Grant Miller

Representatives of Otago and Southland councils have met in Wanaka to discuss how the Government plans to bring water, wastewater and stormwater systems up to scratch.

Former Dunedin mayor Dave Cull has received hospice care, but remains upbeat about maintaining quality of life.

The fast-tracked replacement of water pipes at Waikouaiti — one response to lead contamination of the town’s drinking water — may not involve digging up the old pipes.

Polystyrene should not be put in Dunedin recycling bins, but it can be taken to a Mitre 10 Mega store for recycling.

A march for Myanmar could not go ahead because of Covid-19 restrictions, but protesters in Dunedin still have a message for New Zealand’s Prime Minister.

A building with heritage value that has to be retained at the site of Dunedin’s new hospital development may need significant structural improvements to be used for any purpose.

More investigation will be needed of an old landfill on Dunedin’s coast.

Emergency services had a few incidents of disorder to deal with in Dunedin overnight, though it appears authorities made sure things did not get seriously out of hand.

Moves to make bus stops safer in Dunedin by creating easier entries and exits for drivers should be strongly supported, an advocacy group says.

A growing sense the Dunedin City Council should refocus, listen to city retailers and avoid wasteful spending has fuelled the emergence of a ratepayers’ association.

Creation of a one-way street in central Dunedin will help to create an orderly space for 32 car parks, but improving access to bus stops in the wider city will come at the cost of 40 car parks.

National reform of water services could call into question what councils are for, Dunedin city councillors have warned.

If Dunedin dumps the STV system for electing the city council, it will not happen before the 2022 election.

Creating an attractive beach on the Otago Peninsula is a project that has been brewing for 10 years and getting to the start line will bring people together to celebrate.