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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.
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Council’s policy on whistleblowers undergoing review
Council’s policy on whistleblowers undergoing review
The Dunedin City Council’s policy about whistleblowers is being reviewed.
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Ex-DCC executive ‘just helping’ flood group
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Ex-DCC executive ‘just helping’ flood group
A former council executive is downplaying her involvement in a petition calling for South Dunedin stormwater action.
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DCC attrition rate worries councillor
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DCC attrition rate worries councillor
Loss of senior staff at the Dunedin City Council is worrying, raising questions about workplace culture, a councillor says.
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Galer, Lund challenged over claims DCC bylaw would exclude consultation
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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.
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Value of 10-year plans amid reform queried
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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.
DCC changes code of conduct to emphasise positive behaviour
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.
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Mayor’s ORC comments ‘deeply disrespectful’
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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.
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Mayor slams ORC's South D decision
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'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.
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No 'heavy stick' from council over South Dunedin properties
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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.
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Council fails to address all of its agenda; shelves items
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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.
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South Dunedin rules ‘no longer reflect’ risk
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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.
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No major changes proposed in animal bylaw review
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No major changes proposed in animal bylaw review
How to keep a rooster quiet was among the questions councillors considered when it came to controlling the keeping of animals in Dunedin.
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Vote divided as 8.9% rates rise approved for Dunedin
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Vote divided as 8.9% rates rise approved for Dunedin
Dunedin councillors lamented a missed opportunity for financial discipline as an 8.9% rates rise was approved.
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Two more senior staff resign from city council
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Two more senior staff resign from city council
Two more senior Dunedin City Council staff have resigned from the organisation.
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Data to aid ‘informed’ merger talks
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Data to aid ‘informed’ merger talks
Analysis estimated to cost $60,000 is expected to bring focus to talks about reshaping local government in Otago.
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'Pipes and pumps' option delays consultation
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'Pipes and pumps' option delays consultation
Working up another option for managing flood risks in South Dunedin long term will delay public consultation by at least four months.
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South Dunedin flood works views aired
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South Dunedin flood works views aired
Praise and disdain were levelled at city councillors ahead of a fraught debate on South Dunedin’s future.
Ong turns up to crunch meeting with bandages on face
Ong turns up to crunch meeting with bandages on face
The coverings on Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong's face at a council meeting today are not for any medical issue, he says.
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Galer and Lund to lead heritage portfolio
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Galer and Lund to lead heritage portfolio
New councillor Jo Galer appears set to lead the Dunedin City Council’s heritage portfolio alongside Cr Russell Lund.