Mountain bike group ordered to rename tracks
Mountain Biking Otago has been ordered to rename three of its tracks on Signal Hill after the Dunedin City Council deemed them inappropriate.
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George St speed limit, dots to go
George St speed limit and dots set to go
A controversial new 10kmh speed limit and coloured dots on Dunedin's main street are likely to be removed next week.
Speed bumps decision by council soon
Speed bumps decision by council soon
The Dunedin City Council is expected to receive data today which will help it decide whether the social distancing measures in George St are still necessary.
DCC spends $145,000 on new campaign: ‘Dunedin, A Pretty Good Plan D’
DCC spends $145,000 on new campaign: ‘Dunedin, A Pretty Good Plan D’
A new $145,000 campaign aimed at enticing New Zealanders to visit Dunedin, is getting a D-grade from many online.
Mountain biking gains more funding
Mountain biking gains more funding
Mountain biking and Matariki were the only clear winners in yesterday’s annual plan deliberations, as just two projects received requested funding when Dunedin city councillors worked out who would...
Cost report sought for more public toilets in city
Cost report sought for more public toilets in city
More public toilets — including accessible toilets — could become a reality for Dunedin, after the Dunedin City Council requested a report investigating the cost for inclusion its long-term plan.
$1million in recovery fund, requests denied
$1million in recovery fund, requests denied
Dunedin city councillors stuck to a 4.1% rates rise — and bulked up the Dunedin City Council’s Covid-19 recovery fund to nearly $1million as the council’s 2020-21 annual plan deliberations wrapped...
$20,000 Puaka Matariki Festival boost
$20,000 Puaka Matariki Festival boost
Increased funding for Dunedin’s indigenous "celestial celebration" is an important recognition of 800 years of local history and a step towards "the modern Dunedin", Dunedin city councillor Jim O...
Overall tree-planting strategy sought
Overall tree-planting strategy sought
The Dunedin City Council is seeking to develop a cohesive strategy for the Government’s "One Billion Trees" programme, after turning down a funding request from the Tomahawk Smaills Beachcare Trust.
Dunedin’s waterfront vision on hold
Dunedin’s waterfront vision on hold
Dunedin’s waterfront development project is on hold while the city weathers the economic impact of Covid-19, but Mayor Aaron Hawkins says "it's a delay, not a death knell".
Water connection request rejected
Water connection request rejected
The Dunedin City Council has rejected a request from two property owners to be connected to the city’s water, after their supply was affected by 1080 poison drops.
Barnes Dance phasing change abandoned
Barnes Dance phasing change abandoned
The Dunedin City Council has made a U-turn on one of its controversial temporary measures for George St, but the AA is calling for more.
Complaints over George St changes
Complaints over George St changes
An onslaught of complaints about Dunedin’s main street makeover has prompted calls for an urgent reconsideration of the initiative, and a petition launched calling for a vote of no confidence in the mayor and several councillors.
Case made for George St change
Case made for George St change
Engagement on removing cars and increasing pedestrians in Dunedin’s main street could be just around the corner.
Retailers need to be willing to adapt
Retailers need to do research, experiment, be willing to adapt
It is time to start listening less to outraged George St retailers and analyse what really matters for the central city, writes Richard Thomson.
DCC venues deemed unaffordable
DCC venues deemed unaffordable
A high-level group of Dunedin arts, cultural and events organisations says the city’s council venues are becoming unaffordable and too hard to access.
Traffic changes vote held back
Traffic changes vote held back
The debate and decision on a contentious 10kmh speed limit through Dunedin’s city centre was delayed yesterday until this morning.
Contact-tracing app available
Contact-tracing app available
The Dunedin City Council is making contact tracing easier for Dunedin businesses in Level 2, through a secure mobile app called Rippl.
DCC response plan lambasted
DCC response plan lambasted
A plan to support local retail and hospitality businesses through Covid-19 Alert Level 2 has been panned by members of the Dunedin business community.
Simple fix for erosion recognised
Simple fix for erosion recognised
The Dunedin City Council has received national recognition for its "innovative" solution to erosion.