up and the tournament's mascot has had its first public appearance in Dunedin.
Taieri Gorge trips back on track as ships return
Taieri Gorge trips back on track as ships return
The focus of limited Dunedin rail services has swung to serving passengers from cruise ships again, as tourism starts to rebound.
12,000 attendees ensure festival fizzes
12,000 attendees ensure festival fizzes
The thirst for a big festival in Dunedin has been quenched at last.
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Bill will help local control over alcohol
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Bill will help local control over alcohol
More strength for local alcohol policies could help communities get what they want, Dunedin’s district licensing committee chairman says.
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Kmart departure, lockdowns led to liquidation
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Kmart departure, lockdowns led to liquidation
Kmart leaving Dunedin’s Meridian Mall, and Covid-19 lockdowns, led to a doughnuts business going into liquidation.
Dunedin mayor and city councillors sworn in
Dunedin mayor and city councillors sworn in
New Dunedin mayor Jules Radich may well have a new-found appreciation for the work his predecessor was able to get through.
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Retailers worry about George St parking
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Retailers worry about George St parking
The planned layout of part of the George St revamp in Dunedin has been revised, after concerns were raised about parking.
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Power bills to reflect time of use
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Power bills to reflect time of use
Many electricity consumers in Otago can expect sharper increases in their bills in the coming years if they use much of their power during peak times.
'We'll work faithfully on your behalf': Radich sworn in as mayor
'We'll work faithfully on your behalf': Radich sworn in as mayor
Dunedin's new mayor says his first two weeks on the job have given him a keener awareness of the time and effort required for the role.
'Beautiful' George St trees cut down
'Beautiful' George St trees cut down
Large trees in Dunedin's main street are being cut down this morning in a move which has stirred 'mixed feedback'.
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New approaches needed to solve bus woes
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New approaches needed to solve bus woes
Lateral thinking may be needed to produce better bus services, Otago Regional Council’s interim chief executive says.
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Seismic assessment for Municipal Chambers
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Seismic assessment for Municipal Chambers
Seismic risk for Dunedin’s Municipal Chambers is unknown, ahead of further detailed investigation.
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On the move? Bus depot consent granted
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On the move? Bus depot consent granted
Planning for a bus depot at the former PlaceMakers site in South Dunedin is advancing, but Go Bus Transport has not yet received word it will have to leave its central-city base.
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Team work makes the dream work: how will Vandervis fare?
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Team work makes the dream work: how will Vandervis fare?
The shape of the administration under Dunedin’s new mayor has emerged and question marks inevitably hover over how this will work out.
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Ageing Municipal Chambers out of action for years
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Ageing Municipal Chambers out of action for years
Dunedin City Council meetings will be shifted out of the Municipal Chambers, possibly for three years, while the building’s structural integrity is investigated.
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Time will tell if appointments right, pair say
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Time will tell if appointments right, pair say
Two Dunedin councillors overlooked for prominent chairmanship roles say the community will make its own judgements about whether the mayor-elect’s appointments were appropriate.
Radich announces senior council roles
Radich announces senior council roles
Dunedin mayor-elect Jules Radich has revealed his line-up for senior posts at the city council and outspoken councillor Lee Vandervis has been assigned a role.