Council's funding refusal astounds
Council's funding refusal astounds
A chance to create a spectacular sports hall of fame in Dunedin is in peril after a ‘‘mind-bogglingly stupid’’ decision by councillors to reject a funding top-up.
Grant Miller
ORC policy could restrict Dunedin’s growth: city councillors
ORC policy could restrict Dunedin’s growth: city councillors
Dunedin's growth should not be thwarted by overly restrictive regional planning, city councillors say.
More demolition work next stage of Hillside project
More demolition work next stage of Hillside project
Redevelopment of the Hillside railway workshops in Dunedin is almost ready to take its next turn.
Former councillor, Sth Dunedin identity dies
Former councillor, Sth Dunedin identity dies
Anne Turvey was renowned as a formidable advocate for a South Dunedin library and, although it did not become a physical reality in her lifetime, she witnessed substantial progress.
Hopes up for some freedom
Hopes up for some freedom
The signs look positive for an easing of Covid-19 restrictions in the South, but the shape of Alert Level 2 is likely to be tweaked.
Brighton subdivision stalls, deposits returned
Brighton subdivision stalls, deposits returned
Development of an upmarket subdivision in Brighton, Dunedin, has stalled and people who signed up to buy sections have had their deposits returned.
Interest high in stadium hotel concept
Interest high in stadium hotel concept
The call to build a hotel and car park at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, has attracted ‘‘a robust level of interest’’.
Tourism operators ‘struggling’
Tourism operators ‘struggling’
The stress of riding the emotional rollercoaster of Covid-19 is being compounded by uncertainty about New Zealand’s recovery plan, Queenstown tourism operators say.
Ducks saved from having to play chicken
Ducks saved from having to play chicken
Ducks waddling in a Dunedin suburb often have a devoted human companion shepherding them along the footpath and across the road.
Swinging, seesawing staying off-limits
Swinging, seesawing staying off-limits
Playgrounds remain closed under Covid-19 Alert Level 3, but the Dunedin City Council considers signs unnecessary.
‘Elsie Evans’ becalmed?
‘Elsie Evans’ becalmed?
A lot of work has gone into getting a vintage harbour vessel back on to the water. But the Elsie Evans is still not ferrying paying passengers. Has the mission become becalmed?
Sands shifting for the good of the city
Sands shifting for the good of the city
More than a thousand truckloads of sand are being stockpiled to restore dunes and replenish beaches on Dunedin’s southern coast.
Eliminating virus best goal: next VC
Eliminating virus best goal: next VC
The University of Otago’s next vice-chancellor says eliminating the Covid-19 Delta variant from New Zealand remains viable and it is too soon to consider a change of tack.
Garden aviary due for change, councillor believes
Garden aviary due for change, councillor believes
The caging of exotic birds is a dated practice for a council to be seen endorsing, a Dunedin city councillor says.
Testing, tracing ramp up in South
Testing, tracing ramp up in South
Vaccinations and testing have increased, contact tracers are being recruited and more people in Otago and Southland are keeping themselves isolated as the drive to defeat Delta variant picks up pace.
Nature of contact adjusted for aged-care services
Nature of contact adjusted for aged-care services
The usual social aspect accompanying services such as Meals on Wheels is absent, but older people may be better at using technology to connect during the latest lockdown, Age Concern says.
Assortment of Forbury Park chattels to go under hammer
Assortment of Forbury Park chattels to go under hammer
The race could be on to buy a ute with an unusual accessory, a piano, lawnmowers, sanitiser liquid, a chiller, wine glasses and bar leaners.
Meals on Wheels makes unruffled transition
Meals on Wheels makes unruffled transition
Adapting to providing services such as Meals on Wheels during a strict lockdown may have been a trial last year, but not so much this time.
Uni clarifies stance on online learning after students kick up a fuss
Uni clarifies stance on online learning after students kick up a fuss
The University of Otago has moved to reassure students it will do all it can to ensure they can continue their studies throughout the Covid-19 outbreak, including helping those stuck outside Dunedin.
Public to have say on future of Forbury
Public to have say on future of Forbury
The public will get a say about what happens to Dunedin’s former racing venue Forbury Park.