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No easy path on Aurora
A high-stakes decision for the Dunedin City Council about selling or keeping Aurora Energy has been described as "challenging" and "difficult".
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Staffing over budget despite vacancies
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Staffing over budget despite vacancies
Staffing at the Dunedin City Council has continued to run over budget, despite about 80 vacancies.
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$85m set aside for pothole prevention
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$85m set aside for pothole prevention
Cycleways may take a back seat, but Dunedin residents can expect a serious drive to deal with potholes.
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Dunedin's economic situation 'not pretty'
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Dunedin's economic situation 'not pretty'
Economic conditions may not be ‘‘pretty’’, but Dunedin’s foundations are firm, city councillors have been told.
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Radich accused of 'white flag' over hospital
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Radich accused of 'white flag' over hospital
Mayor Jules Radich has been accused of charging in with a ‘‘white flag’’ to a crucial meeting to fight cuts to the new Dunedin hospital.
Daffodil pilferers warned to nip it in the bud
Daffodil pilferers warned to nip it in the bud
The Dunedin City Council says people are pilfering daffodils from the garden beds at the Oval - and the council wants it to stop.
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No rush to work out water services
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No rush to work out water services
The Dunedin City Council is in no rush to work out how it will provide water services in the coming years or in what ways it might work with its neighbours.
Councillors opt for online engagement
Councillors opt for online engagement
Online activity will be enough community engagement before the Dunedin City Council drafts its next long-term plan, councillors have decided.
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Converting all-day space to 35 1-hour parks backed
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Converting all-day space to 35 1-hour parks backed
Quicker turnover of carparks is set to come to a busy shopping area in South Dunedin, pleasing key business operators and worrying some workers.
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CEO review meets to be formal
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CEO review meets to be formal
There will be no informal arrangement for the remaining Dunedin City Council chief executive appraisal committee meetings of the year.
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New speed limits may be costly: council
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New speed limits may be costly: council
Reversing speed limit changes could cost the Dunedin City Council hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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DCC refuses to release reports on poisoned ground
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Council declines release of two gasworks reports
High levels of ammonia and cyanide are found in groundwater nearby, but the toxic waste in South Dunedin’s underground tar well is believed to be contained.
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To campaign or not to campaign?
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Councillors split over hospital campaign
The Dunedin City Council is split over whether to relaunch a campaign to fight cuts to the city’s new hospital.
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Funding cuts hit tunnels trail plans
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Funding cuts hit tunnels trail plans
The team behind a major Dunedin cycleway project say cuts to government funding mean it will have to be drastically scaled down.
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Infrequent meetings an issue, board says
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Infrequent meetings an issue, board says
The Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board’s unhappiness about meetings being held infrequently has been noted by the Dunedin City Council.
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No blood on dogs after 'attack'
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Clean presentation of two dogs mystery
If River and Charlie attacked sheep and swans, the two dogs apparently cleaned themselves up after the bloodshed.
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Owner rejects claim dogs are menacing
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Owner rejects claim dogs are menacing
They may have attacked sheep, and possibly swans as well, but the owner of the two dogs implicated seemingly does not believe they need to be muzzled when out in public places.
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Councillors unaware $1.5m sought for cultural advisers
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Councillors unaware $1.5m sought for cultural advisers
Funding of $1.5 million was sought for cultural and Treaty advisers without the knowledge of Dunedin city councillors, it has emerged.
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Refused chance to speak about Aurora sale
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Refused chance to speak about Aurora sale
Two people who wanted to say their piece yesterday about a potential sale of Aurora Energy were turned away by the Dunedin City Council.
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Report to canvass unitary authority discussion points
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Report to canvass unitary authority discussion points
At least one alternative structure for local government will be thought about by the Dunedin City Council ahead of possible talks that could lead to fundamental changes.