Course site controversy
Course site controversy
A proposal to relocate the Mosgiel Community Learning Centre to the town's library has caused divisions between some Dunedin city councillors.
Chris Morris
New rules to allow natural burials in Dunedin
New rules to allow natural burials in Dunedin
Natural burials could one day become Dunedin's only method of interment, and the rules for the city's cemeteries are to be rewritten to allow them, a Dunedin City Council staff member says.
Dispute over rare bridge reignited
Dispute over rare bridge reignited
A fresh wrangle has broken out over ownership of a dilapidated pedestrian footbridge in Ravensbourne, amid fears the old structure could once again be facing demolition.
Cull defends leasing of flat to ex-gang members
Cull defends leasing of flat to ex-gang members
Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull has defended his decision to intervene to help ex-Black Power members lease a council-owned flat in an area of North Dunedin popular with students.
Report on shark nets
Report on shark nets
Shark nets protecting Dunedin's beaches remain in the sights of at least one Dunedin city councillor.
3 options for highway bridge
3 options for highway bridge
Three options for a bridge crossing Dunedin's upgraded Caversham highway have been identified for public consultation.
Library turns a new leaf
Library turns a new leaf
The finishing touches are being added to the rebranding of the Dunedin City Library in Moray Pl.
Second harbour link questioned
Second harbour link questioned
Plans for a second pedestrian link connecting Dunedin's harbourside and inner city will be presented for public consultation, despite doubts voiced yesterday.
Small-bin demand outstrips supply
Small-bin demand outstrips supply
Demand for smaller 80-litre wheelie bins is outstripping supply in Dunedin, meaning some people will be forced to wait for a fresh batch to be delivered from Auckland.
Footpath proposed for bridge on-ramp
Footpath proposed for bridge on-ramp
A second pedestrian link connecting Dunedin's harbourside and inner city could soon be added to plans for a new bridge announced this week.
Fears city council is 'flogging a dead dragon'
Fears city council is 'flogging a dead dragon'
Dunedin's Chinese Garden could be closed on quiet days, or leased to a private operator, amid fears the Dunedin City Council is "flogging a dead dragon".
Property windfall for DCC
Property windfall for DCC
The Dunedin City Council could be sitting on a small treasure-trove of surplus land worth millions of dollars.
Sports sites' cash crunch
Sports sites' cash crunch
A repair bill is looming for Dunedin's ageing community sport and recreation facilities, and a new push to encourage the amalgamation of clubs could be the answer, a Dunedin City Council report suggests.
Questions over cycleway funding
Questions over cycleway funding
Future funding for the Otago Peninsula cycleway is up in the air, with New Zealand Transport Agency staff deciding today whether to continue full financial support for the latest step in the project.
Dunedin dream home becomes nightmare
Dunedin dream home becomes nightmare
A half-million-dollar dream house in Dunedin appears to be a leaky home, prompting a cry for help from the family living in what they say has become a mouldy nightmare.
Ocean drive cost doubles
Ocean drive cost doubles
An electronic barrier arm controlling vehicle access to John Wilson Ocean Dr in Dunedin - at a cost of $100,000 - is among many new features proposed for the scenic coastal road.
Shark net budget remains in plan
Shark net budget remains in plan
An attempt to reel in Dunedin's shark nets appears dead in the water, despite claims they offer nothing more than a placebo effect.
Cr MacTavish in tears as climate plan debated
Cr MacTavish in tears as climate plan debated
There were emotional scenes as Dunedin city councillors agreed to accelerate the pace of a three-year climate change planning project yesterday.
Library to stay open in evening
Library to stay open in evening
Opening hours at the Dunedin City Library seem set to survive the Dunedin City Council's scalpel, following a public outcry against a proposal to close the doors earlier on weekday evenings.
Third push for efficiencies - but at what cost?
Third push for efficiencies - but at what cost?
A third sweeping review of Dunedin City Council operations has been announced, as Cr Syd Brown continues a push to find operating efficiencies.