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Responses to PM’s flooding comments mixed

Some of South Dunedin’s housing stock, including the home visited for this story, was flooded in...

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Responses to PM’s flooding comments mixed

Local knowledge is crucial for adapting to climate change effectively in places such as South Dunedin and the government should provide strong support, councillors say.

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Partial sale should be considered: councillor

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Partial sale should be considered: councillor

An idea to put 30% of Aurora Energy on the stock exchange should be pitched to Dunedin residents to see if this is more palatable to them than a full sale, a city councillor says.

Mayor calls on people to voice their outrage

Dunedin city councillors have reacted angrily to a proposal yesterday to downgrade the city’s new...

Mayor calls on people to voice their outrage

Dunedin is "right to be outraged" by a proposal to downgrade the city’s new hospital, Mayor Jules Radich says.

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Easier parking with new tech

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Easier parking with new tech

Parking your vehicle in Dunedin is set to become easier.

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Power to the people

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Power to the people

The push to sell Aurora Energy has collapsed and the Dunedin City Council will now confront a difficult path ahead.

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Aurora decision right call for long term: advocates

Pleased with the Dunedin City Council’s decision to retain Aurora Energy are (from left) Mike...

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Aurora decision right call for long term: advocates

The public’s voice was heard and Dunedin’s councillors ended up making the right call for the long term by retaining Aurora Energy, advocates say.

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Reduction in off-licence hours mooted

LAPs give local communities more input into licensing decisions. Photo: Getty Images

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Reduction in off-licence hours mooted

Supermarkets will be "jumping up and down" if a policy change reducing the hours they are allowed to sell alcohol goes ahead, the Dunedin City Council has heard.

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Proposed historic building plan changes to be notified

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Proposed historic building plan changes to be notified

Adding up to 146 buildings to a heritage list in Dunedin should make it harder to demolish them, councillors have been told.

Aurora Energy not for sale

People against the sale of Aurora Energy attended the council meeting this morning. PHOTO: CRAIG...

Aurora Energy not for sale

The DCC has decided not to sell Aurora Energy, voting 13-2 to retain the company that distributes electricity to Dunedin, Central Otago, Wānaka and Queenstown.

Watch live: Aurora Energy sale debated

Dunedin city councillors are debating the possible sale of Aurora Energy.

Survey a reality check for council

"Whoopee - we’re ahead of disastrous."

DCC release song as 'rallying cry' against hospital cuts

Councillors stand in protest. PHOTO: ODT FILES

DCC release song as 'rallying cry' against hospital cuts

They will be singing for the new Dunedin hospital on Saturday.

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South D risk assessment delayed after review

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South D risk assessment delayed after review

A detailed assessment of surface flooding, coastal erosion and high groundwater risks facing South Dunedin has been delayed until next year after a draft report was found to be lacking.

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