DCC wants greater savings
DCC wants greater savings
A fresh round of budget reviews is under way within the Dunedin City Council, as staff search for "hard-core operational savings" to ease the pressure on ratepayers.
Chris Morris
Shark-net debate delayed
Shark-net debate delayed
An attempt by Cr Lee Vandervis to signal the council would reconsider using shark nets off Dunedin beaches was deflected at yesterday's Dunedin City Council community development committee meeting.
Public to have say on road names at stadium
Public to have say on road names at stadium
The Dunedin City Council is to consult the public on new road names around the Forsyth Barr Stadium - but not before suggesting a few of its own.
Chch quake delays plans for roller mill
Chch quake delays plans for roller mill
Plans for a multimillion-dollar retail development in Green Island are proceeding, despite delays triggered by the Christchurch earthquake, the man behind the project says.
DCC presents plans for Riccarton Rd at heated meeting
DCC presents plans for Riccarton Rd at heated meeting
New plans to upgrade Riccarton Rd received a frosty reception from parts of the audience at a public meeting in Mosgiel last night.
Committee votes to take on bridge
Committee votes to take on bridge
Dunedin city councillors have voted to accept ownership of a historic but dilapidated pedestrian footbridge at Ravensbourne, as well as a $274,000 repair bill.
$250,000 pledged; city residents urged to attend rally
$250,000 pledged; city residents urged to attend rally
The Dunedin City Council has pledged an initial fund of $250,000 to support earthquake relief efforts in Christchurch, and indicated more help could follow.
Report flagged issues
Report flagged issues
Debate over Dunedin's half-million-dollar alleged leaky home has continued this week. Chris Morris reports.
Talks with Cull over leaky home
Talks with Cull over leaky home
A Dunedin couple threatening the Dunedin City Council with legal action over an alleged leaky home say progress has been made after meeting Mayor Dave Cull and council staff.
Christchurch event managers eye Dunedin
Christchurch event managers eye Dunedin
Christchurch event organisers with plans shattered by last month's earthquake are turning to Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium for help, and Rugby World Cup matches could yet follow.
Virtual stadium tours with new 3D model
Virtual stadium tours with new 3D model
Internet giant Google has joined forces with Dunedin Venues Management Ltd to produce a 3D model of the Forsyth Barr Stadium.
'Huge problems': bar owners air World Cup concerns
'Huge problems': bar owners air World Cup concerns
Fans leaving Forsyth Barr Stadium after watching Rugby World Cup matches could find themselves shut out of Dunedin's bars.
Cull to meet owners of 'leaky home'
Cull to meet owners of 'leaky home'
Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull has organised a meeting with senior Dunedin City Council staff and the owners of a $550,000 allegedly leaky home, to be held later today.
Protest to call for vehicle access
Protest to call for vehicle access
A protest planned for this weekend could see a large crowd demanding vehicle access to John Wilson Ocean Dr in Dunedin.
Renewed call for supermarket alcohol sales ban
Renewed call for supermarket alcohol sales ban
The head of the University of Otago's National Addiction Centre (NAC) is welcoming a fresh call for supermarkets to be banned from selling alcohol, saying they are using cheap booze as "bait".
2011 census cancelled
2011 census cancelled
Tens of thousands of Otago census forms are going nowhere after the decision to cancel this year's 2011 Census of Population.
A toast to Christchurch
A toast to Christchurch
The fundraiser held at Tonic bar last night was one of six held in bars throughout New Zealand last night, organised by the New Zealand Brewers Guild, and in Dunedin by Mr King, following last week's earthquake.
B&B owner critical of decision
B&B owner critical of decision
A bed and breakfast owner has criticised the Dunedin City Council's decision to phase in higher rates for B&B operators deemed to be running commercial operations.
Dunedin space offered to Cantabrians
Dunedin space offered to Cantabrians
Dunedin weeps for Christchurch, but could also benefit from an influx of workers and businesses relocating from the devastated Garden City.
Council's water supply rules may be changed
Council's water supply rules may be changed
A public water main pumps right past Dunedin resident Mike Cowell's front gate, but it might as well be a world away.