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Self-deprecating tone controversial
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Self-deprecating tone controversial
The tone of a self-deprecating Dunedin marketing campaign has not quite landed with the city’s tourism industry, councillors have heard.
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Casting vote to progress unitary authority discussions
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Casting vote to progress unitary authority discussions
Discussions about a possible unitary authority for Otago were nearly scuppered in Dunedin, but they survived on the mayor’s casting vote.
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Theatre groups told consensus needed
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Theatre groups told consensus needed
Consensus and compromise could help Dunedin theatre groups secure better facilities for the city, it has been signalled.
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DCC formally opposes Treaty Principles Bill
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DCC formally opposes Treaty Principles Bill
With little debate, the Dunedin City Council has formally lodged its opposition to the coalition government’s Treaty Principles Bill.
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DCC accused of‘wokeism’ over rainbow crossing plan
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DCC accused of‘wokeism’ over rainbow crossing plan
A Dunedin businessman was accused of being disrespectful after singling out the council for "wokeism" over a planned rainbow crossing.
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Confidentiality breach alleged
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Confidentiality breach alleged
A Dunedin city councillor has accused one of his colleagues of breaking confidentiality by contacting the chief executive about the city’s alcohol plan.
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Unitary authority options to be discussed
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Unitary authority options to be discussed
Combining the regions around Otago’s councils will be up for discussion at tomorrow’s Dunedin City Council meeting.
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Councillors cautioned about leaks
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Councillors cautioned about leaks
Senior staff cautioned Dunedin city councillors about "leaks of information to the media" and a crucial meeting was abruptly suspended for several hours, the Otago Daily Times has learned.
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Local govt expert: council must step up
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Local govt expert: council must step up
Dunedin city councillors need to step up and show leadership amid a difficult time with their chief executive, a local government scholar believes.
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Road to nowhere
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Paver stockpile a saver in the long run: council
Pavers left over after Dunedin’s George St upgrade could cover an area equivalent to more than five basketball courts and the city council says their $265,000 cost is worth it in the long run.
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Supermarket slated over broken glass remarks
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Supermarket slated over broken glass remarks
Dunedin city councillors have criticised a supermarket giant for displaying a lack of awareness about broken glass in north Dunedin.
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Unintended consequences of ban considered
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Unintended consequences of ban considered
Stopping people from having "dessert wines with their elegant dinner", among other unintended consequences, needs to be considered when adjusting Dunedin’s alcohol rules, councillors say.
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$150m walk, cycle boost ‘pie in the sky’
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$150m walk, cycle boost ‘pie in the sky’
A Dunedin city councillor has questioned why a nearly $150m package to boost Dunedin’s walking and cycling infrastructure was included in the council’s budget.
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Bottle ban no solution: liquor store owner
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Bottle ban no solution: liquor store owner
Selling beer in glass bottles should not be banned in North Dunedin just because students will not take responsibility for making a mess, a liquor store owner says.
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DCC to appeal ORC’s representation review
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DCC to appeal ORC’s representation review
Replacing a Dunedin representative from the Otago Regional Council with one from Dunstan will leave the Mosgiel-Taieri area without clear representation, the Dunedin City Council says.
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DCC lining up a ‘major event’ for city
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DCC lining up a ‘major event’ for city
The Dunedin City Council appears poised to bid for a major event to come to the city.
Campaign spend set for boost
Campaign spend set for boost
The Dunedin City Council is set to spend almost $350,000 on its campaign against cuts to the new Dunedin hospital.
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Committee received apology ‘on behalf of the full council’
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Committee received apology ‘on behalf of the full council’
Dunedin City Council chief executive Sandy Graham has apologised to all staff for her behaviour.
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Insults risk eroding trust: businessman
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Insults risk eroding trust: businessman
Damage from a council chief executive flinging insults could be "far-reaching" for Dunedin, undermining its elected representatives, a prominent businessman says.
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Demolition remains a possibility
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Demolition remains a possibility
A historically significant Dunedin home is still on track to be taken down despite being shortlisted for inclusion in a heritage protection schedule.