Second Beach track repairs starting soon
More than a year after it was damaged during heavy rain, work to repair a popular Dunedin walking track is set begin soon but will come at a cost.
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DCC fills its urban design, heritage roles
DCC fills its urban design, heritage roles
The Dunedin City Council has recruited two new staff responsible for heritage and urban design issues, and says the appointments will be critical in the years ahead.
Aurora conflict of interest denied
Conflict of interest denied
Aurora Energy insists the review of its electricity network is independent, despite the man once in charge of its power pole maintenance programme now working for the company carrying out the review.
Council calls for ban to include all plastic shopping bags
Council calls for ban to include all plastic shopping bags
The Dunedin City Council supports banning single-use plastic shopping bags from next year but wants any ban to include biodegradable and compostable plastic bags too.
Return of old Easter trading rules backed
Return of old Easter trading rules backed
The DCC's hearings committee has backed the reinstatement of Easter Sunday trading restrictions for retailers, after unions claimed workers were being pressured to work by ''big box retailers''.
DCC checks after property owners 'dobbed in'
DCC checks after property owners 'dobbed in'
About 150 Dunedin property owners who let their entire premises short-term through websites such as Airbnb are about to receive a letter from the DCC checking their homes comply with the Building Act and district plan.
Asbestos prompts demolition job
Asbestos prompts demolition job
Contractors work on the demolition of an empty Dunedin City Council-owned building in Thomas Burns St on Monday.
DCC send reminders over short-term rentals
DCC send reminders over short-term rentals
Dunedin City Council has fired a shot across the bows of home owners who rent their properties out short-term, writing to remind them they need to be compliant with codes and regulations.
New infrastructure manager at DCC
New infrastructure manager at DCC
The Dunedin City Council has tapped the private sector and recruited a key figure behind major infrastructure projects as it eyes the decade of work ahead of it.
Councils' spending habits are revealed
Councils' spending habits are revealed
Councils across Otago and Southland forked out more than half a million dollars on catering, gifts and entertainment last year.
Cull: Some mayors are paid below minimum wage
Cull: Some mayors are paid below minimum wage
A freeze on mayoral pay rises would be unfair on those who are leading New Zealand's smaller councils, Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull says.
Archives access on hold for year
Archives access on hold for year
Access to the records of some of Otago and Southland's earliest European settlers will be off-limits to the public for at least the next year as Dunedin's Toitu Otago Settlers Museum focuses on...
Councillors take pay rise
Councillors take pay rise
A pay rise for Dunedin's elected officials was accepted without discussion yesterday.
DCC commits to buying co-housing unit
DCC commits to buying co-housing unit
Dunedin's only co-housing project will still contain one social housing unit, despite the rising cost of the development.
Accusations as extension for plan approved
Accusations as extension for plan approved
Accusations of political manipulation and incompetence have been strongly countered during a debate on the delay of Dunedin's new district plan.
NZTA says 3000K lights a possibility
NZTA says 3000K lights a possibility
Lower Kelvin lights could still be installed on state highways around Dunedin as long as they are safe for motorists and pedestrians.
$320,000 for performing arts chance to 'get it right'
$320,000 for performing arts chance to 'get it right'
A $320,000 injection of government cash into performing arts in Dunedin has been hailed as a chance to ''really get it right'' after the demise of the Fortune Theatre.
Court of Appeal sits in Dunedin after long absence
Court of Appeal sits in Dunedin after long absence
For the first time in nearly 15 years, the Court of Appeal is sitting in Dunedin - and it will not be the last.
Fears for 'dark sky' ambitions
Fears for 'dark sky' ambitions
The Dunedin City Council is pressing ahead with new 3000-Kelvin street lights for the city, despite concerns it might spell trouble for the city's ''dark sky'' ambitions.
Mosgiel pool planning starts
Mosgiel pool planning starts
Planning is under way as Mosgiel's long-awaited new pool moves another a step closer.