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Setting a new direction for council

The Dunedin City Council, elected in October, (from left) David Benson-Pope, Christine Garey,...
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.

Locals plan to appeal landfill

South Coast Neighbourhood Society appeal leaders (from left) Sarah Ramsey, Viktoria Kahui and...
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.