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Southern firms affected by Hawkins liquidation

Southern businesses are affected by the liquidation of construction companies formerly part of the Hawkins Group, but Forsyth Barr Stadium is not one of them.

Central city bus loop could become permanent

Ready for a ride on the Otago Museum’s school holiday bus route are Kyla (7) and Toby (6) Rae, of...

Central city bus loop could become permanent

A free inner-city bus service running through Dunedin's central city during the school holidays could be the forerunner to a more permanent service.

Some folk rubbish at recycling

Dunedin City Council waste minimisation education and promotions officer Catherine Gledhill says...

Some folk rubbish at recycling

Dirty nappies and cigarette butts are still finding their way into Dunedin's recycling bins, despite the majority of residents doing the right thing.

Provincial visa idea well received

A plan to extend ''provincial visas'' within New Zealand will help regional businesses to retain skilled workers, Minister for Small Business Stuart Nash says.

Water discharge plan welcomed

Dunedin City Council 3 Waters manager Tom Dyer explains the inner workings of a reflex valve to...

Water discharge plan welcomed

Plans to divert wastewater into the Kaikorai Stream will have an environmental impact but are outweighed by the benefits to human health and wellbeing, a city council manager says.

South D flood plan 'not ideal'

Surface flooding in Surrey St in January. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

South Dunedin flood solution 'will have impact on environment'

The DCC says a short-term solution to help prevent flooding in South Dunedin could be in place by next winter, but warns ''it will have an impact on the environment''.

New freedom camping sites considered

DCC considers new freedom camping sites

More sites for freedom campers in Dunedin are being planned as budget tourists flock to the city in record numbers.

Hunting for the elusive Dunedin wallaby

A pest eradication company manager empathises with the Otago Regional Council's hunt for a Dunedin wallaby, saying scouting for the creatures is like finding a ''needle in a haystack''.

Neighbour feels vilified over tree house complaint

Enjoying their tree house are (from left to right) Devon Oke (10), Logan Oke (6), neighbour Emma Simpson (11), and Ethan Oke (12). Photos: Gerard O'Brien

Neighbour feels vilified over tree house complaint

A neighbour whose complaint led to the Dunedin City Council demanding a family tear down a much-loved tree house says she has been unfairly vilified.

'Soft' start to vehicle ban on beaches

A new bylaw banning motor vehicles from all Dunedin beaches has come into force but for now the Dunedin City Council is taking a soft approach on enforcement.

DCC $850m plan adopted

DCC $850m plan adopted

The Dunedin City Council has signed off on its ''ambitious'' $850million plan for the next 10 years.

Bus routes changing after public feedback

Changes to Dunedin's Wakari and Helensburgh bus routes will start rolling on Monday.

All-clear set for dogs in Silverstream

Dogs will be allowed back in the Silverstream catchment, near Dunedin, from this Friday, 12 months after a 1080 poison drop meant they were banned from the area.

New landfill, greenwaste mooted by DCC

The DCC says Green Island Landfill will come to the end of its functional life as a landfill in...

New landfill, greenwaste mooted by DCC

Greenwaste kerbside collection in Dunedin and a new landfill site for the city are up for discussion this year, as the city council embarks on a major review of its rubbish collection services.

Manuka display options being investigated

A photograph of the Wall Street mall's historic manuka causeway, displayed through windows in the floor, has been covered over, but may soon be replaced by a view of the real thing. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Manuka display options being investigated

The Dunedin City Council is dusting off a long-awaited - and potentially expensive - plan to reinstate the remains of a historic manuka causeway in the Wall Street mall.

Wildlife funded but not while in hospital

Lisa Argilla prepares to give medication to a yellow-eyed penguin on the opening day of the...

Wildlife funded but not while in hospital

Dunedin's wildlife hospital has missed out, but Predator Free Dunedin is among the winners as the Otago Regional Council finalises its long-term plan.

Removable solution for town hall 'monstrosity'

Dunedin City Council building attendant Theo Obbeek (left) and acting asset and facilities...

Removable solution for town hall 'monstrosity'

Sitting behind a bar has been known to bring some pleasure in life, but not the one at the Dunedin Town Hall.

DCC approves more modern bridge option for Sutton

The Sutton suspension bridge before the flood. Photos: ODT/Linda Marshall.

DCC approves more modern bridge option for Sutton

The Dunedin City Council has thrown its support behind an alternative plan to build a modern bridge across the Taieri River at Sutton.

Spotlight on at-risk buildings

1. Donaghy’s Rope Walk. 2. The former Otago Education Board Offices on the corner of Jetty and...

Spotlight on at-risk buildings

The owners of Dunedin's most neglected heritage buildings have been outed by the city council.

Portsmouth Drive cycle, walkway fix

Work to improve the surface of the Portsmouth Dr cycleway and walkway in Dunedin is expected to...

Portsmouth Drive cycle, walkway fix

Work to improve the ride along Dunedin's Portsmouth Dr cycleway and walkway is under way, as new figures show cyclists used the route more than 100,000 times last year.

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