Grant Miller

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Apology for hospital communications 'failure'

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Apology for hospital communications 'failure'

Communications from health officials about the new Dunedin hospital have not been good enough, a government agency chairman has conceded.

Vandervis move from disability role welcomed

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ kaituitui Chris Ford. Photo: Gregor Richardson (file)

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

Many people have called for an end to the contentious Three Waters reforms but a High Court...

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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

Fees for all-day parking in Dunedin are set to rise.

Radich impressed rates not rising more

Dunedin was humming at the weekend as the Football Ferns' historic match drew thousands of...

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'

The pedestrian-oriented Farmers block features seating areas, garden beds and slow-speed one-way...

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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

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

The Fortune Theatre building. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

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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

When the new Mosgiel pool, Te Puna o Whakaehu, opens this year the Dunedin City Council will be...

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

A new toilet could be built at Outram Glen, between Mosgiel and Outram, and further improvements...

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

Walking along Green Island Bush Rd is Saddle Hill Community Board member Keith McFadyen, who...

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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

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

Contractor activity continues in George St, Dunedin, but the pipeline of work might soon get...

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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.