Slip blocks peninsula path work
Work has begun to repair a slip at Turnbulls Bay, so construction of the multimillion-dollar Otago Peninsula cycling and walking connection can continue.
Dunedin
Vandervis censured over staff treatment
Vandervis censured over staff treatment
Dunedin city councillor Lee Vandervis is vowing to continue using his ‘‘loud’’ voice despite being censured by his colleagues for aggressive behaviour towards a Dunedin City Council staff member.
Council wants say on how Aurora fines spent
Council wants say on how Aurora fines spent
Dunedin's council has voted to make a pitch to the Government for millions of dollars in Aurora Energy noncompliance penalties to be used for energy efficient initiatives.
Groyne proposal to be explored
Groyne proposal to be explored
A report into the viability of returning wooden groynes to Dunedin’s Ocean Beach will be carried out by Dunedin City Council staff.
City councillors work for trial closure compromise
City councillors work for trial closure compromise
A proposal for a trial closure of the Octagon will be reviewed following a tight vote by Dunedin city councillors.
Vote to increase borrowing almost unanimous
Vote to increase borrowing almost unanimous
The Dunedin City Council is ‘‘locked in’’ to lifting its group debt to almost $1billion, councillors have heard.
DCC seeking $1b of debt facility
DCC seeking $1b of debt facility
The Dunedin City Council wants to increase the amount of money it and its companies can borrow - if needed - to almost $1 billion.
Developers interested in site for 'high quality' hotel
Developers interested in site for 'high quality' hotel
Four developers have expressed interest in building a ‘‘high quality’’ hotel on Dunedin’s Filleul St car park site, the Dunedin City Council says.
Sanctions on Vandervis to be discussed
Sanctions on Vandervis to be discussed
Dunedin city councillors will consider sanctions against one of their own, when the findings of an investigation into "aggressive" behaviour by Cr Lee Vandervis are debated next week.
Sanctions against Vandervis possible
Sanctions against Vandervis possible
Dunedin city councillors will consider sanctions against one of their own, when the findings of an investigation into ‘‘aggressive’’ behaviour by Cr Lee Vandervis are debated next week.
Deep Stream water cleared to drink following fire
Deep Stream water cleared to drink following fire
Dunedin's Deep Stream water supply is expected to be back in service by the middle of next week, after testing confirmed it was now safe to drink following contamination after a major fire last month.
Retrofitting from Aurora penalties?
Retrofitting from Aurora penalties?
Millions of dollars in non-compliance penalties incurred by Aurora Energy could be used for energy efficient initiatives, if Dunedin’s mayor gets his way.
Sinkholes linked to mine
Sinkholes linked to mine
Large parts of the Fairfield suburb, in Dunedin, could be at risk of localised subsidence as a result of deteriorating coal mines hidden beneath residents’ feet, the Dunedin City Council has been warned.
Hospital rebuild change helps to allay bus woes
Hospital rebuild change helps to allay bus woes
Stakeholders say a council backtrack over controversial aspects of its trial Octagon closure is a good first step.
Backtrack over buses during Octagon closure
Council backtracks over buses during Octagon closure
The Dunedin City Council has backtracked on controversial aspects of its trial Octagon closure.
Sustainability survey
Sustainability survey
Dunedin businesses are being canvassed about their commitment to sustainability.
DCC jettisons text payment for parking
DCC jettisons text payment for parking
Text payments at the parking meter have been around in Dunedin for a decade, but last month the Dunedin City Council pulled the pin on the option for commuters.
Council open to litter ideas
Council open to litter ideas
Changes to litter management on Dunedin beaches are best dealt with through the annual plan process, the Dunedin City Council says.
Network of sensors to monitor city traffic
Network of sensors to monitor city traffic
Ever get the feeling you are being watched?
Park site for camper vans
Park site for camper vans
A Dunedin car park will be converted to a temporary camper van site in February to cater to an influx of visitors for several high profile events.