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Annual Plan 2010-11

DunedinFebruary 8

6.5% rates rise proposed, but council wants further cuts

Dunedin ratepayers are facing a 6.5% draft rates increase for the year: now it is up to the public to tell its council whether or not that rise is acceptable.
6.5% rates rise proposed, but council wants further cuts
6.5% rates rise proposed, but council wants further cuts
DunedinJanuary 31

Cr MacTavish in tears as climate plan debated

There were emotional scenes as Dunedin city councillors agreed to accelerate the pace of a three-year climate change planning project yesterday.
Cr MacTavish in tears as climate plan debated
Cr MacTavish in tears as climate plan debated
DunedinJanuary 31

Library to stay open in evening

Opening hours at the Dunedin City Library seem set to survive the Dunedin City Council's scalpel, following a public outcry against a proposal to close the doors earlier on weekday evenings.
Library to stay open in evening
Library to stay open in evening
DunedinJanuary 31

Third push for efficiencies - but at what cost?

A third sweeping review of Dunedin City Council operations has been announced, as Cr Syd Brown continues a push to find operating efficiencies.
Third push for efficiencies - but at what cost?
Third push for efficiencies - but at what cost?
DunedinJanuary 31

Cost of reopening road may double

The long-running saga over the future of Dunedin's John Wilson Ocean Dr has taken another twist, with the cost of reopening the road likely to double to nearly $500,000.
Cost of reopening road may double
Cost of reopening road may double
DunedinJanuary 31

Battle rages at museum's door but its defenders carry the day

Work on an $8.6 million entrance to the Otago Settlers Museum is to proceed, after Mayor Dave Cull warned a delay could put the museum's future in jeopardy.
Battle rages at museum's door but its defenders carry the day
Battle rages at museum's door but its defenders carry the day
DunedinJanuary 31

Dreams dashed; on to plan B

The future of the Dunedin Botanic Garden has taken a step forward without the controversial Lovelock Ave realignment, but the council may have some work to do to get the Friends of the Botanic Garden behind the plan.
QueenstownMay 30

300 submissions received

About 300 submissions were received on the Queenstown Lakes District Council's 2010-11 draft annual plan. Queenstown Times reporter Joanne Carroll looks at the issues raised in the submissions.
300 submissions received
300 submissions received
DunedinMay 13

Last-ditch vote keeps project alive

The long and controversial debate over the realignment of Lovelock Ave, in Dunedin, effectively ended yesterday, with a knife-edge vote ensuring the project proceeds.
Last-ditch vote keeps project alive
Last-ditch vote keeps project alive
DunedinMay 13

Wider rating wanted for flood protection

Farmers are calling for all Otago ratepayers to help fund future flood and drainage works on the Taieri.
Wider rating wanted for flood protection
Wider rating wanted for flood protection
DunedinMay 12

Council clarifies funding policy

Groups seeking funding from the Otago Regional Council have been reminded of its policy to consider "tangible" projects rather than operational expenditure.
Council clarifies funding policy
Council clarifies funding policy
DunedinMay 11

Council revisits subdivision plans

Plans for Dunedin's Harbour Cone - now owned by the Dunedin City Council - will be subjected to further scrutiny, following public appeals to last week's annual plan hearings.
Council revisits subdivision plans
Council revisits subdivision plans
DunedinMay 10

DCC ditches $500 B&B rate

The Dunedin City Council has bowed to critics of contentious changes that would have introduced a $500 targeted rate for bed and breakfast operators and reclassified smaller rural sections as residential properties.
DunedinMay 10

Rates hike rises to 5.3%

Rates look to be on the rise again, following yesterday's Dunedin City Council annual plan deliberations.
DunedinMay 6

B&B owner sounds warning

Child minders, web designers and anyone else working from home could also face overnight hikes in their rates bills, if they - like bed and breakfast owners - suddenly found their rating classifications had been changed, Dunedin city councillors have heard.
B&B owner sounds warning
B&B owner sounds warning
DunedinMay 5

Museum 'intimidation' issue revived

Allegations which surfaced last year about an unhealthy management culture at the Otago Museum resurfaced at the annual plan hearings yesterday, when a city councillor accused museum chief executive Shimrath Paul of having his "head in the sand" on the issue.
Museum 'intimidation' issue revived
Museum 'intimidation' issue revived
NewsMay 5

Plans for rail event unveiled

Plans for a major new heritage rail event for Dunedin, that organisers say could attract a significant number of overseas visitors to the city, are building steam.
Plans for rail event unveiled
Plans for rail event unveiled
DunedinMay 5

Better access to Signal Hill wanted

The development of a car park and access road behind Logan Park High School would help develop the Signal Hill recreation reserve into a world-class mountain bike park, Mountainbike Otago president Hamish Seaton told the hearings committee.
Better access to Signal Hill wanted
Better access to Signal Hill wanted
DunedinMay 5

'Friends' enter Lovelock debate

Debate over the Lovelock Ave realignment continued on the third day of the Dunedin City Council annual plan hearing yesterday.
DunedinMay 5

City's heritage buildings disappearing like 'teeth falling out'

There was a passionate call for Dunedin city councillors to do more to protect the city's heritage buildings during yesterday's annual plan hearing.