Bid to float candidacy flounders
Bid to float candidacy flounders
An attempt by three election candidates to give their campaigns some extra buoyancy struck rough seas yesterday.
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DCC disputes Vandervis CCTV claim
DCC disputes Vandervis CCTV claim
A claim from Cr Lee Vandervis that CCTV video of his interaction with a customer services staff recorded sound, and therefore showed he wasn't shouting, is incorrect the Dunedin City Council says.
Collegiality in question at council
Collegiality in question at council
What goes on behind closed doors at the DCC and should our councillors try harder to get along? As part of a series exploring key issues facing voters, Chris Morris questions Dunedin’s mayoral contenders on issues of transparency and culture.
Cull backs Garey, Hawkins
Cull backs Garey, Hawkins
Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull has thrown his support behind two of the candidates vying to succeed him, but now faces criticism from those on the outer.
Race heats up as mud flies online
Race heats up as mud flies online
The race for Dunedin's mayoralty is heating up as candidates turn on each other and allegations of bullying and abusive behaviour fly.
Complaint made against Vandervis
Complaint made against Vandervis
Dunedin city councillor and mayoral candidate Lee Vandervis is the subject of a fresh complaint, after becoming embroiled in another verbal altercation with a Dunedin City Council staff member.
Informal poll points to duel
Informal poll points to duel
An unofficial online poll suggests the fight to become Dunedin's next mayor may be turning into a two-horse race, although candidates and commentators are urging caution over the results.
Well-staged proposal gains acceptance
Well-staged proposal gains acceptance
As far as wedding proposals go, it was pretty rock and roll.
Dig seeks evidence of regiment
Dig seeks evidence of regiment
A group of students are helping dig for evidence of a British regiment which was stationed above Otago Boys' High School in Dunedin more than 150 years ago.
Views on direction a dividing line
Views on direction a dividing line
Rates and debt are emerging as key talking points in this year’s Dunedin City Council election. Chris Morris questions Dunedin’s mayoral contenders on the city’s financial position.
Major challenges loom for new mayor
Major challenges loom for new mayor
Sometime late in the day on October 12, a new mayor will get their hands on the robe and chains in Dunedin.
Opinions vary on transport, parking
Opinions vary on transport, parking
Parking, buses and the future of George St were to the fore as Dunedin City Council candidates went head-to-head in Opoho again last night.
How they rated: Dunedin City Council
How they rated: Dunedin City Council
ODT council reporters Chris Morris and Tim Miller rate the performance of the city's councillors, drawing on countless hours at meetings and interviewing those in the hot seat.
Survivors' stories of abuse heard
Survivors' stories of abuse heard
Survivors from Otago and Southland have begun telling their stories to the Royal Commission of Inquiry examining historic abuse in state and faith-based care, but others are being urged to come forward.
Dunedin mayoral candidate: Jules Radich
Keen to grow within councillors culture of can-do, can-achieve
What do you know about the 14 candidates contesting the 2019 Dunedin mayoral elections? City council reporter Chris Morris puts the questions to Jules Radich.
Dunedin mayoral candidate: Mandy Mayhem-Bullock
Eager to make good use of students' talents
What do you know about the 14 candidates contesting the 2019 Dunedin mayoral elections? City council reporter Chris Morris puts the questions to Mandy Mayhem-Bullock.
Volunteers pick up 700kg of rubbish
Volunteers pick up 700kg of rubbish
Dunedin's St Kilda Beach is a much tidier place than it was last week, after volunteers removed more than 700kg of rubbish from the area over the weekend.
Venture soon to tee off
Venture soon to tee off
Dunedin's newest golf venture is almost up and running with some help from Ngati Tuwharetoa.
Crowd turns out for the 'Turdis'
Crowd turns out for 'Turdis'
More than 100 people turned out to witness the opening of Waitati's new public toilet, dubbed "the Turdis", by Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull.
Dunedin mayoral candidate: Christine Garey
Aiming to build strength in Dunedin communities, carry the city forward
What do you know about the 14 candidates contesting the 2019 Dunedin mayoral elections? City council reporter Chris Morris puts the questions to Christine Garey.