SUBSCRIBERDunedinDunedin opts for ‘damage control’ as Otago councils pitch clashing merger bidsDunedin Mayor Sophie Barker. Photo: SuppliedRuby ShawReporterMonday, August 3, 2026Updated, Monday, August 3, 2026SHAREfacebooktwitterwhatsappemaillinkedinfacebooktwitterwhatsappemaillinkedinPHOTO