Opinion: climate resilience key challenge as change voted for
The voters of Dunedin have spoken.
MP's view
Opinion: elections bring new energy, collaboration
Opinion: elections bring new energy, collaboration
The Dunedin City Council takes care of many things we see — from venues to libraries, roads to swimming pools, as well as keeping the things we don’t see in tip-top shape
Opinion: improving transport to make cities safer
Opinion: improving transport to make cities safer
There’s something I really love about this time of year.
Opinion: govt heartless on Gaza
Opinion: govt heartless on Gaza
Christopher Luxon is so out of touch, it’s hard to know what more he could do to show his disdain for ordinary New Zealanders and their view of the world.
Opinion: voting to decide the future of Dunedin, Otago region
Opinion: voting to decide the future of Dunedin, Otago region
Regardless of political affiliation, it’s heartening to see so many candidates put their hand up to lead our city and region.
Opinion: city not immune to homelessness
Opinion: city not immune to homelessness
I love the start of spring, but for thousands of households the memory of winter’s bite still lingers.
Opinion: convincing parties to get back on track
Opinion: convincing parties to get back on track
In the not-too-distant past, passenger rail linked Ōtepoti Dunedin to Ōtautahi Christchurch, and to a myriad of small towns in between.
Opinion: transparency needed on govt’s health policies
Opinion: transparency needed on govt’s health policies
We southerners know what it’s like to wait too long for care. GP wait times are up to four weeks.
Opinion: possibility of rail’s return in the South
Opinion: possibility of rail’s return in the South
Could we see the return of regional passenger rail to Dunedin?
Opinion: New Zealand needs more doctors, but is a new medical school the solution?
Opinion: New Zealand needs more doctors, but is a new medical school the solution?
New Zealand desperately needs more doctors, especially general practitioners.
Opinion: it’s clear they don’t care about us
Opinion: it’s clear they don’t care about us
A strong Ōtepoti crowd recently turned out to hear Green Party co-leader Chloe Swarbrick break down the Green Budget.
Opinion: steadfast campaigner an inspiration
Opinion: steadfast campaigner an inspiration
Jo Millar will be remembered not only as a champion for the elderly, but as a neighbour, a friend and a woman who could rally a city council or a rugby league team with equal effectiveness.
Opinion: vocational pathway just as important
Opinion: vocational pathway just as important
The return of local decision-making to Otago Polytechnic took a big step forward last week.
Opinion: plan for the future set out in roadshow
Opinion: plan for the future set out in roadshow
We humans are social animals.
Opinion: regressive Super step
Opinion: regressive Super step
The debate over raising the New Zealand Superannuation (NZ Super) age has sparked widespread concern and for good reason.
Opinion: consequences must be weighed for Queen’s proposed enrolment zone
Opinion: consequences must be weighed for Queen’s proposed enrolment zone
Whether it be tertiary, secondary, or primary education, Dunedin is well-known for its high achieving and established schools, as well as our university and polytechnic.
Opinion: Green budget aims for a stronger South
Opinion: Green budget aims for a stronger South
Warm cosy homes, local nutritious food, birdsong in the trees and the return of the Southerner: all part of Green Budget we announced last month.
Opinion: retirement village fee repayment bill lodged
Opinion: retirement village fee repayment bill lodged
I am concerned that despite the coalition agreements and promises, there has been no government progress to resolve the unfairness that retirement village residents experience regarding repayment of their fees.
Opinion: steps in place for a brighter future for Dunedin
Opinion: steps in place for a brighter future for Dunedin
The Hillside Railway Workshop, the beating heart of South Dunedin, is officially back.
Opinion: women pay the price for Budget
Opinion: women pay the price for Budget
Christopher Luxon is taking money out of women’s pockets – just to make next week’s Budget add up.