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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.

Better communication wanted

Business South chief executive Mike Collins talks to the Dunedin City Council’s annual plan hearing yesterday. PHOTO: SCREENSHOT

Business South chief executive Mike Collins has told the Dunedin City Council there is a "communication breakdown" between the council and businesses.

A hopeful plan for George St

After years of planning, multiple council meetings, thousands of social media posts and one sign banning the mayor from a jewellery shop, the multimillion-dollar upgrade of Dunedin's George St is finally set to start.

Bus service shared issue: councillors

Alexa Forbes

Elected officials from both the Dunedin City and Otago Regional Councils say they should work harder to be synchronised about crucial concerns such as public transport.

Year of thorny problems and big plans for DCC

Hundreds turned up at public meetings for council staff to update Waikouaiti, Karitane and Hawksbury locals about lead contamination in their drinking water. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

What to do about water was one prominent theme for the Dunedin City Council in 2021. Council reporter Grant Miller reflects on a year that included a lead contamination scare, adoption of an ambitious 10-year plan and a councillor getting trespassed.

DCC’s report card begs questions

What does the future hold for Dunedin? PHOTO: ODT FILES

The Dunedin City Council needs to deliver a city that people aspire to live in, writes Cr Sophie Barker.

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