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Radich rakes in ‘landslide’ victory to take Hawkins’ seat as mayor

Top-polling Dunedin city councillor Sophie Barker, with supporters on Saturday. PHOTO: STEPHEN...

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Radich rakes in ‘landslide’ victory to take Hawkins’ seat as mayor

Dunedin's mayor-elect was flooded with phone calls and messages throughout the weekend, he danced for Diwali yesterday and today he gets down to business.

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Analysis: Different look to Dunedin council

Dunedin Council Chamber. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Analysis: Different look to Dunedin council

The next three years will be rather different at the Dunedin City Council from its recent history, and not just because of a new mayor.

Radich at forefront of change

Dunedin Mayor-elect Jules Radich, with his partner, Pamela Walker, at their St Clair home, soon...

Radich at forefront of change

Dunedin's mayoralty winner is at the forefront of political change in the South, but some election races remain too close to call.

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Venues revamp could breathe life back into professional theatre

Dunedin Repertory Society president Jemma Adams with cast members of The Adventures of Winnie the...

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Venues revamp could breathe life back into professional theatre

A Dunedin theatre network pushing for refurbishment of three venues is to explore how this might help rejuvenate professional theatre in the city.

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Snow no obstacle to votes

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Snow no obstacle to votes

I don't dare predict who will win the Dunedin mayoralty contest.

Last-minute voting finishes at noon

Taking away his campaign signs near Lookout Point yesterday is Dunedin mayoral candidate Jules...

Last-minute voting finishes at noon

Hoardings have come down, the final batch of votes will come in this morning and the first indication of results is expected in the afternoon.

No extension to voting period

Amelie Cunningham, (19) of Dunedin, with her special vote papers in the University Link yesterday...

No extension to voting period

An extension to voting in Dunedin and Queenstown has been ruled out.

Still time to make voice count

Still time to make voice count

Central Otago has no mayoralty contest this year, but the district’s mayor says it remains important for people to vote in council elections.

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Push continues for a commuter rail service

KiwiRail workers re-sleep a section of the Taieri branch line near Mosgiel yesterday. About 800...

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Push continues for a commuter rail service

Rejuvenating passenger rail in Otago could start with a commuter service between Dunedin and Mosgiel, city councillor Jim O’Malley says.

Late voters’ options narrow

Voting closes at midday on Saturday. Photo: ODT files

Late voters’ options narrow

Dunedin residents who have not yet voted in the local body elections can brave the elements and deliver their ballots by hand to various sites this week.

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Councillors pay tribute to departing trio

Chris Staynes served on the Dunedin City Council for 15 years, including nine as deputy mayor....

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Councillors pay tribute to departing trio

The experience, candour and generosity of a trio of departing Dunedin city councillors has been acknowledged, as they head into retirement.

Review of city’s libraries

Dunedin Public Library. Photo: ODT files

Review of city’s libraries

A review of Dunedin Public Libraries will look into ways to reduce pressure on staff.

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Labour candidates clarify pledge limits

As well as posting their papers, voters in the local body elections can drop off their papers at...

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Labour candidates clarify pledge limits

Candidates endorsed by Labour sign a pledge to abide by party principles, but the local context is their domain, the political party has argued.

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Electioneering may be brutal but what about gardening?

Dunedin mayoralty candidate Sophie Barker was sporting an injury at a council meeting this week,...

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Electioneering may be brutal but what about gardening?

Sophie Barker has had to endure teasing about being a pirate and a one-eyed councillor in the past week.

Vandervis questions debt levels

Vandervis questions debt levels

As its debt deepens, the Dunedin City Council’s financial sustainability has been called into question by mayoralty candidate Lee Vandervis.

Vehicle with loud speaker used to spread fake tsunami threat

A supposed tsunami threat in Dunedin tonight is just some mischief-making, police have confirmed.

Investing in rail backed

A train is ready to depart from Dunedin Railway Station yesterday. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

Investing in rail backed

Government investment in a passenger rail service between Christchurch and Invercargill is badly needed and overdue, supporters say.

Investing in rail backed

Increased investment in the southern rail network is needed and overdue, the Government will be told.

Council votes in support of rail services

Council votes in support of rail services

Increased investment in southern rail services is both needed and overdue, Dunedin city councillors say.

Candidate affiliations with anti-vax group questioned

Voices for Freedom protesters assembled on State Highway 1 earlier this year. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Candidate affiliations with anti-vax group questioned

Candidates for Dunedin’s West Harbour Community Board have spoken out about Voices For Freedom affiliations clouding the election campaign.

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