Review of city’s libraries
Review of city’s libraries
A review of Dunedin Public Libraries will look into ways to reduce pressure on staff.
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Children brainstorm ideas for safer roads
Children brainstorm ideas for safer roads
All ideas were considered — pedestrian crossings, changing speed limits, speed bumps, tunnels, overbridges — even a "helicopter hat" that could fly children to school was floated.
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Locals plan to appeal landfill
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Locals plan to appeal landfill
The Smooth Hill landfill will be considered by the Environment Court as a community group and Dunedin Airport appeal the approval of the planned facility.
Pre-ballot box considerations
Pre-ballot box considerations
Appetite for spending, taking action over climate change and decisions about transport are among key issues for voters to think about when they elect the next Dunedin City Council. Grant Miller reports.
Lower speed limits on peninsula set to take a toll
Lower speed limits on peninsula set to take a toll
It is not too late to reverse the Otago Peninsula speed changes, writes Nicola McGrouther.
Feedback sought on skate facilities in Mornington
Feedback sought on skate facilities in Mornington
The skate park in Mornington is set to be upgraded this summer, starting a wave of skate facility revamps in Dunedin.
Taieri expansion welcomed, limits flagged
Taieri expansion welcomed, limits flagged
Big plans to boost housing stock in Mosgiel have been welcomed, but a Dunedin city councillor has sounded a note of caution about expectations for more.
Council urged to consider cat control
Council urged to consider cat control
Microchipping could be crucial for establishing better control of cats in Dunedin, city councillors have been told.
Better communication wanted
Better communication wanted
Business South chief executive Mike Collins has told the Dunedin City Council there is a "communication breakdown" between the council and businesses.
Pupils voice safety fears at hearing
Pupils voice safety fears at hearing
Pupils of Portobello School have told Dunedin city councillors they are worried about a lack of footpaths and safe walkways near the school.
A hopeful plan for George St
A hopeful plan for George St
After years of planning, multiple council meetings, thousands of social media posts and one sign banning the mayor from a jewellery shop, the multimillion-dollar upgrade of Dunedin's George St is...
Bus service shared issue: councillors
Bus service shared issue: councillors
Elected officials from both the Dunedin City and Otago Regional Councils say they should work harder to be synchronised about crucial concerns such as public transport.
Year of thorny problems and big plans for DCC
Year of thorny problems and big plans for DCC
What to do about water was one prominent theme for the DCC in 2021. Council reporter Grant Miller reflects on a year that included a lead contamination scare, adoption of an ambitious 10-year plan and a councillor getting trespassed.
Opinion: DCC’s report card begs questions
DCC’s report card begs questions
The Dunedin City Council needs to deliver a city that people aspire to live in, writes Cr Sophie Barker.
Danger spurs tree removal
Danger spurs tree removal
The danger of dead branches falling on cars parked below has sealed the fate of a prominent tree in Hanover St.
Crying foul over stink coming from landfill
Crying foul over stink coming from landfill
A Dunedin woman is determined to kick up a stink over her house being enveloped in rancid air emanating from the nearby Green Island landfill.
Claim egos stymieing co-operation
Claim egos stymieing co-operation
Otago regional councillors are saying egos are getting in the way of working together with the Dunedin City Council and the chairman has singled out the mayor.
No word on when toilet will reopen
No word on when toilet will reopen
One of Dunedin’s most well used public toilets remains out of action and in need of maintenance.
Public facilities to stay open in Dunedin
Public facilities to stay open in Dunedin
The Dunedin City Council will not close its public facilities and cash will remain an accepted mode of payment on the region’s buses, for now.
Plan to beautify and protect strip
Plan to beautify and protect strip
The barren median strip in Stuart St will once again be filled with flora, but this time the Dunedin City Council is taking steps to protect it.