DCC

Cross-dressing mayor makes 'Bride' a hit

Ultimatum on student needs delivered

OUSA president Liam White. Photo: Gregor Richardson

The Dunedin City Council ignores university students’ needs at its peril - or else, they will study in Christchurch instead.

Plea to reach decision over Sammy’s

Sammy's. Photo: ODT Files

Dunedin's music community needs to hear a "definitive answer" about the future of Sammy’s so it can move on, the Dunedin City Council has heard.

Wildlife hospital makes case for funding

Jordana Whyte, of the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital, wants the council to swoop in with some bridging funding. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

The Dunedin Wildlife Hospital is asking the DCC for $75,000 in bridging funding so it can spread its wings.

Funding asked for to keep venue alive

Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust co-directors Katrina Thomson (left) and Ruth Harvey have asked the city council for $75,000 in funding for their main performance venue. Photo: Gregor Richardson

The team behind the Dunedin Fringe have told the council the arts sector is on "life support" in the city, and funding is desperately needed to keep one of its key venues alive.

George St work progressing steadily

PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

Work is moving steadily along on the one-way development of George St.

3 Waters spending on table

Dunedin councillors will decide next week if they want to hit the accelerator on $35.2 million of Three Waters capital spending amid uncertainty about whether associated debt will be taken off the city council’s books.