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    Benedict Ong. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

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    Ong’s complaint ‘insufficient’

    An 11th-hour discussion with an independent investigator could determine whether a Dunedin city councillor’s complaint about "discriminatory remarks" goes any further.

    Changing up bathroom space

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    Changing up bathroom space

    Work to replace the toilet block near the railway pedestrian overbridge in central Dunedin has begun.

    DCC on the hunt for headhunter to search for new head

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    DCC on the hunt for headhunter to search for new head

    The Dunedin City Council is seeking providers to lead its chief executive recruitment process.

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    Delay to mull changes: mayor

    Sophie Barker. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

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    Delay to mull changes: mayor

    Delaying formal discussion of Dunedin City Council budgets could enable deeper reflection about the path ahead, the city’s mayor says.

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    Naming rights for public assets suggested

    Benedict Ong. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

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    Naming rights for public assets suggested

    A Dunedin councillor who last year floated naming rights for street signs has adjusted his focus.

    Obituary: Radich a passionate promoter of Dunedin

    Jules Radich on St Clair beach with what was left of its groyne behind him. Photo: Peter McIntosh

    Obituary: Radich a passionate promoter of Dunedin

    Former Dunedin mayor Jules Radich lived a full and colourful life.

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    Markings relate to aqueduct upgrade

    Chequered squares at St Clair in Dunedin are part of survey work for an upgrade of the Forbury...

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    Markings relate to aqueduct upgrade

    Chequered markings at St Clair and Forbury in Dunedin do indeed relate to an aqueduct upgrade, the city council has confirmed.

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    Process to find council CEO due to start

    Sandy Graham. Photo: supplied

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    Council due to start recruitment process to find CEO

    The wheels are starting to turn on the Dunedin City Council’s process for appointing, or reappointing, a chief executive.

    Mysterious chequered art appears

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    Mysterious chequered art appears

    Some people in South Dunedin may think the city council has a chequered history when it comes to dealing with flooding issues

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    Ranga not standing in by-election

    Bruce Ranga. Photo: supplied

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    Ranga not standing in by-election

    He went close last time, but Bruce Ranga has decided against standing in the Dunedin City Council’s upcoming by-election.

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    By-election cost could reach $400k, voting to begin in April

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    By-election cost could reach $400k, voting to begin in April

    The Dunedin City Council by-election could cost as much as $400,000, councillors have been told.

    Broken spring puts seesaw out of action

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    Broken spring puts seesaw out of action

    A seesaw at the George St playground in Dunedin is out of action because of a broken spring.

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    ‘Moment to shine’: big focus on economic development

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    ‘Moment to shine’: big focus on economic development

    The Otago Daily Times asks leaders from across the South how they spent their breaks and what’s in the pipeline for 2026.

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    Cr Ong ignores call to stay silent about racism complaint

    Benedict Ong. Photos: supplied

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    Cr Ong ignores call to stay silent about racism complaint

    A Dunedin councillor urged not to compromise an investigation has spoken out publicly about the case.

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    DCC club licensed despite low price concern

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    DCC club licensed despite low price concern

    The Dunedin City Council’s staff-only social club has been allowed to keep selling alcohol despite its drink prices being deemed "at the low end" by its own licensing committee.

    'Shocked and deeply saddened': Tributes flow for Jules Radich

    Jules Radich served one term as Dunedin's mayor. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

    'Shocked and deeply saddened': Tributes flow for Jules Radich

    Tributes have flowed for Dunedin city councillor and former mayor Jules Radich who died today following a heart attack.

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    Public input wanted for future New Year’s Eve celebrations

    Crowds gather in the Octagon on New Year’s Eve, 2025. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

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    Public input wanted for future New Year’s Eve celebrations

    Public opinion is being sought on how Dunedin City Council runs future New Year’s Eve celebrations, as the mayor says it is time for a rethink.

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    Signage dispute ‘targeted’

    Andrew Simms. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

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    Signage dispute ‘targeted’

    Dunedin's highest-polling councillor says the city council’s failed bid to pursue him for legal costs relating to election sign rules was "vindictive".

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    More spending not a guarantee of council seats for election tickets

    A Future Dunedin billboard before the city council election last year shows nine candidates — ...

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    More spending not a guarantee of council seats for election tickets

    A well-funded campaign is no guarantee of electoral success. Dunedin City Council election results provided proof of that. 

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    Last playground plan work a ‘milestone’

    Concept plans for multimillion-dollar upgrades to St Kilda’s Marlow Park released in 2023, which...

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    Last playground plan work a ‘milestone’

    The Dunedin City Council is ready to roll up its sleeves and get to work transforming Dunedin’s dinosaur park into the "most exciting destination playground possible".
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