Delegation aiming to boost links
Delegation aiming to boost links
A delegation led by Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull is heading back to China this week confident of boosting tourism and education links with Shanghai.
Chris Morris
New owner plans community use
New owner plans community use
The Athenaeum in the Octagon could become home to a new arts-focused community ''arcade'' - including space for live music, a cafe and bar - after its sale was announced by the Dunedin City Council.
Dunedin event returns with Pride
Dunedin event returns with Pride
It was hard to keep the smiles from the faces of Hahna Briggs and Beth Nathan, as they stood beneath a fluttering rainbow flag in the Octagon.
Pumpkin outgrows gardener
Pumpkin outgrows gardener
He may be small, but his pumpkin definitely isn't.
Hotel plan could go to round three
Hotel plan could go to round three
Debate over plans for a $100 million waterfront hotel in Dunedin could be heading for a third round of public consultation.
Calibre of Dunedin gardens impresses
Calibre of Dunedin gardens impresses
Dunedin is punching above its weight when it comes to the calibre of its public and private gardens, the chairman of the New Zealand Garden Trust says.
Conflict-of-interest warning
Conflict-of-interest warning
Dunedin city councillors are to be reminded of the need to avoid conflicts of interest at all meetings of the council and its committees.
Tight-lipped over Delta, Carisbrook complaints
Tight-lipped over Delta, Carisbrook complaints
The Office of the Auditor-general (OAG) is remaining tight-lipped about two complaints involving the Dunedin City Council and one of its companies.
Ratepayer group still taking shape
Ratepayer group still taking shape
A new group being formed to represent Dunedin ratepayers could be a force in time for this year's local body elections, but is not yet ready to throw its weight behind candidates or issues.
Hotel discussions continue
Hotel discussions continue
The Dunedin City Council's hearings committee is still considering whether more information is needed before it can decide the fate of a proposed $100 million waterfront hotel.
DCC manager bound for US to study information management
DCC manager bound for US to study information management
Dunedin will soon being taking lessons on local government transparency from the land of the free.
Hotel consent deadline extended
Hotel consent deadline extended
The Dunedin City Council's hearings committee considering the fate of the proposed $100 million waterfront hotel will meet today to decide whether further information is required.
Pool's bumper season ends
Pool's bumper season ends
Record crowds have made a splash at the St Clair hot salt water pool in Dunedin this season.
Candy floss fair way for gypsy to make a living
Candy floss fair way for gypsy to make a living
Ivan Berg's life revolves around candy floss and the open road, and he wouldn't have it any other way.
Details of stadium concerts not revealed
Details of stadium concerts not revealed
Aerosmith and Paul Simon might be coming to Dunedin, but details of how well tickets are selling - and the deals used to lure the artists here - remain under wraps.
Next stage of Wingatui rail station restoration begins
Next stage of Wingatui rail station restoration begins
Work on the next stage of the refurbishment of the Wingatui Railway Station will help protect the old buildings from the threat of a fire.
Repeated damage irks inner city resident
Repeated damage irks inner city resident
Repeated attacks on parking signs and other infrastructure near one of the city's historic attractions - Olveston - has left one Dunedin resident fuming.
Betterways, Diamond Heights link
Betterways, Diamond Heights link
The construction company linked to Dunedin's proposed $100 million waterfront hotel is building the tallest tower in western China.
Strong push for hotel as hearing adjourned
Strong push for hotel as hearing adjourned
A hearing to decide the fate of Dunedin's proposed $100 million hotel has been adjourned again, but only after a last-minute attack by the company that wants to build the controversial tower.
KiwiRail 'unlikely' to scupper hotel bridge plans
KiwiRail 'unlikely' to scupper hotel bridge plans
Kiwirail is offering an olive branch to Betterways Advisory Ltd over concerns it could scupper plans for a $100 million waterfront hotel in Dunedin.