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DunedinOctober 5

‘Stunning’ splash of colour reflects Otago Peninsula’s natural beauty

A mural capturing the essence of an Otago Harbour sunrise has made for a “stunning” addition to Macandrew Bay Library.
‘Stunning’ splash of colour reflects Otago Peninsula’s natural beauty
‘Stunning’ splash of colour reflects Otago Peninsula’s natural beauty
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DunedinOctober 5

‘I'm very conscious of the poverty in Africa’: Dunedin nan racks up 37 years of sponsoring children

Mary McFarlane treasures her memory of a young girl’s delight at being gifted a box of pencils.
‘I'm very conscious of the poverty in Africa’: Dunedin nan racks up 37 years of sponsoring children
‘I'm very conscious of the poverty in Africa’: Dunedin nan racks up 37 years of sponsoring children
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DunedinOctober 4

‘Spicy rumours’ and shifting alliances: Inside the Otago mayors’ group chat

We gained access to Otago mayors' emails, texts and group chats as they feverishly worked on merger plans.
‘Spicy rumours’ and shifting alliances: Inside the Otago mayors’ group chat
‘Spicy rumours’ and shifting alliances: Inside the Otago mayors’ group chat
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DunedinOctober 4

‘As financially naive as it is insulting to Dunedin’: Simms rebuffs suggestion rhetoric undermined collaboration

Tough talk between Otago mayors shows some were loath to work with Dunedin councillors considered “divisive” and “disparaging”, emails obtained by the Otago Daily Times reveal.
‘As financially naive as it is insulting to Dunedin’: Simms rebuffs suggestion rhetoric undermined collaboration
‘As financially naive as it is insulting to Dunedin’: Simms rebuffs suggestion rhetoric undermined collaboration
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DunedinSeptember 30

Workshop intended to spark talks on funding the future

A campaign is underway to get politicians talking straight on funding big ticket items like Dunedin’s new hospital.
Workshop intended to spark talks on funding the future
Workshop intended to spark talks on funding the future
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DunedinSeptember 28

Bashed and beaten billboards no replacement for political debate, candidates say

They may not agree on much, but southern parliamentary hopefuls are in alignment over the scourge of election hoarding vandalism.
Bashed and beaten billboards no replacement for political debate, candidates say
Bashed and beaten billboards no replacement for political debate, candidates say
DunedinSeptember 28

150-year-old pavers uncovered during Albany St works may find future use

A section of recently uncovered Dunedin paving estimated to be more than 150 years old during may find a future use in council projects.
150-year-old pavers uncovered during Albany St works may find future use
150-year-old pavers uncovered during Albany St works may find future use
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DunedinSeptember 25

‘It’s just a celebration of being Dunedin people’: Bells peal a welcome home for albatrosses

Bring your own bell proved a successful addition to a very Dunedin tradition celebrating the albatross’ homecoming.
‘It’s just a celebration of being Dunedin people’: Bells peal a welcome home for albatrosses
‘It’s just a celebration of being Dunedin people’: Bells peal a welcome home for albatrosses
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DunedinSeptember 25

‘No goalposts have been shifted’: Watts dismisses Dunedin MPs critical of council merger ‘stunt’

Local MPs have slammed the government’s halt to council merger plans as a “cynical stunt” and a “big, fat waste” of time and money.
‘No goalposts have been shifted’: Watts dismisses Dunedin MPs critical of council merger ‘stunt’
‘No goalposts have been shifted’: Watts dismisses Dunedin MPs critical of council merger ‘stunt’
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DunedinSeptember 24

‘A complete waste of time’: Southern mayors incensed over govt’s merger halt

Southern mayors furious at the government’s halt to amalgamation plans have condemned the move as a joke, a frustration and a “complete waste of time”
‘A complete waste of time’: Southern mayors incensed over govt’s merger halt
‘A complete waste of time’: Southern mayors incensed over govt’s merger halt