Garey deputy, appointments made
"The city is in safe hands," says Dunedin's new deputy mayor, Christine Garey, as she prepares to take up the mantle of leadership.
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Christine Garey appointed deputy mayor
Christine Garey appointed deputy mayor
Councillor Christine Garey has been appointed Dunedin's new deputy mayor.
Benefits of China link spelt out
Benefits of China link spelt out
The Dunedin City Council says a $400,000 investment in Project China in recent years is dwarfed by the economic benefits flowing back to the city.
Hawkins extends margin in final results
Hawkins extends margin in final results
Dunedin Mayor-elect Aaron Hawkins has extended his winning margin again following the release of final election results this afternoon.
No date yet for work on St Andrew St car park
No date yet for work on St Andrew St car park
A large inner-city commuter car park in Dunedin is still set to close for two months, but the Dunedin City Council is unable to say when.
No action over ad complaint
No action from council over ad complaint
The word ''tits'' in a breast cancer survivor's book advertisement has drawn a complaint from a Dunedin resident.
No plans to stop hitching
No plans to stop hitching
Dunedin's next mayor has no plans to give up hitchhiking to work, despite his new job.
Final term likely for O'Malley
Final term likely for O'Malley
Dunedin city councillor Jim O'Malley says he is likely to walk away at the end of the next term, after missing out on the mayoralty and facing a difficult three years ahead.
Newell 'in a good spot' despite loss
Newell 'in a good spot' despite loss
The only Dunedin city councillor to lose his seat this election has thanked his supporters and offered to help where he can.
Garey tipped as deputy
Garey tipped as deputy
Dunedin city councillor Christine Garey is saying little as others pick her as the frontrunner to become deputy mayor.
Hawkins hits ground running
Hawkins hits ground running
Dunedin's next mayor is already busy, just one day into his new role, but he still has some explaining to do to his 3-year-old son.
Hawkins' lead grows in updated count
Hawkins' lead grows in updated count
Dunedin Mayor-elect Aaron Hawkins extended his winning margin, while an ousted incumbent city councillor closed the gap, in updated voting results released yesterday.
Four new councillors eager to get down to work
Four new councillors eager to get down to work
Dunedin's new city councillors say they are looking forward to getting stuck in.
Editorial: Election shows most believe city on right path
Editorial: Election shows most believe city on right path
The election of Green Party member Aaron Hawkins as Dunedin's new mayor is confirmation the majority of voters believe the city is on the right path.
Vandervis led early in mayoral race
Vandervis led early in mayoral race
Dunedin city councillor Lee Vandervis was leading the race to become Dunedin's next mayor for much of the vote counting process, figures show.
Vandervis blames 'ugly personal attacks' for loss
Vandervis blames 'ugly personal attacks' for loss
Lee Vandervis is blaming "ugly personal attacks'' and a lack of real debate for his mayoral loss.
Warning wait may spook investors
Warning wait may spook investors
Outgoing Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull says potential investors in the city's waterfront development plan risk being spooked by the long wait for a decision on a Provincial Growth Fund bid.
Watch: Outgoing Mayor Cull's full valedictory speech
Watch: Outgoing Mayor Cull's full valedictory speech
After nine years in the top job Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull is stepping down at the end of the week.
ORC keeping eye on rivers as warning lifted
ORC keeping eye on rivers as warning lifted
The Otago Regional Council is continuing to monitor rainfall and river flows in the region, despite MetService lifting a severe weather warning. Kinloch Rd in Glenorchy remains closed this afternoon.
Group formed to oppose street proposals
Group formed to oppose street proposals
Some central Dunedin business and building owners are forming a group to combat George St plans.