Both Sides Now

With the incoming Dunedin City Council now led by a mayor who campaigned on a review of the George St work, the idea of a review must at least be on the agenda.

"When I use a word," Humpty Dumpty said in rather a scornful tone, "it means just what I choose it to mean — neither more nor less." (Alice in Wonderland).

As Health, Safety and Wellbeing Officer for Dunedin I am proud to report on my achievements in this new and exciting role, writes regional councillor Hilary Calvert.

When politicians talk gibberish we should demand they tell us what is really going on. It should not be all about spin. It should be all about the substance.

People are concerned about national political parties getting in on local body politics, the most recent being the Labour Party intention to choose someone to represent it on the Dunedin City...

The recent shutting down of discussion in a DCC meeting by Cr Kate Wilson and subsequent airing of the emails preceding the meeting have exposed the playground bullying among some council members.

Ready, fire, aim. First the Dunedin City Council decides it wants to spend our money, and then it decides what it wants to spend it on.