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Concerns over city roading proposals

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Concerns over central city roading proposals

Discussion about how roading should be rearranged to accommodate Dunedin’s planned new hospital looks set to escalate in intensity, amid fears the project budget is inadequate.

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Leaders back lower voting age but poll disagrees

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Leaders back lower voting age but poll disagrees

Residents in Otago have strongly backed keeping the voting age at 18, but significant support has emerged among councillors and mayors for a tweak to council elections.

OBHS tower quake status might change

The Tower Block of Otago Boys’ High School is on a register for earthquake-prone buildings, but...

OBHS tower quake status might change

Otago Boys’ High School’s Tower Block may not be on a register for earthquake-prone buildings for much longer.

Kerbside rubbish plan delayed

Rubbish and recycling around Dunedin. PHOTO: Gregor Richardson

Kerbside rubbish plan delayed

Almost all of a planned revamp of Dunedin’s rubbish and recycling kerbside collection service has been delayed by a year.

DCC rubbish collection revamp delayed

Rubbish and recycling awaits collection. PHOTO: ODT FILES

DCC rubbish collection revamp delayed

Key elements of a planned revamped rubbish and recycling service in Dunedin have been delayed.

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Height the final hurdle for Queenstown project

The Government has been advised allowing bed taxes by the Productivity Commission. Photo: Getty...

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Height the final hurdle for billion-dollar Queenstown project

Development of a billion-dollar accommodation and retail complex in Queenstown was at a crossroads last night, as the height of the proposed buildings remained contentious.

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Mosgiel express service tipped for March

Passengers board a bus at the bus hub in Great King St. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

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Mosgiel express service tipped for March

An express bus service between Mosgiel and Dunedin could start in March.

Work starts on revamped Mosgiel pool intersection

Work starts on revamped Mosgiel pool intersection

Work is due to start next week on changes to the intersection by the new Mosgiel pool.

Labour shortage slows growth in South

A labour shortage in Otago is biting at the same time as a cost of living crisis, putting pressure on employers trying to recruit staff.

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Bright future for Forsyth Barr Stadium

Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium. Photo: ODT files

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Bright future for Forsyth Barr Stadium

New LED floodlighting will cater for high-definition evening sports broadcasting and crowd entertainment.

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Scepticism about RMA reforms

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Scepticism about RMA reforms

Implementing new resource management laws could be complex and costly, Dunedin environmental planning consultants say.

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Payment extension after rates bills arrive late

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Payment extension after rates bills arrive late

A two-week payment extension will be offered to Dunedin City Council ratepayers whose rates bills did not arrive on time.

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Doubts held over RMA reforms

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Doubts held over RMA reforms

Pruned local planning might be more efficient, but an experienced Dunedin city councillor doubts resource management reform will live up to the hype.

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School speed limit cuts loom

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School speed limit cuts loom

Speed limits across Otago and Southland look set to be cut outside schools, as a national campaign clicks into high gear.

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Water network performance reporting

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Water network performance reporting

Operators of water and wastewater networks can expect to come under increasing scrutiny for their environmental performance, and the results will be made public.

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Knox block businesses brace for disruption

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Knox block businesses brace for disruption

One block in George St has reopened for traffic after a revamp, but retailers at the other end are bracing for an estimated 10 months of disruption.

Block looks great but proof still required: Radich

Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich (left) and Isaac Construction site supervisor Chris Moore discuss...

Block looks great but proof still required: Radich

The man who pushed the "go" button to open the first block of Dunedin’s George St redevelopment will take some convincing a more pedestrianised shopping street is right for the area.

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Dunedin heritage provision scrapped

Dunedin’s housing stock will be improved through development of new units, such as in Lochend St,...

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Dunedin heritage provision scrapped

A sweeping requirement in Dunedin for the heritage value of pre-1940s houses to be assessed before demolition is permitted has been thrown out by the Environment Court.

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DCC's $140 million water spend

The Waikouaiti water treatment plant, raw water reservoir, and treated water reservoir.

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DCC's $140 million water spend

Contracts could be signed before the end of this year for an eight-year programme to upgrade Dunedin’s ageing water and wastewater treatment systems.

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Lower speed limits near schools backed

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Lower speed limits near schools backed

Safety should be top of mind when the public has its say about traffic speed limits in Dunedin, a city councillor says.

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