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Cross-dressing mayor makes 'Bride' a hit

Candidates weigh in on North Dunedin development

University of Otago students (from left) Ava Shaw, Scarlett Murphy and Sian Norton say flatting in older housing, such as in Castle St, Dunedin, is a sought-after part of the student experience. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

By-election candidates have weighed in on whether a contentious Dunedin City Council policy is needlessly getting in the way of housing redevelopment opportunities in student areas.

Govt’s edict a surprise for candidates

Photo: ODT Files

As the last of the Dunedin by-election candidates events got under way, prospective council candidates were made aware of another central government shake-up of local government.

Call for more accountability for ratepayers

Candidates in the Dunedin City Council by-election made their pitch in Mosgiel last night at an event run by the Dunedin Area Citizens Association. Those attending were (from left) Conrad Stedman, Andrew Whiley, Garreth Ottley, Angus Mackay, Lync Aronson, Lianna MacFarlane and Jo Galer. A sign was also put up for Aaron Hawkins, who did not attend. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

Candidates in a Dunedin City Council by-election wanted more accountability for ratepayers.

Candidates grilled at by-election meeting

Dunedin City Council candidates at Dunedin Area Citizens Association meeting last night are (from left) Conrad Stedman, Andrew Whiley, Carmen Houlahan, Garreth Ottley, Angus Mackay, Lync Aronson, Angela McErlane, Lianna MacFarlane and Jo Galer at St Peter’s Church Hall, Caversham. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

Finances, transparency and infrastructure were top of mind for voters and candidates at the first public meeting of Dunedin’s by-election.

Ballots arriving as voting opens

Voting has opened in the Dunedin City Council by-election.

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.

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