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Building permits plummet in South Dunedin over flood fears
Building permits in South Dunedin have plummeted more than 80% amid fears the impact of flooding has caught up with the low-lying suburb.
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Upward trend in council satisfaction survey
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Upward trend in council satisfaction survey
Dunedin residents’ satisfaction with the city council is on the rise, a survey suggests.
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New CEO keen to 'continue council's journey'
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New CEO keen to 'continue council's journey'
Dunedin’s incoming council boss says a fondness for the city and a passion for local government will serve him well in his new role.
Ong facing third code of conduct complaint
Ong facing third code of conduct complaint
Controversial Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong has had a third code of conduct complaint laid against him.
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RMA’s 2GP impact concerns remain
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RMA’s 2GP impact concerns remain
The implementation of a plan more than a decade in the making has been hailed as a major milestone that is about ensuring Dunedin is ‘‘a fantastic city to live in’’, the mayor says.
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Long-term plan needs some ‘hard decisions’
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Long-term plan needs some ‘hard decisions’
Dunedin city councillors have been warned of a ‘‘hard, hard year ahead’’ and the need for tough decisions for a crucial long-term plan.
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Not enough being done for flood mitigation: son
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Not enough being done for flood mitigation: son
When Steve Lucas found his elderly father on his South Dunedin couch surrounded by sewage water, the then 94-year-old could not believe his home had flooded again.
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No sinister motive behind Ong camera tampering, man says
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No sinister motive behind Ong camera tampering, man says
Dunedin’s mayor says she is deeply concerned by harassment of elected members as more details of an alleged incident at a councillor’s house emerge.
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Ong calls police after claiming security cameras ripped down
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Ong calls police after claiming security cameras ripped down
Benedict Ong says he has serious concerns for his safety after being threatened with a baton in the street and having his home security cameras ripped down.
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Dinosaur dispute: Councillor upset by email
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Dinosaur dispute: Councillor upset by email
An allegation of a ‘‘playground beat-up’’ between Dunedin councillors has emerged from fervent debate about the city’s most notable dinosaur.
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Council silent on ‘major event’
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Council silent on ‘major event’
The council is staying tight-lipped over a ‘‘major event’’ proposed for Dunedin being discussed behind closed doors today.
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Prospect of sealing road gets closer
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Prospect of sealing road gets closer
Residents concerned about the safety of a pothole-ridden, gravel Dunedin road are buoyed the council has taken a step towards sealing it.
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Limiting voting rights ‘slap in the face’ for iwi
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Limiting voting rights ‘slap in the face’ for iwi
Limiting voting rights on council committees to elected members has been described as a ‘‘slap in the face’’ for local iwi.
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Playground icon to go the way of the dinosaur?
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Playground icon to go the way of the dinosaur?
Dunedin councillors spoke ‘‘in defence of the dinosaur’’ as they considered plans to replace or refurbish one of Marlow Park’s most illustrious occupants.
What is it, home town or birth town?
What is it, home town or birth town?
Embattled councillor Benedict Ong has cast doubt on a statement he made repeatedly during his election campaign — that he was born in Dunedin.
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Ong dodges business interest questions
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Ong dodges business interest questions
A verbose Dunedin city councillor is dodging questions about his companies and a promise he made before the election.
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Hāpai card pool fees approved
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Hāpai card pool fees approved
A Dunedin woman is thrilled her proposal to make the city’s pools more financially accessible for disabled people has been accepted by the council.
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Call to reduce fund prompts Scrooge remark
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Call to reduce fund prompts Scrooge remark
For a moment, it seemed that ‘‘Cr Scrooge’’ had put in an appearance at the Dunedin City Council.
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Voting around spending illustrative
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Voting around spending illustrative
Spending plans were debated and adjustments were considered on the fly. Votes came and went, not much changed. Reporter Grant Miller gives a rundown on deliberations for the DCC's annual plan.
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DCC fails to make substantial cuts
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DCC fails to make substantial cuts
Dunedin city councillors could not agree on how to cut a spending programme considered too large to be realistic, leading to a $12 million intervention.