Busker bylaw ‘status quo’, council says
Its proposed Trading in Public Places Bylaw will not have a negative impact on busking, the Dunedin City Council says.
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Again, two horses in voting race
Again, two horses in voting race
We must live in one of the most open and functional democracies in the world — why else would people want to ditch a system that should make councils more representative?
Things have changed, landfill opponents say
Things have changed, landfill opponents say
A lot of time had passed and there had been major social and environmental changes since the DCC last consulted on putting a landfill near Brighton, a parade of residents have told city councillors.
Group wants electoral system poll
Group wants electoral system poll
The man leading the First Past the Post Working Group in Dunedin says he is more interested in choice than change.
District plan mediation decision causes friction
District plan mediation decision causes friction
A heated discussion preceded a decision this week to delegate Dunedin city councillor David Benson-Pope the authority to approve mediation resolving appeals of the city’s second-generation district...
DCC debt to top $1 billion
DCC debt to top $1 billion
The debt of Dunedin City Council and its companies is expected to pass $1 billion in 2023 while Aurora Energy makes a major investment in its ageing network.
STV lifts female representation: research
STV lifts female representation: research
The city’s single transferable vote voting system increases the number of female councillors, boosts competition, and provides a guarantee the mayor elected has a majority mandate to govern, a...
DCC proposes wide-ranging reduction of speed limits
DCC proposes wide-ranging reduction of speed limits
Slower speeds through the city could save lives, the Dunedin City Council says as it proposes a slew of lower speed limit changes.
Change to council electoral system may be voted on
Change to council electoral system may be voted on
Dunedin's next election could be decided by a first-past-the-post vote.
Council charging ahead to get 20 electric vehicles
Council charging ahead to get 20 electric vehicles
The Dunedin City Council will amp up spending on electric vehicles and meet its target of owning 20 in 2021, a council spokesman says.
Public suggest projects for coastal plan
Public suggest projects for coastal plan
A boardwalk from St Clair to Lawyers Head, a walkway from St Clair to Tunnel Beach, and hot pools and year-round use at the St Clair Hot Salt Water Pool are among the most popular suggestions for Dunedin’s St Clair to St Kilda coastal plan.
Peanut-shaped roundabout for St Clair
Peanut-shaped roundabout for St Clair
Work will begin next week on a peanut-shaped roundabout at the intersection of Forbury, Bay View and Allandale Rds in St Clair.
A top job
A top job
Sue Bidrose is DCC's chief executive no more. Before leaving for Christchurch yesterday, she sat down with Bruce Munro to talk about seven years as Dunedin's top public servant.
Office refurb for outgoing DCC boss
Office refurb for outgoing DCC boss
As she ties up loose ends at the end of seven years as Dunedin City Council chief executive, Sue Bidrose is working from a different office.
Council waste pitch will include site tipped as next dump
Council waste pitch will include site tipped as next dump
Further decisions about the future of Dunedin’s waste and a potential landfill site will be made next month.
'Bare-faced lie': Vandervis slams claims
'Bare-faced lie': Vandervis slams behaviour claims
Dunedin councillor Lee Vandervis has slammed as "scandalous invention" claims made about his behaviour in a summary of complaints released by the DCC today.
Acting CEO will apply for permanent position
Acting CEO will apply for permanent position
The newly appointed acting chief executive of the Dunedin City Council says she wants the job permanently.
Graham appointed acting council chief
Sandy Graham appointed acting council chief
The Dunedin City Council has appointed Sandy Graham as acting chief executive.
E-scooters need permits under bylaw
E-scooters need permits for Dunedin under bylaw
E-scooter businesses will need to get permits for Dunedin streets if a new bylaw gets the green light.
DCC starts financial year raising a variety of fees and charges
DCC starts financial year raising a variety of fees and charges
The costs of parking, swimming and burial in Dunedin are set to rise tomorrow.