DCC postpones zero-carbon discussion
DCC postpones zero-carbon discussion
Consideration of the Dunedin City Council's draft zero-carbon plan has been postponed.
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Mosgiel to Outram first focus of cycle trail
Mosgiel to Outram first focus of cycle trail
A public meeting about development of cycle trails will cover plenty of territory but will probably focus on a proposed stretch between Mosgiel and Outram.
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Plan to get city to zero carbon up for debate
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Plan to get city to zero carbon up for debate
Strategies for reining in carbon emissions and producing a safer roading network are to be discussed by the DCC soon. Council reporter Grant Miller argues the govt is undermining both.
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2030 emissions targets ‘possible’ with big push
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2030 emissions targets ‘possible’ with big push
Transport will need to be transformed and businesses will have to improve their energy efficiency for Dunedin to achieve ambitious 2030 emissions targets.
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‘Key shifts’ found for carbon goals
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‘Key shifts’ found for carbon goals
Dunedin has a long way to go to achieve ambitious 2030 emissions targets but getting there is "possible" through a lot of work, a new report says.
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National would stop blanket speed limits
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National would stop blanket speed limits
The National Party could put an end to blanket reductions in speed limits, such as some proposed around Dunedin.
Moana Pool diving pool to close for 12 weeks
Moana Pool diving pool to close for 12 weeks
The old diving pool at Dunedin's Moana Pool will be closed for the next 12 weeks while seismic strengthening work continues at the site and asbestos is removed.
Raft of speed reductions proposed for Dunedin
Raft of speed reductions proposed for Dunedin
Vast areas of Dunedin could be covered by 30kmh limits amid proposals for blanket traffic speed reductions in the city and its rural surrounds.
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Further asbestos testing ‘needed’
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Further asbestos testing ‘needed’
Further testing for asbestos at the Toitū Otago Settlers Museum in Dunedin is to be carried out after a problem was picked up in storage areas last year.
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Bridge would need additional piling for cycleway: KiwiRail
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Bridge would need additional piling for cycleway: KiwiRail
Extra piling will be needed if a cycle path is to be clipped on to a new rail bridge over the Waikouaiti River.
Sports historian was driving force behind hall of fame
Sports historian was driving force behind hall of fame
Sports historian, rugby writer and news journalist Ron Palenski is being remembered as meticulous, driven and crucial to the development of the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame in Dunedin.
Peak-hour express Mosgiel bus service on way
Peak-hour express Mosgiel bus service on way
An upgraded bus service appears set to make commuting between Mosgiel and Dunedin via public transport more convenient for more people from next month.
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Quieter, greener power supply considered for port
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Quieter, greener power supply considered for port
Aurora Energy has begun to look into how electricity might be provided to ships at port in Otago.
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Street sign for first female graduate
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Street sign for first female graduate
The first woman to graduate from the University of Otago will be acknowledged in at least one street sign in Dunedin’s Abbotsford suburb.
Woodhouse announces 'departure from political life'
Woodhouse announces 'departure from political life'
The political career of Dunedin National list MP Michael Woodhouse appears to be all but over.
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‘Once the line is gone, it’s gone forever’
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‘Once the line is gone, it’s gone forever’
Ripping up a particularly beautiful part of the Taieri Gorge rail line for a possible cycleway extension would be foolish, a rail preservation society representative says.
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Mosgiel pool tweaked to appeal to teens
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Mosgiel pool tweaked to appeal to teens
A few tweaks have been made to the new Mosgiel pool operation after discussion about how to better accommodate teenagers.
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City centre loop bus on draft transport funding list
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City centre loop bus on draft transport funding list
Dunedin's wish list for transport funding for the next few years has been drafted and it now includes a city centre loop bus.
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Tributes paid to departing council executives
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Tributes paid to departing council executives
Councillors have paid tribute to departing Dunedin City Council senior executives Simon Drew and Gavin Logie.
Paid parking for city fringes
Paid parking for city fringes
Paid parking areas in central Dunedin are expected to be extended and new meters installed, but the details have yet to be worked out.