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Heavy trucks on main street play ‘terrifying game of roulette’

Heavy trucks in Mosgiel’s main street are unsafe and destroying "the economic and social heart" of the town.

‘Bombshell’ decision not to move archives

After seven years of seeking a new space, archivists are stunned after receiving the "bombshell news" Dunedin’s archives will remain in their current location.

Trust requests funds for off-road cycleway

A proposed cycleway connecting Mosgiel and Outram would keep cyclists safe and stimulate the growing cycle tourism market.

Fears South Dunedin library project will face cuts

Photo: ODT files

Reassurance has been sought the delayed South Dunedin library project will have a revised budget rather than a cost-cutting redesign.

Calls to make buses free with DCC footing bill

David Bainbridge-Zahar campaigned for free bus fares at the Dunedin City Council annual plan submission hearing yesterday. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

The Dunedin City Council has been challenged to be the first city in the country to make bus fares free to the public.

Fringe arts trust seeking changes to council funding

Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust co-directors Kate Schrader (left) and Ruth Harvey want the creative needs of the city’s artistic community to be met. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Increasing Dunedin City Council funding for the arts and culture sector will help bring about a "vibrant, connected, liveable, healthy and thriving" community.

‘Co-ordinated’ harbour approach being mulled

Back Beach, in Port Chalmers, is expected to become increasingly congested. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

An expected influx of people at Back Beach, in Port Chalmers, could be the catalyst for a new multi-organisation approach to a range of projects around Otago Harbour.

Call for action on derelict site

The roof and part of the building at 386 Princes St, Dunedin, has collapsed. PHOTO: ODT FILES

A Dunedin developer is unimpressed the owners of the crumbling building next door have been granted a months-long extension of their compliance notice.

Setting a new direction for council

The Dunedin City Council, elected in October, (from left) David Benson-Pope, Christine Garey, Brent Weatherall, Marie Laufiso, Mandy Mayhem, Andrew Whiley, Sophie Barker, Lee Vandervis, Mayor Jules Radich, Bill Acklin, Carmen Houlahan, Jim O’Malley, Cherry Lucas, Kevin Gilbert and Steve Walker. PHOTO: SHARON BENNETT

When it was plain Jules Radich would be Dunedin’s next mayor, he made a couple of unsurprising, but telling, observations.

Playground offers challenge

Hinerangi Ferrall-Heath blesses the Karitane playground, accompanied by Manawa Koppert-Duggan (4) on Saturday morning. PHOTOS: SIMON HENDERSON

Taking on the strength of a taniwha is part of the revamped Karitane playground.

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