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DunedinJuly 19

Issues not fault of staff: Calvert

Dunedin councillors have been urged to look in the mirror regarding any problems with the way the city council functions.
Issues not fault of staff: Calvert
Issues not fault of staff: Calvert
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DunedinJuly 19

Vandervis pitches southern super council

A super council covering Otago and Southland should be explored to help create a powerhouse region, a Dunedin city councillor has argued.
Vandervis pitches southern super council
Vandervis pitches southern super council
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DunedinJuly 16

Dunedin's zero carbon goal 'no longer considered achievable'

Dunedin’s zero carbon goal could end up on the scrap heap as a possible shake-up of the city council’s fight against climate change looms.
Dunedin's zero carbon goal 'no longer considered achievable'
Dunedin's zero carbon goal 'no longer considered achievable'
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DunedinJuly 15

DCC merger prospects bleak: Lund

The Dunedin City Council’s reputation as ‘‘divided and dysfunctional’’ is scaring off potential amalgamation partners, a councillor says.
DCC merger prospects bleak: Lund
DCC merger prospects bleak: Lund
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DunedinJuly 15

Ong discussed in Wellington

‘‘Disruptive’’ Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong was used by Wellington’s deputy mayor to illustrate a point on ‘‘almost existential threats to democracy’’.
Ong discussed in Wellington
Ong discussed in Wellington
DunedinJuly 15

By-election cost council $375k, candidates $69k

The cost of running the by-election after Dunedin’s former mayor and councillor Jules Radich died topped $375,000.
By-election cost council $375k, candidates $69k
By-election cost council $375k, candidates $69k
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DunedinJuly 14

‘Finish line’ in sight for Graham’s tenure

An extended ‘‘exorcism’’ of Sandy Graham’s misconduct serves little purpose given her imminent departure from Dunedin City Council’s top job, a councillor says.
‘Finish line’ in sight for Graham’s tenure
‘Finish line’ in sight for Graham’s tenure
DunedinJuly 14

Big lessons in Big Apple

American businessman Mike Bloomberg greets Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker in New York City earlier this week after she joined the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative.
Big lessons in Big Apple
Big lessons in Big Apple
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DunedinJuly 13

Council confirms CEO misconduct finding

The Dunedin City Council has been forced to admit chief executive Sandy Graham engaged in misconduct.
Council confirms CEO misconduct finding
Council confirms CEO misconduct finding
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DunedinJuly 13

Price of abridged drone show $241,000

A $241,000 price tag accompanied Dunedin City Council’s drone show which was hampered by a last-minute cancellation.
Price of abridged drone show $241,000
Price of abridged drone show $241,000
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DunedinJuly 12

Galer’s spend on campaign over $15k

The victor of Dunedin’s by-election spent more than $15,000 on her campaign for a seat at the council table.
Galer’s spend on campaign over $15k
Galer’s spend on campaign over $15k
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DunedinJuly 10

High hopes for new DCC boss

Dunedin’s deputy mayor says the council’s new boss will be a ‘‘breath of fresh air’’ for an organisation in need of a ‘‘culture change’’.
High hopes for new DCC boss
High hopes for new DCC boss
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DunedinJuly 9

Smooth Hill landfill could be binned under plan to truck rubbish out of city

A plan to truck Dunedin’s rubbish out of the district may consign the contentious Smooth Hill landfill to the scrap heap.
Smooth Hill landfill could be binned under plan to truck rubbish out of city
Smooth Hill landfill could be binned under plan to truck rubbish out of city
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DunedinJuly 7

South Dunedin infrastructure top of mind at public meeting

South Dunedin flood management was top of mind for city councillors and attendees at a public meeting last night.
South Dunedin infrastructure top of mind at public meeting
South Dunedin infrastructure top of mind at public meeting
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DunedinJuly 2

Ex-DCC executive ‘just helping’ flood group

A former council executive is downplaying her involvement in a petition calling for South Dunedin stormwater action.
Ex-DCC executive ‘just helping’ flood group
Ex-DCC executive ‘just helping’ flood group
DunedinJuly 2

Council’s policy on whistleblowers undergoing review

The Dunedin City Council’s policy about whistleblowers is being reviewed.
Council’s policy on whistleblowers undergoing review
Council’s policy on whistleblowers undergoing review
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DunedinJuly 1

Galer, Lund challenged over claims DCC bylaw would exclude consultation

A claim made by Dunedin City Council by-election victor Jo Galer on social media before the election has been contradicted within a formal bylaw process.
Galer, Lund challenged over claims DCC bylaw would exclude consultation
Galer, Lund challenged over claims DCC bylaw would exclude consultation
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DunedinJuly 1

DCC attrition rate worries councillor

Loss of senior staff at the Dunedin City Council is worrying, raising questions about workplace culture, a councillor says.
DCC attrition rate worries councillor
DCC attrition rate worries councillor
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DunedinJune 30

Mayor’s ORC comments ‘deeply disrespectful’

Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker has been accused of straining vital relationships with the Otago Regional Council after criticising its decision-making.
Mayor’s ORC comments ‘deeply disrespectful’
Mayor’s ORC comments ‘deeply disrespectful’
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DunedinJune 30

Value of 10-year plans amid reform queried

The point of the Dunedin City Council having to carry out onerous long-term planning work amid merger talks has been questioned.
Value of 10-year plans amid reform queried
Value of 10-year plans amid reform queried
DunedinJune 30

DCC changes code of conduct to emphasise positive behaviour

The Dunedin City Council’s staff code of conduct is being updated to put more emphasis on positive behaviour.
DCC changes code of conduct to emphasise positive behaviour
DCC changes code of conduct to emphasise positive behaviour
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DunedinJune 29

'Added costs and complexity': Mayor slams ORC's South D decision

A "very unhappy" Dunedin mayor says an ORC decision regarding South Dunedin’s flood management plans could cost the city hundreds of thousands of dollars.
'Added costs and complexity': Mayor slams ORC's South D decision
'Added costs and complexity': Mayor slams ORC's South D decision
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DunedinJune 28

No 'heavy stick' from council over South Dunedin properties

The city council has no intention of ‘‘waving a heavy stick’’ at South Dunedin property owners over proposed buy-ups for flood mitigation work, its legal counsel says.
No 'heavy stick' from council over South Dunedin properties
No 'heavy stick' from council over South Dunedin properties
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DunedinJune 28

South Dunedin rules ‘no longer reflect’ risk

Development rules for South Dunedin have been deemed inadequate for managing risk from natural hazards, but no move is imminent to change them.
South Dunedin rules ‘no longer reflect’ risk
South Dunedin rules ‘no longer reflect’ risk
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DunedinJune 28

Council fails to address all of its agenda; shelves items

Warnings issued about the length of the Dunedin City Council’s meeting agenda proved correct: the council was unable to get through all of it.
Council fails to address all of its agenda; shelves items
Council fails to address all of its agenda; shelves items