DCC’s roading contract changes hands
Fulton Hogan appears to be in line to secure a major Dunedin City Council contract, potentially worth more than $100million, while rival Downer seeks new roles for up to 30 affected staff after...
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Upgrade will cut car park capacity
Upgrade will cut car park capacity
A large commuter car park will have less space for vehicles when a long-delayed upgrade is finally carried out later this year, the Dunedin City Council says.
Solutions sought to student area issues
Solutions sought to student area issues
Solutions to rubbish problems in North Dunedin are on the table after large items of furniture were dumped on footpaths in recent weeks, the University of Otago and Dunedin City Council say.
New transport group manager at DCC
New transport group manager at DCC
The Dunedin City Council has recruited a new transport group manager to fill the gap left by the departure of Richard Saunders to the Otago Regional Council.
Octagon art plan decision delayed
Octagon art plan decision delayed
A push to find a new piece of public art for Dunedin’s Octagon is taking longer than expected, after ‘‘time constraints’’ led to the deadline for proposals being extended, the DCC says.
LED street light change starts slower
LED street light change starts slower
Work has begun on the installation of LED lights in Dunedin, with some short delays.
Furniture dumping in student zone rife
Furniture dumping in student zone rife
Ratepayers are picking up the bill as the Dunedin City Council puts on extra services to remove large items of furniture discarded on some North Dunedin streets.
Kainga Ora to build 15 houses at 4 sites in city
Kainga Ora to build 15 houses at 4 sites in city
Fifteen new state houses will be built in Dunedin this year, amid increasing concerns over the city’s house prices.
No quick housing fix, Dunedin mayor says
No quick housing fix, Dunedin mayor says
Dunedin's housing ‘‘crisis’’ will get worse before it gets better, Mayor Aaron Hawkins says.
DCC website migrant-friendly
DCC website migrant-friendly
Many migrants and refugees in Dunedin will be able to access vital information about the city in their own languages.
City roads closed for resealing
City roads closed for resealing
Three major Dunedin roads will be closed for resealing next week, including a main access route between Mosgiel and the city.
Councillor Hall defends DCC contracts
Councillor Hall defends DCC contracts
A Dunedin city councillor benefiting financially from millions of dollars worth of Dunedin City Council contracts says he is following the rules and delivering savings to ratepayers.
Walker joins call for DCC to invest in network
Walker joins call for DCC to invest in network
The Dunedin City Council should cover the cost of upgrading Aurora Energy’s ageing infrastructure, not customers, Clutha-Southland MP Hamish Walker says.
Stadium will take on Christchurch
Stadium will take on Christchurch
The man driving the success of Forsyth Barr Stadium says he is ‘‘up for the fight’’ if Christchurch tries to muscle in on Dunedin’s economic windfall from major events.
Housing obstacle removed
Housing obstacle removed
A single appeal which has stalled the development of hundreds of new homes across Dunedin has been resolved, the Dunedin City Council says.
Sale of council assets mooted
Sale of council assets mooted
Asset sales will be back on the table when the Dunedin City Council considers how to pay for future projects not yet in its budget, councillors have been told.
Talk of judicial review
Talk of judicial review
Dunedin city councillor Lee Vandervis is remaining tight-lipped over a possible judicial review of the decision to censure him, despite telling colleagues he has "good grounds" to pursue one.
Slip blocks peninsula path work
Slip blocks peninsula path work
Work has begun to repair a slip at Turnbulls Bay, so construction of the multimillion-dollar Otago Peninsula cycling and walking connection can continue.
Vandervis censured over staff treatment
Vandervis censured over staff treatment
Dunedin city councillor Lee Vandervis is vowing to continue using his ‘‘loud’’ voice despite being censured by his colleagues for aggressive behaviour towards a Dunedin City Council staff member.
Council wants say on how Aurora fines spent
Council wants say on how Aurora fines spent
Dunedin's council has voted to make a pitch to the Government for millions of dollars in Aurora Energy noncompliance penalties to be used for energy efficient initiatives.