'Brook upgrade unlikely
'Brook upgrade unlikely
Redeveloping Carisbrook appears increasingly unlikely as an alternative to the much more expensive Awatea St stadium proposal.
David Loughrey
DCC anger at Historic Places Trust boils over
DCC anger at Historic Places Trust boils over
The New Zealand Historic Places Trust was hotly criticised yesterday by Dunedin city councillors, with two of its proposals described as "stupid", "barmy" and "ludicrous".
Council group still backs full harbourside project
Council group still backs full harbourside project
The Dunedin City Council project control group behind the harbourside redevelopment is still firmly behind the full project, despite a council planner's report only part of it should go ahead.
Harbourside hearing adjourned
Harbourside hearing adjourned
The Dunedin City Council's idea to redevelop the city's harbourside, local industry's fears of being uprooted by noise-sensitive new residents, and a major landowner keen to get started - those are the elements commissioners making a decision on the issue will have to juggle.
Wharf and seawall repairs to cost millions
Wharf and seawall repairs to cost millions
Wharves and seawalls at Dunedin's Steamer Basin are in serious disrepair, meaning buildings behind them are insecure, and replacing them will be a multimillion-dollar exercise.
'Limited' future for some harbourside businesses
'Limited' future for some harbourside businesses
Chalmers Properties arrived at the harbourside hearings yesterday with a large team of witnesses and a call to push ahead with the project in full.
Lone voice backs harbourside development
Lone voice backs harbourside development
Widespread industry opposition to redevelopment plans for Dunedin's harbourside continued yesterday, but, for the first time in a week, an alternative viewpoint broke its relentless nature.
Not all share council vision for harbourside
Not all share council vision for harbourside
The commissioners making a decision on the future of the planned harbourside redevelopment have plenty to think about after the first of two weeks of hearing the matter.
Harbour plan receives more serious criticism
Harbour plan receives more serious criticism
The Dunedin City Council's harbourside plan was picked apart for a fourth day in a row, as local businesses continued their attack and architects and engineers gave their views.
Businesses critical of harbour plan
Businesses critical of harbour plan
Dunedin's harbourside redevelopment plan came in for heavy criticism from industry yesterday, as business after business made it clear the proposal could seriously compromise their operations.
Weatherall withdraws
Weatherall withdraws
Dunedin city councillor Colin Weatherall has withdrawn from the hearing to decide on plan changes that would allow a redevelopment of the Steamer Basin, after falling ill with a respiratory problem yesterday.
Effects of harbour project highlighted
Effects of harbour project highlighted
Port Otago made clear its support for the Dunedin City Council's multimillion-dollar harbourside vision yesterday, but warned the area was a working port - day and night - that might interrupt a good night's sleep for prospective residents.
'Stuff them': Guest talks tough to trust
'Stuff them': Guest talks tough to trust
Ongoing acrimony towards the New Zealand Historic Places Trust surfaced at the Dunedin City Council yesterday, as the stalled Mediterranean garden project was discussed.
Council to hear opposing fluoride experts (+ video)
Council to hear opposing fluoride experts (+ video)
Experts from both sides of the fluoride debate will update the Dunedin City Council on the issue, after residents in the city's northern communities opposed to fluoridation asked for a referendum.
Anti-stadium group meeting tonight
Anti-stadium group meeting tonight
The group set up to stop a ratepayer-funded stadium being built in Awatea St, Dunedin, will hold a public meeting tonight which it hopes will encourage people to become involved in the campaign.
Anti-fluoride group denied referendum
Anti-fluoride group denied referendum
Anti-fluoride campaigners on Dunedin's northern coast look set to be denied the public referendum they want on the issue, despite a 222-signature petition they collected.
ORC office project subject to appeal
ORC office project subject to appeal
The Dunedin City Council is planning to take part in an Environment Court appeal against a decision its own resource consent committee approved.
Harbour scheme too costly
Harbour scheme too costly
The Dunedin City Council has reduced the scope of its multimillion-dollar harbourside project after the high cost of property made some aspects unaffordable.
Roslyn day spa consent granted
Roslyn day spa consent granted
A Roslyn boutique day spa and massage therapy business has been granted consent to move into the former Roslyn fire station, and it may soon be joined in the building by a new restaurant and bar.
Road still closed to vehicles
Road still closed to vehicles
John Wilson Ocean Dr is to stay closed to vehicles while a study is completed on wildlife that is beginning to return to the area.