B&B owners to pay commercial rates
Four Dunedin bed and breakfast operators will not get a reprieve from a sudden switch to more expensive commercial rates, the Dunedin City Council has decided.
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DCC approves funding for Regent Theatre upgrade
The Dunedin City Council yesterday approved the Regent Theatre upgrade, as news came that a $50,000 grant had taken fundraising to $1.65 million.
Lovelock Ave uphill cycling only
Lovelock Ave, in Dunedin, will be left open for cyclists, but only those travelling uphill, the Dunedin City Council decided yesterday.
Water cut to 700 homes
Regent close to target; go ahead likely
The Otago Theatre Trust has all but raised the $2 million it needs for a major upgrade of the Regent Theatre, with the Dunedin City Council poised to approve the project today.
City ratepayers receive $1.76m in rebates
Dunedin ratepayers were granted $1.76 million in rates rebates in the financial year to the end of April, with the vast majority of applicants successful in their applications.
GST bonus for full rates payment
Change likely to siphon off $750,000
The Government's decision to raise GST to 15% could cost the Dunedin City Council up to $750,000 in fees and charges revenue alone, a figure that may be passed on to residents.
Vision, values, buy-in, dialogue
Pressure on pumps
Dunedin City Council stormwater pumps are showing the stress of operating non-stop for more than 48-hours.