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.
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.
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.
Nearly two-thirds of Dunedin residents think public consultation is lacking at the Dunedin City Council, the latest Dunedin Residents’ Opinion Survey says.
High-profile appointments are expected to help the Dunedin City Council boost its relationship with the business community and push ahead with major projects.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Embattled Dunedin city councillor Lee Vandervis is refusing to apologise for his intimidating behaviour and will instead step down from two committee roles.
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.