Fresh take on paying off stadium debt
Fresh take on paying off stadium debt
A fresh perspective on dealing with Dunedin City Council's stadium debt has been proposed to councillors, by someone keen to pay off her share as soon as possible.
Debbie Porteous
'Radical' plan to curb city street signs
'Radical' plan to curb city street signs
Dunedin city councillors are considering whether to ban most of the more than 500 portable signs used on Dunedin's footpaths to advertise businesses.
Ratepayers vent anger over stadium
Ratepayers vent anger over stadium
Ratepayers concerned about the Dunedin City Council's financial involvement with the Forsyth Barr stadium continued yesterday to vent their feelings about the situation to councillors hearing submissions on the council's draft annual and long-term plans yesterday, offering various thoughts on how the council could approach the problem it was now "landed with".
Sinfonia seeks 'interim' grant
Sinfonia seeks 'interim' grant
A one-off grant of $24,000 was required by the Southern Sinfonia to cover the difference in venue hire costs between the Dunedin Town Hall, which was unavailable until early next year while it was being redeveloped, and the Regent Theatre, city councillors heard yesterday.
Energy advice trust seeks grant
Energy advice trust seeks grant
Provision of a Dunedin-wide community energy advice service would mean warmer, energy-efficient homes, which would mean fewer sick days, less absenteeism and stronger families, a man seeking a $10,000 grant to expand such a service said.
Albatross-shaped island promoted for harbour
Albatross-shaped island promoted for harbour
A Sunshine, Dunedin, resident's idea for a Dubai-style island in the shape of a Southern Royal Albatross at the Portsmouth Dr end of Otago harbour was greeted with smiles from Dunedin city councillors near the end of a long day hearing submissions on its annual plan/long-term plan yesterday.
Flat Ocean Drive top training spot
Flat Ocean Drive top training spot
Sled dogs and skiers could become a regular feature of John Wilson Ocean Dr in Dunedin if one submitter to the Dunedin City Council's annual plan/long-term planning process gets his wish.
Lack of arts strategy condemned
Lack of arts strategy condemned
It was shocking, and even offensive, that the Dunedin City Council had not included an arts strategy for the city in its draft long-term plan, councillors were told yesterday.
Interest shown in gallery role
Interest shown in gallery role
There is "absolutely no intention" it will take as long as it did last time to appoint a new director for the Dunedin Public Art Gallery, the woman in charge of the process says.
ORC eyes urban stormwater
ORC eyes urban stormwater
Having outlined its plans to ensure rural water quality is improved, the Otago Regional Council is setting its sights on urban stormwater systems, which could have major implications for ratepayers.
Variation to mining consent approved
Variation to mining consent approved
A variation to the consent for a diatomite mining operation near Middlemarch means the company will not have to plant trees screening the mine from Moonlight Rd.
Frustrating delays make butcher really mad
Frustrating delays make butcher really mad
It is hoped the first Mad Butcher store in Dunedin will be open within the next few months following what the owner calls a series of "unbelievable" delays in getting consents from the Dunedin City Council.
Intersection safety survey response
Intersection safety survey response
The Dunedin City Council has received 189 responses to a survey seeking information on safety issues at intersections in the city controlled by traffic lights.
Street furniture limit sought
Street furniture limit sought
Police say street furniture in the Octagon should be removed after 11pm to ease pedestrian congestion.
DCC hazards register progressing
DCC hazards register progressing
Dunedin city council staff are to report back to councillors on progress on the installation of a hazards register on the council's website.
Boy (15) held in police cells at Easter
Boy (15) held in police cells at Easter
An "unfortunate set of circumstances" resulted in a 15-year-old boy being held in a police cell at the Dunedin Central police station for four nights over Easter, police say.
Porn site threats over stolen photos of Dunedin kids
Porn site threats over stolen photos of Dunedin kids
Online "trolls" have infiltrated a Dunedin trading site, copied photos of members' children from personal Facebook pages and threatened to post the photos on child pornography sites.
Anzac Ave traffic lights in limbo for another year
Anzac Ave traffic lights in limbo for another year
Traffic lights installed at the intersection of Frederick St, Anzac Ave and State Highway 88 in Dunedin may not be operating for another year.
Doubt over water plan changes
Doubt over water plan changes
Proposed changes to improve water quality in Otago are likely to have significant impacts on how the Dunedin City Council conducts its operations and manages its resources, council staff say.
Councillors allow easement use
Councillors allow easement use
City councillors have agreed in principle to allow two additional properties to have access over an existing right-of-way over part of Dunedin's Town Belt, despite concerns from some councillors that it could lead to further development in the area.