DCC climate change work to increase staff
Climate change work is behind the biggest proposed increase in staffing levels at the DCC, as personnel costs across the organisation are set to climb to nearly $70 million next year.
Dunedin
Changes may increase home builds
Changes may increase home builds
The next round of Dunedin City Council rates notices will include information about proposed planning changes that will pave the way for 2500 homes to be built across the city.
DCC boss keen to deliver
DCC boss keen to deliver
When Sandy Graham says she wants to get things done, it feels like she really means it. Grant Miller talks to the DCC's new chief executive about her challenging assignment and life outside the office.
Satisfaction with DCC consultation plummets
Satisfaction with DCC consultation plummets
Nearly two-thirds of Dunedin residents think public consultation is lacking at the Dunedin City Council, the latest Dunedin Residents’ Opinion Survey says.
Weeds being whacked
Weeds being whacked
Contractors have been busy over the holiday period in Dunedin, catching up on grass and weed maintenance, the city council says.
DCC appointments to help drive major projects
DCC appointments to help drive major projects
High-profile appointments are expected to help the Dunedin City Council boost its relationship with the business community and push ahead with major projects.
Demolition work resumes
Demolition work resumes
Work to demolish the last part of the former Aoraki Polytechnic building at the corner of Cumberland and St Andrew Sts in Dunedin resumed yesterday.
Council keeps eye on weather as city soaks
Council keeps eye on weather as city soaks
As rain continues to fall the Dunedin City Council is keeping an eye on the weather forecast in case sandbagging stations are needed if flooding becomes widespread.
Watch live: Dunedin City Council Ten Year Plan Meeting
Watch live: Dunedin City Council Ten Year Plan Meeting
Live coverage of the Dunedin City Council Ten Year Plan Meeting.
Xmas shoppers rejoice: Car park to reopen for free all-day parking
Xmas shoppers rejoice: Car park to reopen for free all-day parking
Most of the St Andrew St car park, which has been closed while undergoing an upgrade, will be reopened tomorrow to ease the parking needs of Dunedin commuters and Christmas shoppers.
Car parks to go but 'major benefits' in new building
Car parks to go but 'major benefits' in new building
A new ACC building will mean the loss of some car parks for central Dunedin, but Mayor Aaron Hawkins says the development will bring "major economic benefits" to the city.
Railway station to undergo million-dollar maintenance
Railway station to undergo million-dollar maintenance
A million-dollar upgrade to Dunedin's Railway Station will begin next week.
Future of Foulden Maar still uncertain a year on
Future of Foulden Maar still uncertain a year on
The Dunedin City Council is staying tight-lipped about its plans for the possible purchase of the Foulden Maar mining site.
Debt ceiling 'not an open chequebook'
Debt ceiling 'not an open chequebook'
The debt ceiling has gone through the roof and Dunedin city councillors will figure out later if they should buy a spa pool.
Council's debt ceiling soars
Council's debt ceiling soars
The level of Dunedin City Council’s debt could climb appreciably after councillors decided a debt ceiling of $350 million would be far too limiting.
DCC to examine its debt limit options
DCC to examine its debt limit options
Capital spending projections by the Dunedin City Council will have to be rethought if councillors stick to a debt limit of $350 million.
Firebrand councillor: case for and against
Firebrand councillor: case for and against
Anyone who believes Dunedin city councillor Lee Vandervis is the victim of a stitch-up can find material to support that view. His colleagues, however, say his intimidating behaviour cannot be tolerated. Grant Miller assesses the evidence.
Vandervis to resign rather than apologise
Vandervis to resign rather than apologise
Embattled Dunedin city councillor Lee Vandervis is refusing to apologise for intimidating conduct and will instead walk away from two of his roles.
Vandervis refuses to apologise
Vandervis refuses to apologise
Embattled Dunedin city councillor Lee Vandervis is refusing to apologise for his intimidating behaviour and will instead step down from two committee roles.
Councillors united against Vandervis
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Councillors united against Vandervis
Fiery Dunedin city councillor Lee Vandervis says he does not need help with anger management, but his colleagues have emphatically called on him to acknowledge his problem.