Future of George St: Councillors vote for one-way traffic
Future of George St: Councillors vote for one-way traffic
Dunedin councillors have voted for one-way traffic in Dunedin's main shopping street, George St.
Grant Miller
More use soon of faith space
More use soon of faith space
The Dunedin city library’s spiritual and prayer space had only just had its official opening when the doors were closed because of Covid-19 restrictions.
Council water reform discontent
Council water reform discontent
Planned regional water entities may be too large and powerful and contentious water reforms may need a reset to get them back on track, Dunedin councillors may tell the Government.
Plan to revitalise city centre
Plan to revitalise city centre
A makeover of Dunedin’s main shopping street is not the only crucial element in creating a compelling destination, a draft report for the city council states.
Delay of promised pay ‘cruel’ - union
Delay of promised pay ‘cruel’ - union
Dozens of Otago bus drivers continue to wonder where their long-promised living wage is and they have rallied to protest against the hold-up in receiving it.
One and two-way options for new look George St
One and two-way options for new look George St
More space for pedestrians, play equipment, street furniture and bike parks could be favoured in a new-look George St, Dunedin.
‘Big change’ coming for South Dunedin: developer
‘Big change’ coming for South Dunedin: developer
Three earthquake-prone buildings in South Dunedin, including the old fire-damaged Wolfenden and Russell shop, are set to make way for a modern retail development and office space.
Pupil may have made trip south for rugby
Pupil may have made trip south for rugby
The high school pupil who left Auckland in Alert Level 4 to get to Dunedin is understood to be a rugby player who arrived just ahead of a big game.
Pupil’s return to OBHS queried
Pupil’s return to OBHS queried
Authorities are investigating how a high school pupil left locked-down Auckland and was allowed to stay a night at a Dunedin hostel, then turn up for class.
Gathering thoughts on water a struggle
Gathering thoughts on water a struggle
A meandering discussion about reform of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater did at least finish decisively for Dunedin’s elected members.
DCC seeks assurance over water reform
DCC seeks assurance over water reform
Bureaucrats outside Dunedin must not hold sway on how and where the city grows, the Dunedin City Council is poised to tell the Government.
E-bus testing on Dunedin’s tricky terrain
E-bus testing on Dunedin’s tricky terrain
An electric bus will be tested on Dunedin’s terrain and could herald the introduction of an electric fleet.
Changes depend on Auckland
Changes depend on Auckland
Hopes of an imminent return to Covid-19 Alert Level 1 in the South have been dashed after the Government revealed it was wary of easing up on precautions while Auckland remained in lockdown.
Bus use up in Dunedin, down in Q’town
Bus use up in Dunedin, down in Q’town
More people are getting on buses in Dunedin than did before the Covid-19 pandemic.
‘Provocative’ Covid posts ‘unhelpful’
‘Provocative’ Covid posts ‘unhelpful’
Material shared by a Dunedin councillor about Covid-19 vaccines is ‘‘pure conspiracy theory’’ and an alternative remedy he explored is potentially harmful or useless, an Otago immunologist says.
Lifeline offered to keep hall open
Lifeline offered to keep hall open
The Edgar family has offered a $50,000 lifeline to keep the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame open in Dunedin while discussions about its long-term future continue.
Dunedin council set to start city upgrade
Dunedin council set to start city upgrade
Construction works for Dunedin’s multimillion-dollar central city upgrade could start next month, before the final design for the main street has been settled.
Transpower model sought
Transpower model sought
A tool used by Transpower to forecast how much power is needed to keep the nation’s lights on should no longer be patched up, the company has concluded.
Edgar family wants ‘dialogue’ about keeping sports hall in city
Edgar family wants ‘dialogue’ about keeping sports hall in city
The Edgar family is calling for fresh discussions about short-term funding for the beleaguered New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame and is shocked by the Dunedin City Council’s lack of communication.
Planned townhouses to go on sale
Planned townhouses to go on sale
Homes on quarter-acre sections may no longer be within reach for many buyers in the Dunedin market but new, low-maintenance, warm townhouses could be.