New e-scooter rules mooted
New e-scooter rules mooted
Dunedin could soon require e-scooter companies to hold permits and follow a code of practice similar to Auckland’s one.
Hamish MacLean
DCC backs continuation of STV for elections
DCC backs continuation of STV for elections
The Dunedin City Council is ready to back its single transferable voting (STV) system to the justice committee inquiry into the 2019 local elections.
St Clair houses under notice remain empty a year on
St Clair houses under notice remain empty a year on
Dangerous building notices remain in place for six properties in St Clair after a landslip posed an "imminent threat" more than a year ago.
DCC to consider new rules for e-scooters
DCC to consider new rules for e-scooters
Dunedin could soon require e-scooter companies to hold permits and follow a code of practice similar to the one in place in Auckland.
DCC poised to buy Foulden Maar
Dunedin City Council poised to buy Foulden Maar
A property valuation for the Foulden Maar site is expected "shortly", Dunedin City Council chief executive Sue Bidrose says.
Minister: good process can manage ORC conflicts of interest
Minister: good process can manage ORC conflicts of interest
The Minister for the Environment has downplayed a perceived crisis of conflicts of interest at the Otago Regional Council.
ORC wants abandoned vehicles’ owners to pay
ORC wants abandoned vehicles’ owners to pay
The Otago Regional Council is seeking costs from the owner of a car it removed from Hoopers Inlet over the holidays.
Conflicts stall water quality debate
Conflicts stall water quality debate
Proposed changes to a regional plan to improve water quality were pulled from this week’s Otago Regional Council agenda because a "majority" of councillors face possible conflicts of interest.
Mayor has concerns over extent of Kainga Ora powers
Mayor has concerns over extent of Kainga Ora powers
The Government’s new public housing provider should work with local government and abide by local planning documents as much as possible, the Dunedin City Council says.
No submissions until mid-year on landfill
No submissions until mid-year on landfill
Dunedin City Council staff will not open talks with the public about a proposed Smooth Hill landfill until the middle of this year.
No short-term rental rates rises this year but plan on agenda
No short-term rental rates rises this year but plan on agenda
There will be no new rates rises for Airbnb properties in Dunedin next year, but city councillors this week directed council staff to consider a new type of property in its rates review for its 2021-31 long-term plan.
Maori Rd safety measures 'damaging cars'
Maori Rd safety measures 'damaging cars'
Minor road safety improvements in Maori Rd are causing problems for drivers in Dunedin, opponents say.
Airbnb-type rates boost draws critics
Airbnb-type rates boost draws critics
An online NZ property rental platform says the DCC's proposal to seek commercial rates from residential short-term accommodation providers is "misguided" and will drive up the cost of visiting Dunedin.
Frequent mud tank cleans suggested
Frequent mud tank cleans suggested
Among the "profusion of little lakes" that pop up around Dunedin due to backed up mud tanks - the ironically named "Lake Olveston" is perhaps the most persistent, Lee Vandervis says.
Karate club celebrates 40 years
Karate club celebrates 40 years
Four decades ago, on February 9, 1980, Ben Otang, or Sei Shihan Ben, taught the first class at Dunedin’s Seido Karate Club.
Hobbs defends ORC staff against criticism
Hobbs defends ORC staff against criticism
At least half a dozen new scientists and the same number of new planners will be required in the short term to complete the Otago Regional Council’s new water plan, council chairwoman Marian Hobbs...
‘Good team-mate’ on board for transtasman event
‘Good team-mate’ on board for transtasman event
Once you get to know her, Yellow is a "really good team-mate".
Rates hike for Airbnb operators on cards
Rates hike for Airbnb operators on cards
The free ride could soon be over for Airbnb operators as the Dunedin City Council considers higher rates for the city’s booming residential short-term visitor accommodation market.
Bus-fare cuts at early stages
Bus-fare cuts at early stages
Dunedin's bus fares are due to get cheaper, but until next week Dunedin city councillors will not have considered where the money will come from.
Otakou celebration reflects on relationships
Otakou celebration reflects on relationships
A growing appreciation of the significance of the Treaty of Waitangi has led to growing crowds attending the Ngai Tahu Treaty Festival Waitangi Day commemorations, an Otakou kaumatua says.