Chipmunks Dunedin closing
Chipmunks Dunedin will close its doors for the last time next month.
Emma Perry
Reports of widespread romantic planning
Reports of widespread romantic planning
It's the thought that counts, and Otago romantics are thinking ahead this year.
DCC water review to follow ministry’s
DCC water review to follow ministry’s
The DCC won't start to review its processes in relation to the lead contamination of drinking water at three East Otago towns until after the Health Ministry's review is done next month.
$250,000 for climate plan suggestions
$250,000 for climate plan suggestions
A $250,000 "rapid review" of Dunedin’s climate emissions and potential solutions recommends the city council prepares a further climate change plan.
Aerial firefighting costs blow out
Aerial firefighting costs blow out
An increasing number of severe fires has forced Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) to expand its aerial firefighting budget by more than $3 million.
Jetskiers found stranded on sandbar
Jetskiers found stranded on sandbar
A search and rescue operation launched for two missing jetskiiers near Dunedin this evening located the pair stuck on a sandbar.
One injured in crash near Dunback
One injured in crash near Dunback
One person sustained moderate injuries in a crash near Dunback this morning.
'It's been a very worrying week'
Parents fear for newborn exposure
Parents Richard and Rachel Olsen, of Waikouaiti, were horrified to hear some of the water Mrs Olsen had been drinking during her pregnancy might have contained high levels of lead.
Lead in water news ‘absolutely horrifying’
Lead in water news ‘absolutely horrifying’
A Waikouaiti woman who has been boiling her drinking water for months was appalled at being told this week not to boil or drink it, as the DCC was investigating a spike in lead levels.
Lead in water supply: Residents not told for several weeks
Lead in water supply: Residents not told for several weeks
High levels of lead were found in an Otago water supply in December, but residents were not told immediately because the test results were sent to a council staffer who was on holiday.
Tap water warning for Waikouaiti and Karitane users
Tap water warning for Waikouaiti and Karitane users
Waikouaiti and Karitane residents have been told not to use tap water for drinking, cooking or preparing food after the discovery of high levels of lead in water supplies.
Looking at assistance for low and fixed income ratepayers
Looking at assistance for low and fixed income ratepayers
Assistance for ratepayers on low or fixed incomes will be investigated by the Dunedin City Council.
Branded EVs and T-shirts to help with consultation
Branded EVs and T-shirts to help with consultation
Branded cars, T-shirts, free pizza and face-to-face sessions with councillors are among efforts by the Dunedin City Council to improve its 10-year plan public consultation.
Millions proposed for housing
Millions proposed for housing
Up to $20 million could be set aside by the Dunedin City Council for new community housing.
Parking charges set to rise
Parking charges set to rise
All-day parking in Dunedin looks set to increase by 17%.
Community housing portfolio predicted deficit of $880,000
Community housing portfolio predicted deficit of $880,000
As the Dunedin City Council’s portfolio looks set to reach a deficit of $880,000, questions are being posed about how the council should support it in the future.
Govt’s promise of new homes welcomed
Govt’s promise of new homes welcomed
A government announcement promising up to 250 new public housing units in the South is being welcomed as demand in some areas reaches critical levels.
DCC to ponder rubbish funding
DCC to ponder rubbish funding
Funding options for a new kerbside rubbish and recycling scheme will be decided by the Dunedin City Council this week.
$11m library to be complete in 4 years
$11m library to be complete in 4 years
An $11 million new library for South Dunedin is set to be complete within the next four years.
Sammy’s ruled out as theatre site
Sammy’s ruled out as theatre site
Redevelopment costs of $38 million have excluded historic Dunedin venue Sammy’s as a potential new theatre.