Mosgiel library to host polytech learning centre
Mosgiel library to host polytech learning centre
The Otago Polytechnic's Community Learning Centre will move to the Mosgiel library next month, ending a debate about the best home for the facility.
David Loughrey
City Civil Defence at ready
City Civil Defence at ready
Dunedin Civil Defence is ready to answer a call for help from Christchurch.
Relay for Life
Relay for Life
Cancer Society Otago-Southland chief executive Mike Kernaghan (front), is flanked by a large crowd of fundraisers, following the Relay for Life at Logan Park, in Dunedin, yesterday.
'Quite simple solutions' available
'Quite simple solutions' available
For Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull, the stunning but underused heritage buildings between Cumberland and Crawford Sts do not have to be used as commercial buildings, or apartments.
Kiwi wagons campaign
Kiwi wagons campaign
A meeting to organise a campaign to ensure New Zealand rail stock is built in New Zealand has demanded the cancellation of a contract that dealt a major blow to Dunedin's Hillside Workshops. Spokesman for the newly formed Kiwi Wagons for KiwiRail campaign, Victor Billot, said the goal was the cancellation of a contract given to China CNR Corporation to build the first 300 of 3000 container flatdeck wagons to replace KiwiRail's ageing fleet. The state-owned company awarded the estimated $29 million contract to the Chinese company last year, prompting criticism and disappointment among supporters and employees at the Dunedin workshop.
Council looking at ways to push building reuse
Council looking at ways to push building reuse
One of the problems lying at the heart of the threat to Dunedin's heritage buildings is also one of the most difficult to solve - a surfeit of heritage buildings in a city struggling to grow to a size that would make it economically viable to reuse them.
Southern councils poised to assist in recovery
Southern councils poised to assist in recovery
Dunedin and other southern South Island councils will again make available any assistance Christchurch requires after the tragic earthquake in the city.
Heading south to a safer place
Heading south to a safer place
Some Christchurch people were heading south last night to flee a city in which they no longer felt safe.
In-fright musings get lift
In-fright musings get lift
I have, of late, spent more time than is usual flying hither and yon in aircraft.
Hard to grow? Get off the grass
Hard to grow? Get off the grass
Just under four weeks since it was sown, the much-discussed grass at Forsyth Barr Stadium appeared more than ready for the whirling blades of a motor mower last week.
DVML to get 'letter of comfort'
DVML to get 'letter of comfort'
The Dunedin City Council has been required to write a "letter of comfort" to Dunedin Venues Management Ltd, the company set up to run the Forsyth Barr Stadium.
How the stadium debt will be paid
How the stadium debt will be paid
Dunedin City Council acting chief executive Athol Stephens has reiterated his response to concerns about the amount of money council-owned companies will have to pay towards Forsyth Barr Stadium debt, an issue he said had been clear for three years.
DCC asset value lifts fixed rates
DCC asset value lifts fixed rates
A significant increase in the capital value of council-owned water, wastewater and sewerage infrastructure - in one case more than 50% - will result in a 1.1% increase in rates for those services, the Dunedin City Council says.
South Dunedin heritage open day
South Dunedin heritage open day
South Dunedin's heritage is about to be put on public display, with the Dunedin City Council offering a $50,000 grant to improve the look of the area's retail hub.
DVML prepared for declining interest in rugby
DVML prepared for declining interest in rugby
A decline in interest in attending rugby matches, due in part to "wall-to-wall" television coverage, should not affect revenue at the city's new stadium, Dunedin Venues Management Ltd (DVML) chief executive David Davies said yesterday.
Series shows how life adapts
Series shows how life adapts
Sir David Frederick Attenborough, OM, CH, CVO, CBE, FRS, FZS, FSA, is still alive.
Ferry restoration running dry
Ferry restoration running dry
The organisation working to restore historic harbour ferry Elsie Evans is struggling to get the final $55,000 it needs to finish the job, after raising nearly $380,000.
Serving public key to job satisfaction
Serving public key to job satisfaction
The concept of public service may get lost in the sometimes fierce debates that buffet local government in Dunedin, but for retiring council employee Greg Sligo that concept was at the heart of the satisfaction he got from his job.
Consent fee criticism 'misleading'
Consent fee criticism 'misleading'
A growing chorus of criticism of building consent fees in Dunedin has sparked a review, but a city council manager has dubbed some of the commentary "just so misleading and inaccurate".
Octagon cameras improve policing
Octagon cameras improve policing
New CCTV cameras in the Octagon are making their mark on criminal behaviour, new figures show, with offenders identified on camera making their way through the court system.