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Govt’s edict a surprise for candidates
As the last of the Dunedin by-election candidates events got under way, prospective council candidates were made aware of another central government shake-up of local government.
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Candidates weigh in on North Dunedin development
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Candidates weigh in on North Dunedin development
By-election candidates have weighed in on whether a contentious Dunedin City Council policy is needlessly getting in the way of housing redevelopment opportunities in student areas.
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Call for more accountability for ratepayers
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Call for more accountability for ratepayers
Candidates in a Dunedin City Council by-election wanted more accountability for ratepayers.
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Candidates grilled at by-election meeting
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Candidates grilled at by-election meeting
Finances, transparency and infrastructure were top of mind for voters and candidates at the first public meeting of Dunedin’s by-election.
Ballots arriving as voting opens
Ballots arriving as voting opens
Voting has opened in the Dunedin City Council by-election.
Ultimatum on student needs delivered
Ultimatum on student needs delivered
The Dunedin City Council ignores university students’ needs at its peril - or else, they will study in Christchurch instead.
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Plea to reach decision over Sammy’s
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Plea to reach decision over Sammy’s
Dunedin's music community needs to hear a "definitive answer" about the future of Sammy’s so it can move on, the Dunedin City Council has heard.
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Wildlife hospital makes case for funding
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Wildlife hospital makes case for funding
The Dunedin Wildlife Hospital is asking the DCC for $75,000 in bridging funding so it can spread its wings.
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Funding asked for to keep venue alive
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Funding asked for to keep venue alive
The team behind the Dunedin Fringe have told the council the arts sector is on "life support" in the city, and funding is desperately needed to keep one of its key venues alive.
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3 Waters spending on table
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3 Waters spending on table
Dunedin councillors will decide next week if they want to hit the accelerator on $35.2 million of Three Waters capital spending amid uncertainty over associated debt.
3-day blockage of road to Mosgiel
3-day blockage of road to Mosgiel
A partial road closure in Mosgiel will allow for the surfacing of the intersection outside the new pool, Te Puna o Whakaehu, before it opens.
George St work progressing steadily
George St work progressing steadily
Work is moving steadily along on the one-way development of George St.
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6.6% rise result of fiscal restraint: DCC
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6.6% rise result of fiscal restraint: DCC
Dunedin councillors have endorsed a rates increase of almost 6.6% and declared it a result of fiscal discipline in inflationary times.
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Freedom of expression important for council
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Freedom of expression important for council
Dunedin councillors are this weekend preparing to make arguments about where money should or should not be spent.
‘Bombshell’ decision not to move archives
‘Bombshell’ decision not to move archives
After seven years of seeking a new space, archivists are stunned after receiving the "bombshell news" Dunedin’s archives will remain in their current location.
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Heavy trucks on main street play ‘terrifying game of roulette’
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Heavy trucks on main street play ‘terrifying game of roulette’
Heavy trucks in Mosgiel’s main street are unsafe and destroying "the economic and social heart" of the town.
‘Co-ordinated’ harbour approach being mulled
‘Co-ordinated’ harbour approach being mulled
An expected influx of people at Back Beach, in Port Chalmers, could be the catalyst for a new multi-organisation approach to a range of projects around Otago Harbour.
Fringe arts trust seeking changes to council funding
Fringe arts trust seeking changes to council funding
Increasing Dunedin City Council funding for the arts and culture sector will help bring about a "vibrant, connected, liveable, healthy and thriving" community.
Calls to make buses free with DCC footing bill
Calls to make buses free with DCC footing bill
The Dunedin City Council has been challenged to be the first city in the country to make bus fares free to the public.
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Fears South Dunedin library project will face cuts
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Fears South Dunedin library project will face cuts
Reassurance has been sought the delayed South Dunedin library project will have a revised budget rather than a cost-cutting redesign.