DCC earmarks funds for new policy role
A new position in the Dunedin mayor’s office will give "political advice around advocacy".
Dunedin
Water connection requests denied
Water connection requests denied
Two residents requesting new water supply connections to their properties have had their applications denied by the Dunedin City Council.
Council backs STV as preference for national system
Council backs STV as preference for national system
The single transferable voting (STV) system of voting has been identified as the Dunedin City Council’s preference for a national voting system for local body elections. POLL 📊
City housing shortage issues hotly debated
City housing shortage issues hotly debated
As Dunedin braces for a predicted housing shortage, an influx of cash into the city — rather than people — could be the driving force behind the city’s housing woes.
DCC backs continuation of STV for elections
DCC backs continuation of STV for elections
The Dunedin City Council is ready to back its single transferable voting (STV) system to the justice committee inquiry into the 2019 local elections.
DCC to consider new rules for e-scooters
DCC to consider new rules for e-scooters
Dunedin could soon require e-scooter companies to hold permits and follow a code of practice similar to the one in place in Auckland.
Lay of the land (below) explored
Lay of the land (below) explored
It is hoped an analysis of what lies beneath South Dunedin will improve stormwater systems in the flood-prone area.
Aurora doing as well as possible: report
Aurora doing as well as possible: report
An independent assessment of Aurora Energy has found the lines company’s board is working to fix the problems it inherited, after years of underinvestment.
DCC poised to buy Foulden Maar
Dunedin City Council poised to buy Foulden Maar
A property valuation for the Foulden Maar site is expected "shortly", Dunedin City Council chief executive Sue Bidrose says.
Council not commenting on Octagon closure
Council not commenting on Octagon closure
The Dunedin City Council says it will not be making any comment on the effects of the Octagon closure until its trial is complete.
Times gets away at city hall
Times gets away at city hall
The 140-year-old Dunedin Municipal Chambers clock is not broken, just old, Dunedin City Council staff say.
10-year roading contract awarded to Fulton Hogan
10-year roading contract awarded to Fulton Hogan
Fulton Hogan has won a 10 year, $260 million roading maintenance contract from the Dunedin City Council.
DCC to consult on playgrounds
DCC to consult on playgrounds
For the first time in nearly 15 years the public will be consulted on the future of Dunedin’s playgrounds.
‘Unbudgeted expense’ to cover cheaper bus fares
‘Unbudgeted expense’ to cover cheaper bus fares
Funding to allow for cheaper bus fares in Dunedin will remain an ‘‘unbudgeted expense’’ on the Dunedin City Council’s books.
No short-term rental rates rises this year but plan on agenda
No short-term rental rates rises this year but plan on agenda
There will be no new rates rises for Airbnb properties in Dunedin next year, but city councillors this week directed council staff to consider a new type of property in its rates review for its 2021-31 long-term plan.
No submissions until mid-year on landfill
No submissions until mid-year on landfill
Dunedin City Council staff will not open talks with the public about a proposed Smooth Hill landfill until the middle of this year.
Mayor has concerns over extent of Kainga Ora powers
Mayor has concerns over extent of Kainga Ora powers
The Government’s new public housing provider should work with local government and abide by local planning documents as much as possible, the Dunedin City Council says.
Councillors question plans for cleaner school heating
Councillors question plans for cleaner school heating
Two Dunedin city councillors have questioned a move away from using coal for heating in schools across the region.
Maori Rd safety measures 'damaging cars'
Maori Rd safety measures 'damaging cars'
Minor road safety improvements in Maori Rd are causing problems for drivers in Dunedin, opponents say.
Dunedin beaches closed, Highcliff Rd reopened
Dunedin beaches closed, Highcliff Rd reopened
A section of Highcliff Rd on Otago Peninsula has reopened after being blocked by a slip during Tuesday night’s torrential downpour.