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The chief executive of the Otago Chamber of Commerce got a grilling yesterday after arguing 100% of members surveyed wanted the choice of opening on Easter Sunday.

A Mosgiel man who has been vocal in calling attention to ``sewage overspill'' in some homes in the suburb says he plans to wait and see how successful plans to counter the problem are.

Highcliff Rd will reopen to all traffic on Monday following more than two years of disruptions.

The Strath Taieri Community Board is remaining steadfast in its silence and its support for disgraced member Bevan Dowling, despite growing calls for him to quit.

There were impassioned pleas and some pointed criticism as the Dunedin City Council began hearing submissions on new rules for beaches and reserves yesterday.

Work on the proposed $5million to $7million upgrade of the safety and accessibility of Dunedin's campus area has moved to the next step as the council asks staff to look at funding options.