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Dunedin
July 8
Opinion: time for action on South Dunedin
"There’s going to come a time when the younger generation will say ‘you knew about this and you didn’t do anything’."
Dunedin
July 1
Opinion: let’s get full picture of Mosgiel traffic
Mosgiel’s transport future is being shaped by a series of reports that each tell part of the story.
Dunedin
June 24
Opinion: keeping close tabs on South Dunedin
The latest iteration of the South Dunedin Futures (SDF) strategy has now dropped, to expected backlash, given the 1100-1700 houses signalled to be bought out.
Dunedin
June 17
Opinion: public transport policy beneficial
One of the biggest challenges facing many Dunedin families is the rising cost of everyday life.
Dunedin
June 10
Opinion: standing up for things we value
I always enjoy hosting another Green MP in town and it was no different when Mike Davidson visited recently.
Dunedin
May 20
Opinion: students’ response to issues ‘uplifting’
My hope for the world significantly increased on Friday evening attending the Dunedin High School Showquest.
South Otago
May 14
Rural influence key to unitary direction
What does the shape of local government look like for Clutha?
Dunedin
May 13
Opinion: local decision-making under threat, as dark clouds gather
This cooler autumn weather is something I particularly enjoy.
Dunedin
April 15
Opinion: Wild Dunedin reminds us that native species need our protection
Dunedin has had wildlife front and centre this past week.
Dunedin
March 25
Opinion: energy policies must go further
We have pause to be grateful that we in Dunedin are half a world away from the bombs flying in the Middle East.
Dunedin
March 18
Opinion: Gregg’s likely closure another loss for city
The smell of roasting coffee drifting across North Dunedin has been part of the city for generations.
Dunedin
March 11
Opinion: govt failing NZers on housing, we will not
Everyone should be able to welcome friends and family to a warm and dry home and afford the household energy costs for their health and wellbeing.
Dunedin
March 4
Opinion: normalising poverty not the way forward
Across the Taieri electorate at A&P shows and in my constituent clinics, I am hearing the same story.
Dunedin
February 25
Opinion: fear of rain marks slow progress
Another recent heavy rainfall event, another scare for the residents of South Dunedin.
Dunedin
February 18
Opinion: busy times, hard times for many
Dunedin has been pumping!
Dunedin
February 11
Opinion: local power generation to keep cost low
What happened to our summer?!
Dunedin
February 4
Opinion: post shop closures a community loss
The quiet closure of local postal services across South Dunedin is not a tidy operational change — it is a community loss.
Dunedin
December 17
Opinion: keeping up the fight for Dunedin in 2026
This year will be remembered as a challenging one for many.
Dunedin
December 17
Opinion: Xmas gift policies
In the spirit of Christmas, the government is delivering early gifts; relief from stifling planning rules, rates burdens and local bureaucracies.
Dunedin
December 10
Opinion: real democracy is at local levels
What do you think of when you hear the word "democracy"?
Dunedin
December 3
Opinion: NZ post closures a breach of trust
When NZ Post informed the Caversham community that their post shop was one of nine Otago outlets earmarked for closure, locals were told the decision was about "commercial sustainability".
Dunedin
November 26
Opinion: cycle trust secures funds; win for tourism
They say, all good things come to those that wait.
Dunedin
November 19
Opinion: Dunedin’s healthcare left out again
Earlier this month, Christopher Luxon and the government announced the addition of 140 new hospital beds nationwide, but Dunedin was excluded.
Dunedin
November 12
Opinion: electrifying the future
Let there be light.
Dunedin
November 5
Opinion: affordable GP care vital
More than 200 people marched from the Dental School to the Octagon on Monday, in one of many health hīkoi taking place around Aotearoa.
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