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DunedinNovember 14

From property guru to protester

The Occupy protesters have in large part been pigeonholed as young idealists. So what would a middle-aged property investor be doing there? Hamish McNeilly reports.
From property guru to protester
From property guru to protester
DunedinNovember 14

Security guards no longer an option for council

Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull says the Dunedin City Council is "taking each day as it comes" with regards to what to do about the protesters camping in the Octagon.
Security guards no longer an option for council
Security guards no longer an option for council
DunedinOctober 30

Protesters intent on staying camped in Octagon

Anti-capitalism protesters camping in the Octagon refused a Dunedin City Council request to leave yesterday and say they may remain for weeks.
Protesters intent on staying camped in Octagon
Protesters intent on staying camped in Octagon
DunedinOctober 22

Octagon occupation review 'ongoing'

The Octagon site taken over by Occupy Dunedin will remain under "ongoing review", with no promises from the Dunedin City Council protesters will not be moved on.
DunedinSeptember 18

DCC to boost Octagon Wi-Fi

A beefed-up free wireless internet (Wi-Fi) network is to become a permanent fixture in Dunedin's Octagon.
DunedinAugust 21

Octagon skifield draws thousands

Skifield slopestyle action came to the centre of Dunedin on Saturday night, as thousands gathered to watch the antics of skiers and snowboarders at the Octagon Rail Jam.
Octagon skifield draws thousands
Octagon skifield draws thousands
DunedinJanuary 18

Octagon's plane trees pull through

Dunedin Octagon's plane trees are showing a "noted improvement" (pictured far right, yesterday) compared with what they looked like in January last year when it first emerged they were being attacked by an unknown fungal disease.
DunedinNovember 25

Kiwifruit crisis delays tests of Octagon trees

Test results that could confirm what is attacking Dunedin's ailing Octagon plane trees have been delayed by the investigation into the kiwifruit bacteria PSA.
DunedinOctober 31

Get off the footpath, drivers told

The Dunedin City Council will start a new parking enforcement campaign this week after receiving complaints about cars parking on footpaths in the Octagon.
Get off the footpath, drivers told
Get off the footpath, drivers told
DunedinOctober 21

Going out on a limb in climbing display

People swinging about in the Octagon's plane trees is not a common lunchtime sight in Dunedin.
Going out on a limb in climbing display
Going out on a limb in climbing display
DunedinOctober 20

Plane trees in Octagon still ailing

Dunedin's Octagon plane trees are still fighting a mystery infection, despite efforts to nurse the 119-year-old trees back to full health.
DunedinSeptember 23

Chance of early start to Octagon CCTV

CCTV in Dunedin may be online sooner than initially planned.
DunedinAugust 18

Use of bus stops could ease taxi concerns

Taxis might start using bus stops in a short-term fix to drivers' concerns about parking and crowd control in central Dunedin.
Use of bus stops could ease taxi concerns
Use of bus stops could ease taxi concerns
DunedinAugust 10

Call to close Octagon road for taxis

The road through the Octagon should be closed to accommodate temporary taxi stands to assuage drivers annoyed about not being consulted about changes to their ranks, a Dunedin taxi company owner says.
Call to close Octagon road for taxis
Call to close Octagon road for taxis
DunedinMay 14

Intensive care for ailing Octagon trees

Rows of plane trees lining Dunedin's Octagon will be under doctor's orders from next week.
BusinessMay 11

Octagon Wi-Fi service to begin next Friday

The Octagon's free wireless internet (Wi-Fi) service is set to start next Friday.
Octagon Wi-Fi service to begin next Friday
Octagon Wi-Fi service to begin next Friday
DunedinApril 4

Octagon plane trees not dying

Reports of their imminent death may be greatly exaggerated.
Octagon plane trees not dying
Octagon plane trees not dying
DunedinMarch 11

Tree test results expected soon

Dunedin City Council staff are still waiting for test results that could confirm a vascular disease not seen before in New Zealand is attacking Dunedin's plane trees.
Tree test results expected soon
Tree test results expected soon
DunedinMarch 9

Officer assaulted in Octagon

An officer was punched in the head about eight or 10 times while attempting to arrest a 17-year-old in the Octagon, Dunedin, at the weekend, police say.
DunedinJanuary 28

Biosecurity staff rush to test diseased trees

Government biosecurity staff based in Auckland are rushing to Dunedin to inspect the Octagon's ailing plane trees.
Biosecurity staff rush to test diseased trees
Biosecurity staff rush to test diseased trees