Hamish MacLean

Vandervis hits back at claims

Allegations of leaning over and berating a staff member, swearing, "spraying saliva", and threatening staff job security if he was elected mayor have all been levelled against Cr Lee Vandervis.

'Bare-faced lie': Vandervis slams claims

'Bare-faced lie': Vandervis slams behaviour claims

Dunedin councillor Lee Vandervis has slammed as "scandalous invention" claims made about his behaviour in a summary of complaints released by the DCC today.

'Absolutely livid': Mayor leading group angers councillor

Plans for changes to Dunedin’s main shopping thoroughfare will move ahead, but will now involve more affected groups.

Lessons learned from trial: council manager

Employment grew 3.9% in Dunedin in the year to February - the fastest rate since 2002, Statistics...

Lessons learned from trial: council manager

Mistakes were made in the pedestrianisation trials in the Octagon at the start of the year.

Ending Dunedin Railways job a jolt after 30 years

Paul Jeffery, who has lost his job of 30 years with Dunedin Railways. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Ending Dunedin Railways job a jolt after 30 years

Dunedin Railways is in Paul Jeffery’s blood, but yesterday the locomotive assistant cleared out his locker at the Dunedin Railway Station, probably for the last time.

New cod limits criticised by fishers

Warren Lewis, of Port Chalmers, is concerned about new blue cod regulations for Dunedin-area...

New cod limits criticised by fishers

New rules for recreational blue cod fishers off Dunedin’s coast are a "debacle", a long-time Port Chalmers fisherman says.

Pedestrianisation could involve big losses: prof

New concept drawings released by the Dunedin City Council show a car, a bike, and a pedestrian...

Pedestrianisation could involve big losses: prof

Success in pedestrianising city streets generally occurs in cities with population densities 40 times — or greater — than Dunedin’s, an economist says.

Artisans ‘reboot’ market at Port

Taking a moment to look at Ian Marechal’s photocards on display, Madeleine Cumberpatch (11), of...

Artisans ‘reboot’ market at Port

Even as she was "ecstatic" that 50 people came through the doors in the first 30 minutes they were open, Port Chalmers artisans market operator Julie Fawcett was thrilled "the ol’ gang" was back...

Funding for wellbeing initiatives

Funding for wellbeing initiatives

Nearly half of the Dunedin City Council’s Covid-19 support fund could be used to sustain social wellbeing in the city.

Masters Games falls short, but still in black

Masters Games falls short of forecast but still in the black

The New Zealand Masters Games fell shy of its forecast 5000 participants and will post a deficit, although numbers grew again from 2016 levels.

Flat $2 bus fare could disadvantage the poor

The Dunedin City Council is considering an inner city bus loop trial. Photo: ODT files

Flat $2 bus fare could disadvantage the poor

The proposed interim $2 flat fares for Dunedin buses could disadvantage some of the city’s poor, a draft Dunedin City Council submission says.

Move to rethink George St group falls flat

Move to rethink George St group falls flat

After a three-week delay, following a 10-5 vote, nothing has changed in the Dunedin City Council’s proposal for a George St advisory group.

Octagon trial not popular

Pedestrianisation trials in the Octagon early this year were marred by a global pandemic, a lack of consultation and a budget blowout.

Mathematician finds new focus in new life

Having studied mathematics in her former home in war-torn Gaza, Eman Alsaadoni, with her Dunedin...

Mathematician finds new focus in new life

During lockdown Eman Alsaadoni, like many other New Zealanders, was doing her bit to keep the country going. But her story is a bit different. With the support of Red Cross interpreter Mhamad Oes, a...

Union claims ‘sabotage’ of Dunedin Railways

Union claims ‘sabotage’ of Dunedin Railways

Dunedin Railways Ltd has been "very, very misleading" as recent actions show mothballing until a restart is not on the cards, the transport union has claimed.

Recruiter to help in council chief search

The Dunedin City Council has confirmed Wellington-based recruitment consultancy JacksonStone & Partners will aid the council in finding a replacement for outgoing chief executive Sue Bidrose....

The Cook no more - it's now called Dive

Dive music venue owner Mike McLeod. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

The Cook no more - it's now called Dive

It will always have a place in Dunedin’s cultural history, but The Cook is The Cook no more.

Fresh pastures for Bidrose

Outgoing Dunedin City Council chief executive Sue Bidrose surveys the city she has served for...

Fresh pastures for Bidrose

Dunedin City Council chief executive Sue Bidrose will not finish her seven-year term with the council.

Hawkins apologises for sharing information

Dunedin Mayor Aaron Hawkins has apologised to Dunedin city councillors after breaching the council’s code of conduct rules.

Roading changes spark traffic fears

A recent picture of traffic congestion in Cumberland St. Photo: ODT files

Roading changes spark traffic fears

Changes to State Highway 1 through Dunedin could cause congestion in the city centre if they are not done properly, the Otago branch of the Automobile Association says.

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