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Dunedin heritage provision scrapped

Dunedin’s housing stock will be improved through development of new units, such as in Lochend St,...

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Dunedin heritage provision scrapped

A sweeping requirement in Dunedin for the heritage value of pre-1940s houses to be assessed before demolition is permitted has been thrown out by the Environment Court.

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DCC's $140 million water spend

The Waikouaiti water treatment plant, raw water reservoir, and treated water reservoir.

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DCC's $140 million water spend

Contracts could be signed before the end of this year for an eight-year programme to upgrade Dunedin’s ageing water and wastewater treatment systems.

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Lower speed limits near schools backed

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Lower speed limits near schools backed

Safety should be top of mind when the public has its say about traffic speed limits in Dunedin, a city councillor says.

Council agrees to groyne report

The feasibility of reinstating a groyne at St Clair Beach in Dunedin will be investigated by the city council.

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George St 10kmh speed limit questioned

Workers get stuck in to the George St redevelopment. Photo: ODT Files

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George St 10kmh speed limit questioned

A planned 10kmh speed limit for Dunedin’s main shopping street has been questioned, but city councillors have been told this accords with the street’s design.

Groyne push gains traction

New mayor Jules Radich backs up election pledge by leading move to reinstate a line of poles at St Clair Beach.

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Sports hall to stay put for now

New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame in the Dunedin Railway Station. PHOTO:PETER MCINTOSH

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Sports hall to stay put for now

The New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame will stay open in Dunedin until at least the end of 2024.

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DCC should buy building, tenants say

King Edward Court, in Dunedin, could be preserved as an arts and culture centre if the Dunedin...

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DCC should buy building, tenants say

Lobbying has started for the Dunedin City Council to look into buying a former technical college to preserve it as a dedicated arts and culture centre.

Scientist casts doubt over use of poles

Reinstating a groyne at St Clair Beach in Dunedin would have a high chance of being a waste of...

Scientist casts doubt over use of poles

An Otago coastal scientist can see why the call to reinstate poles at Dunedin’s St Clair Beach holds some appeal, but he does not believe they would trap and build up sand.

Pole plan to be revisited after notice filed

The St Clair poles in 2012. Photo: ODT Files

Pole plan to be revisited after notice filed

A proposal to bring back the famed poles at Dunedin’s St Clair Beach could soon be on much firmer ground.

Dunedin school speed limit cuts on agenda

Dunedin school speed limit cuts on agenda

Nearly all Dunedin schools could have the speed limit outside them reduced to 30kmh by July 2024. The DCC has also signalled 30kmh limits may be brought in for "urban centres" in Caversham, Maori Hill, Mornington and the tertiary education precinct.

Fresh push for pole-arising St Clair groyne plan

New Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich in front of the remains of the St Clair groyne which has now...

Fresh push for pole-arising St Clair groyne plan

A proposal to reinstate a line of poles at Dunedin's St Clair Beach is set to continue to make waves.

Aurora narrowly avoids court action

Otago power company Aurora Energy has narrowly avoided court action for again failing to keep outages in check.

Principal retires after 18 years

Retiring Macandrew Bay School principal Bernadette Newlands is given a rousing send-off by pupils...

Principal retires after 18 years

Words of wisdom, encouragement and the smile of a long-serving Dunedin school principal were celebrated as she said goodbye to a job she loved.

Seacliff history hall provides personal context

Reflecting on the history of the Seacliff hospital is retired psychiatric nurse Cathy Tod. She...

Seacliff history hall provides personal context

A comprehensive presentation about the history of the Seacliff psychiatric hospital near Dunedin was partly driven by personal connections for those involved in the project.

Work on beach steps back on track after false starts

A set of steps is eased into position next to the St Clair Hot Salt Water Pool in Dunedin...

Work on beach steps back on track after false starts

After a couple of false starts, a project to improve access to St Clair Beach in Dunedin seemed to be making headway yesterday.

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ORC staff almost doubles

ORC interim chief executive Dr Pim Borren. Photo: James Gilberd T/A Photospace

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ORC staff grows with workload

Otago Regional Council staffing numbers have shot up from from 180 to 320 as the council grapples with a bigger workload.

Timing perfect, tournament CEO says

Looking forward to Fifa World Cup matches being hosted in Dunedin next year are Southern United...

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.

Peninsula road to get guard rails

An aerial of Otago Peninsula. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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

Stormwater outlet Andersons Bay Inlet. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

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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.

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