Making sure DCC finances stay on track
Making sure DCC finances stay on track
Dave Tombs will be keeping a close eye on ratepayers' financial interests in his new role at the Dunedin City Council.
Chris Morris
Work on Cadbury building to resume
Work on Cadbury building to resume
The Cadbury factory's old dairy building has a new roof, and work will soon resume to complete its restoration to its former glory, owner Mondelez International says.
Planner supports hole-in-one harbour golf
Planner supports hole-in-one harbour golf
A planner has recommended consent be granted for a hole-in-one golf challenge on the edge of Otago Harbour, despite concerns from submitters.
120 ‘Run the Runway’ in pool fundraiser
120 ‘Run the Runway’ in pool fundraiser
A strip of tarmac usually reserved for passenger aircraft reverberated to a different sound yesterday, as a squadron of runners and walkers powered down the Dunedin Airport runway.
Stadium set for 'spectacular show'
Roger Waters show tipped to be stadium’s biggest spectacle yet
Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium is preparing for its biggest production spectacle so far when Roger Waters takes to the stage tomorrow night.
Investment in forests sours
Investment in forests sours
Southern investors are among more than 4000 shareholders still clamouring for answers as they fight for their share of an $18 million payout from the Forestlands group of companies.
Warm Dunedin welcome for PM
Ardern out and about - and approachable
The Prime Minister never saw the hug coming.
Te Papa items could come to city waterfront
PM hints Te Papa items could come to city waterfront
Part of Te Papa’s national collection could be shifted to Dunedin as part of the redevelopment of the southern city’s waterfront, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.
'Much nicer' with vehicle ban
Station 'much nicer' with vehicle ban
A trial banning vehicles from the Dunedin Railway Station forecourt had tails wagging yesterday.
Fast food chain still looking at Mosgiel
Fast food chain still looking at Mosgiel
Pizza Hut says it still has an eye on Mosgiel, despite struggling to find a franchisee to run a new restaurant in the town.
No creek to be up without a paddle
Boat hire business has no creek to be up without a paddle
A Dunedin boat hire institution has been left high and dry by nature.
Water restrictions still in council's mind
Water restrictions still in council's mind
Dunedin's water restrictions are on hold for now after recent rain and reduced water consumption combined to ease pressure on the city's supply.
Awaiting report on Sims building
Awaiting report on Sims building
The Dunedin City Council is yet to decide the fate of the former Sims Engineering building in Port Chalmers, but says speed is of the essence.
Council mum over bid to recoup funds
Council mum over bid to recoup funds
The Clutha District Council is staying tight-lipped about legal action to try to recoup some of the nearly $2 million it was ordered to pay a Dunedin businessman.
Trial ban at Railway Station
Trial vehicle ban may become permanent
A trial banning vehicles from the forecourt in front of the Dunedin Railway Station could lead to a permanent change, the Dunedin City Council says.
Decision on Dunedin water restrictions delayed
Decision on Dunedin water restrictions delayed
Much-needed rain and a dramatic drop in water consumption has delivered a reprieve of sorts to Dunedin residents facing enforced water restrictions by this weekend.
Hot weather creates ‘bitumen bleed’ in city
Hot weather creates ‘bitumen bleed’ in city
Roading authorities have been left with a sticky mess, and a bill for repairs, after two days of soaring temperatures in Dunedin.
Port wants trucks off highway
Port wants trucks off highway
Port Otago is investigating a "multi-year project" to remove heavy vehicles from State Highway 88 to improve the safety of the route to Port Chalmers.
Southern mayors not sold on climate-change agency
Southern mayors not sold on climate-change agency
Southern mayors appear far from united over the merits of a new centralised agency to help local authorities prepare for the impacts of climate change.
Flood bill more than doubles
Flood bill more than doubles
The cost of the clean-up after last year's significant flooding in Otago and Canterbury has more than doubled to nearly $55 million, prompting fresh calls to help councils tackle climate change.