Dunedin has been named the most beautiful city at the Keep New Zealand Beautiful awards in Auckland last night. Photos: ODT : Dunedin named most beautiful city in NZ

Keep Dunedin Beautiful’s volunteer clean-up efforts. : Dunedin named most beautiful city in NZ

Taskforce Green’s graffiti removal programme. : Dunedin named most beautiful city in NZ

The city’s focus on heritage restoration such as that of the 140-year-old former Dominican Priory. : Dunedin named most beautiful city in NZ

The city’s focus on eco-tourism on the Otago Peninsula. : Dunedin named most beautiful city in NZ