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Tourism company put into receivership
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Tourism company put into receivership
A tourism company calling for investors to back three luxury resorts and residential developments in Tekapo has been placed into receivership.
Tim Scott
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Noise complaints close rehearsal space
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Closing rehearsal space created ‘shockwave’ in industry
The closure of a not-for-profit rehearsal space after a noise complaint has created a "shockwave" in Dunedin’s music scene that will last for years, an advocate says.
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Workshop gives new life to second-hand jewellery
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Workshop gives new life to second-hand jewellery
Necklaces and rings crafted from the remains of old earrings is one solution a Dunedin op-shop has found to curb fast fashion trends.
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Initiative to reduce building waste takes off
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Initiative to reduce building waste takes off
An initiative to reduce building waste in Otago has had an uptake of more than 500 members in less than a day.
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10-year milestone celebrated with factory purchase
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10-year milestone celebrated with factory purchase
A Dunedin printing company has bought itself the ultimate 10th birthday present - a state-of-the-art production factory.
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No-traffic George St 'inevitable'
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No-traffic George St 'inevitable'
A full pedestrianisation of George St is "inevitable" now that businesses have been given a taste of a street without traffic, a Dunedin city councillor says.
By George it's finally open!
By George it's finally open!
Dunedin's main drag is officially back in business after a lengthy upgrade project.
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Sale of forest carbon credits suggested
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Sale of forest carbon credits suggested
A Dunedin city councillor has suggested the council could sell its stock of carbon credits instead of Aurora Energy.
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South D hub for Bargain Chemist
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South D hub for Bargain Chemist
A discount pharmacy chain has been given approval to set up a distribution hub and store in South Dunedin.
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Mosgiel liquor store under fire
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'Not suitable to hold an alcohol licence': Mosgiel liquor store under fire
A key document "full of spelling mistakes" has raised questions about the suitability of a Mosgiel liquor store that has operated for more than 20 years.
Expired mud cake sold as fresh
Expired mud cake sold as fresh
A man is "disgusted" after buying an expired mud cake advertised as fresh from a Dunedin supermarket.
Labelling mistake on cake muddies the waters
Labelling mistake on cake muddies the waters
A Dunedin man is "disgusted" after buying an expired mud cake advertised as fresh from a Port Chalmers supermarket.
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Builder to businessman
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Builder to businessman
After years of searching for the perfect tool belt, a Dunedin contractor decided to design his own.
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Electrician offering to disconnect faulty heaters for free
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Electrician offering to disconnect faulty heaters for free
A Dunedin electrician who has taken it upon himself to pull the plug on faulty heaters, believes thousands in the city are at risk of "bursting into flames".
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Delays over live music causing frustration
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Delays over live music causing frustration
Growing frustrations and distress over a strategy to protect Dunedin’s live music scene are an "unintended consequence" of delays to long-term planning, the Dunedin City Council has heard.
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Mixed reaction to $586k George St playground
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Mixed reaction to $586k George St playground
A playground being installed as part of upgrades to the central city cost the Dunedin City Council almost $600,000.
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Kmart's size 'will surprise'
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Kmart's size 'will surprise'
Customers will be "surprised at the size" of Kmart Dunedin once the nearly four-year wait is over, the store’s developer says.
Sounds to Town runner raises $15,000
Sounds to Town runner raises $15,000
Conquering a 600km ultramarathon was not the only milestone Glenn Sutton reached last week.
Playing in nature at Wild Dunedin
Playing in nature at Wild Dunedin
Children and their families basked in Dunedin’s autumnal beauty over the weekend in an event dedicated to nature’s wonders.
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Applicant told they have ‘got to earn’ a liquor licence
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Applicant told they have ‘got to earn’ a liquor licence
An Octagon restaurant has been ordered to present completed training records and policies before a judgement about its liquor licence can be made.