Dunedin council set to start city upgrade
Construction works for Dunedin’s multimillion-dollar central city upgrade could start next month, before the final design for the main street has been settled.
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DCC decides against granting lifeline to Sports Hall of Fame
DCC decides against granting lifeline to Sports Hall of Fame
The Dunedin City Council has opted out of giving a $100,000 lifeline to the city’s beleaguered New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame.
Smart changes can help our buses
Smart changes can help our buses
How can Dunedin have a better bus service that at least breaks even? City councillor Andrew Whiley has a plan ...
Parking proposal dropped, Whiley frustrated
Parking proposal dropped, Whiley frustrated
Using the footprint of a demolished parking building as temporary free parking for Dunedin Hospital staff has been taken off the table.
Vision for play not matched
Vision for play not matched
Destination playgrounds may be popular with parents, but what children really need is a packet of matches and a vacant lot, in the view of one Dunedin city councillor.
No pay increase for mayor, others get small rise
No pay increase for mayor, others get small rise
There is no pay increase for Dunedin Mayor Aaron Hawkins, but his colleagues have received a small rise.
Reminder 'do not drink' notice still in place as E.coli found
Reminder 'do not drink' notice still in place as E.coli found
The Dunedin City Council is reminding residents of Waikouaiti, Karitane and Hawksbury Village it is still important to follow its 'do not drink' notice as recent testing has found E. coli in...
City expenditure over $100m
City expenditure over $100m
The Dunedin City Council’s full year of capital expenditure is expected to scrape past $100 million, which is down on budget, but a better rate of delivery than had appeared likely a few months ago.
Savings on staff costs worth $2m
Savings on staff costs worth $2m
More than $2 million has been saved on Dunedin City Council personnel costs in the past 11 months, as some vacancies have remained unfilled.
Speak Up for Women get DCC venue for event
Speak Up for Women get DCC venue for event
An event hosted by a controversial anti sex self-identification group will go ahead at a Dunedin City Council-owned venue.
Threat emailed to councillor before vote
Threat emailed to councillor before vote on Maori representation
Emailed threats have not dissuaded the Dunedin City Council from overwhelmingly voting to bolster Maori representation around the council table.
DCC approves 10-year plan for city
'Infrastructure is the big winner': DCC approves 10-year plan for city
The Dunedin City Council has approved a 10-year plan that will help build a resilient city that people want to live in, Mayor Aaron Hawkins says.
DCC appointments made
DCC appointments made
Two appointments at the Dunedin City Council have completed the organisation’s restructuring of its leadership group.
Hope for Sports Hall of Fame
Hope for Sports Hall of Fame
The future of the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame remains unclear after a limited discussion at a Dunedin City Council meeting.
Rates rise still 9.8%; $640K for projects
Rates rise still 9.8%; $640K for projects
Money was saved before spending was squeezed and the upshot of four days of debate is still a rates increase of about 9.8% in Dunedin.
A 'crass piece of boorish abuse': Councillor disputes continue
A 'crass piece of boorish abuse': Councillor disputes continue
Disagreement about points of order and discontent about councillor behaviour have again flared up at the Dunedin City Council today.
Showdown on Dunedin transport priorities
Showdown on Dunedin transport priorities
A showdown is looming about Dunedin transport.
Council processes in lead contamination scare to be investigated
Council processes in lead contamination scare to be investigated
Proposed terms of reference for an investigation into the Dunedin City Council's handling of the lead contamination of East Otago water supplies have been outlined.
School swimming programme needs funds
School swimming programme needs funds
A popular school swimming programme needs to fill a $25,000 hole in its funding.
Maori ward request
Maori ward request
The Dunedin City Council has been asked to reconsider the creation of a Māori ward for the city.