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George St redevelopment paves the way

Work continues on the Farmers block of the George St redevelopment on Monday where most of the pavers, concrete planters and barriers have already been installed. PHOTOS: GREGOR RICHARDSON

The pavers are being placed and the first tree planted, with less than a month to go before the first part of the George St redevelopment is complete.

Locals plan to appeal landfill

South Coast Neighbourhood Society appeal leaders (from left) Sarah Ramsey, Viktoria Kahui and Simon Laing are supported yesterday by other Brighton residents as they contest the Smooth Hill landfill decision. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

The Smooth Hill landfill will be considered by the Environment Court as a community group and Dunedin Airport appeal the approval of the planned facility.

Children brainstorm ideas for safer roads

All ideas were considered — pedestrian crossings, changing speed limits, speed bumps, tunnels, overbridges — even a "helicopter hat" that could fly children to school was floated.

Review of city’s libraries

A review of Dunedin Public Libraries will look into ways to reduce pressure on staff.

Pre-ballot box considerations

The makeover of George St, in Dunedin, continues. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

Appetite for spending, taking action to respond to climate change and decisions about transport are among the key issues for voters to think about when they elect the next Dunedin City Council. Grant Miller reports.

Feedback sought on skate facilities in Mornington

The skate park in Mornington is set to be upgraded this summer, starting a wave of skate facility revamps in Dunedin.

Lower speed limits on peninsula set to take a toll

New speed limits on sections of Portobello Rd have angered some local residents. PHOTO: ODT FILES

It is not too late to reverse the Otago Peninsula speed changes, writes Nicola McGrouther.

Taieri expansion welcomed, limits flagged

Big plans to boost housing stock in Mosgiel have been welcomed, but a Dunedin city councillor has sounded a note of caution about expectations for more.

Council urged to consider cat control

Microchipping could be crucial for establishing better control of cats in Dunedin, city councillors have been told.

Pupils voice safety fears at hearing

Wanting safer routes to and from Portobello School are (from left) board of trustees chairwoman Emily Larkins, acting principal Ruth Faulkner and pupils Emma North (9) and Grace Carlson (10). They walk up a shared access road to the school by Portobello Cemetery as a bus negotiates a cutting in Harington Point Rd below. PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSON

Pupils of Portobello School have told Dunedin city councillors they are worried about a lack of footpaths and safe walkways near the school.

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