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DunedinSeptember 14

Concerns over Ong’s behaviour raised days after election

Embattled councillor Benedict Ong was the subject of a health and safety incident just days after his election, documents reveal.
Concerns over Ong’s behaviour raised days after election
Concerns over Ong’s behaviour raised days after election
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DunedinSeptember 14

Four councillors see community appetite for voting system poll

A push for the community to decide Dunedin’s future voting system appears likely, a group of councillors eager for change say.
Four councillors see community appetite for voting system poll
Four councillors see community appetite for voting system poll
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DunedinSeptember 11

Council backs STV voting system, though switch to FPP possible

Dunedin councillors have stuck to the status quo for the city’s future election voting system, though a path remains for the public to overturn their decision.
Council backs STV voting system, though switch to FPP possible
Council backs STV voting system, though switch to FPP possible
DunedinSeptember 11

Benedict Ong formally trespassed from university

Benedict Ong has been formally trespassed from the University of Otago following complaints from students about inappropriate and unwanted behaviour.
Benedict Ong formally trespassed from university
Benedict Ong formally trespassed from university
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DunedinSeptember 10

DCC admits mishandling of ‘sensitive’ health and safety case

The Dunedin City Council is refusing to say if it will apologise for a privacy breach despite admitting publishing “sensitive” details about a confrontational health and safety incident.
DCC admits mishandling of ‘sensitive’ health and safety case
DCC admits mishandling of ‘sensitive’ health and safety case
DunedinSeptember 10

Podcaster ‘frog-marched’ from Paul Henry’s Dunedin meeting

A Dunedin podcast host says he was arrested after being thrown out of a candidate meeting for challenging Act New Zealand’s Paul Henry.
Podcaster ‘frog-marched’ from Paul Henry’s Dunedin meeting
Podcaster ‘frog-marched’ from Paul Henry’s Dunedin meeting
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DunedinSeptember 9

DCC approves boarding houses submission after ‘good, fulsome chat’ with MPs

The Dunedin City Council was called on to address a “knowledge gap” as the government looks to tighten up compliance around boarding houses.
DCC approves boarding houses submission after ‘good, fulsome chat’ with MPs
DCC approves boarding houses submission after ‘good, fulsome chat’ with MPs
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DunedinSeptember 9

Looming deadline for voting system changes ‘overlooked’: DCC

A staff bungle over a vital deadline will take a decision on Dunedin’s council election voting system down to the wire.
Looming deadline for voting system changes ‘overlooked’: DCC
Looming deadline for voting system changes ‘overlooked’: DCC
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DunedinSeptember 9

Cultural showcase a ‘testament’ as club reaches 20 year

An upcoming celebration of culture represents months of preparation and 20 years of the Indian Students’ Association, an organiser says.
Cultural showcase a ‘testament’ as club reaches 20 year
Cultural showcase a ‘testament’ as club reaches 20 year
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DunedinSeptember 8

Gold in that thar cone? Public to have say on Hereweka management plan

A case of gold fever cropped up at the Dunedin City Council table as governors mulled reserve status for an “iconic” Otago Peninsula landscape.
Gold in that thar cone? Public to have say on Hereweka management plan
Gold in that thar cone? Public to have say on Hereweka management plan