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Peter Chin

DunedinMarch 12

Majority representation for locals

Wingatui residents intent on retaining control over the governance of Wingatui Hall were successful last night in approving a rule guaranteeing majority local representation.
Majority representation for locals
Majority representation for locals
DunedinAugust 4

Ex-mayor Chin named in constitutional panel

Former Dunedin mayor Peter Chin is among a dozen high-profile New Zealanders who have been selected to oversee a review of the nation's constitutional arrangements.
DunedinJuly 24

Shanghai-Dunedin links even stronger

The way Dunedin has developed its sister city links with Shanghai is a model for others to follow in fostering ties with China, New Zealand consul-general at Shanghai, Michael Swain, says.
Shanghai-Dunedin links even stronger
Shanghai-Dunedin links even stronger
DunedinDecember 20

Chin leaving gambling role

Former Dunedin mayor Peter Chin will finish his role as the Gambling Commission chief gambling commissioner at the end of the year.
DunedinOctober 31

Mayoral bid cost Chin $43,446

Former Dunedin mayor Peter Chin poured $43,446.40 into his failed bid to hold on to the mayoral robes, figures reveal.
Mayoral bid cost Chin $43,446
Mayoral bid cost Chin $43,446
OpinionOctober 31

Influence a mayoralty option

Influence a mayoralty option
Influence a mayoralty option
DunedinOctober 28

There's a feeling of relief: Chin

Peter Chin may have lost the election but he appears to have rediscovered his sense of humour - and perhaps his joie de vivre - following Saturday's election results.
There's a feeling of relief: Chin
There's a feeling of relief: Chin
NewsOctober 28

Cull leads in latest poll

Dunedin city councillor Dave Cull appears to have surged ahead in the mayoral race as the 2010 local government election nears its end.
Cull leads in latest poll
Cull leads in latest poll
EditorialOctober 11

Change is healthy

When Dunedin Mayor Peter Chin spoke to the final city council meeting earlier this month, his words read like a valedictory speech, a farewell from office, and such has proved to be the case.
DunedinOctober 4

Chin hopes history will judge council in better light

Dunedin Mayor Peter Chin hopes history will be a kinder judge of the Dunedin City Council's achievements over the past three years than some of his outspoken critics.
Chin hopes history will judge council in better light
Chin hopes history will judge council in better light
NewsSeptember 7

Mayoral profile: Peter Chin

What do you know about the candidates who are contesting Dunedin's mayoral campaign in the 2010 local body elections? Today, in the final Mayoral Profile, David Loughrey puts the questions to Dunedin Mayor Peter Chin.
Mayoral profile: Peter Chin
Mayoral profile: Peter Chin
DunedinJuly 28

Neurosurgeons bid supported

Dunedin Mayor Peter Chin says he has his "loins girded" and is ready to advocate for retention of neurosurgeons in Dunedin should that prove necessary.
Neurosurgeons bid supported
Neurosurgeons bid supported
DunedinJune 20

Chin admits mistake over Harland salary

Dunedin Mayor Peter Chin has admitted he made a mistake when he announced council chief executive Jim Harland's pay rise last week.
DunedinMay 25

Hudson, Guest to run again

Two more Dunedin city councillors have confirmed they will stand again at the local body elections in October.
Hudson, Guest to run again
Hudson, Guest to run again
DunedinApril 9

On the campaign trail

Mayor Peter Chin pushes Isabella Mansell (1) up Stuart St, Dunedin, as part of a public walk to mark World Health Organisation's urban health campaign "1000 cities, 1000 lives".
On the campaign trail
On the campaign trail
DunedinApril 9

Mayor hails new Kiwis

Dunedin is benefiting from the cross-cultural links provided by 11 overseas-born residents who became New Zealand citizens at a ceremony this week, Dunedin Mayor Peter Chin said.
Mayor hails new Kiwis
Mayor hails new Kiwis
DunedinMarch 26

Council flats incorporate sustainability

Dunedin's latest complex of council flats comes with some of the latest mod cons for the sustainability minded, with double glazing, solar assisted hot water, and full insulation.
DunedinMarch 8

Chin 'wrong' on harbour discussions

The Otago Chamber of Commerce says Dunedin Mayor Peter Chin has got it wrong on the question of whether or not the council can discuss with the chamber its proposed rezoning of the harbourside industrial area.
Chin 'wrong' on harbour discussions
Chin 'wrong' on harbour discussions
DunedinJanuary 22

Cuts likely to hit libraries

Proposed cuts to Dunedin's libraries budget would mean customer service levels and staffing would have to be reviewed, Dunedin City Council library services manager Bernie Hawke said yesterday.
DunedinJanuary 13

Chin says stadium big help to Dunedin

The Forsyth Barr Stadium loomed large in Dunedin's building activity figures last year, with the project pushing up the value of building consents for the year by $116 million.
Chin says stadium big help to Dunedin
Chin says stadium big help to Dunedin
DunedinDecember 28

Mayor's actions 'inconsistent'

Dunedin Mayor Peter Chin has been attacked by one of his own councillors, who says the mayor is "at risk" of being found to have broken council rules in his handling of a public complaint against Cr Paul Hudson.
Mayor's actions 'inconsistent'
Mayor's actions 'inconsistent'
DunedinDecember 23

Mayor entrenched over apology letter

Dunedin Mayor Peter Chin is digging in and refusing to say why he ruled out formal action against a wayward city councillor, amid accusations of favouritism that could prompt a council challenge.
Mayor entrenched over apology letter
Mayor entrenched over apology letter
DunedinDecember 18

Hudson and Chin mum over apology

Dunedin city councillor Paul Hudson has offered a second apology to a ratepayer following a heated exchange between the pair, but Mayor Peter Chin is refusing to say if any further action will be taken.
DunedinDecember 14

Mayor says it with flowers

Dunedin Mayor Peter Chin presented a bouquet to councillors and staff yesterday, congratulating them for surviving a tough year full of difficult decisions - and for putting up with each other.
DunedinDecember 14

Mayor says it with flowers

Dunedin Mayor Peter Chin presented a bouquet to councillors and staff yesterday, congratulating them for surviving a tough year full of difficult decisions - and for putting up with each other.