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Plea to reach decision over Sammy’s
Dunedin's music community needs to hear a "definitive answer" about the future of Sammy’s so it can move on, the Dunedin City Council has heard.
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Wildlife hospital makes case for funding
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Wildlife hospital makes case for funding
The Dunedin Wildlife Hospital is asking the DCC for $75,000 in bridging funding so it can spread its wings.
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Funding asked for to keep venue alive
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Funding asked for to keep venue alive
The team behind the Dunedin Fringe have told the council the arts sector is on "life support" in the city, and funding is desperately needed to keep one of its key venues alive.
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3 Waters spending on table
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3 Waters spending on table
Dunedin councillors will decide next week if they want to hit the accelerator on $35.2 million of Three Waters capital spending amid uncertainty over associated debt.
3-day blockage of road to Mosgiel
3-day blockage of road to Mosgiel
A partial road closure in Mosgiel will allow for the surfacing of the intersection outside the new pool, Te Puna o Whakaehu, before it opens.
George St work progressing steadily
George St work progressing steadily
Work is moving steadily along on the one-way development of George St.
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6.6% rise result of fiscal restraint: DCC
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6.6% rise result of fiscal restraint: DCC
Dunedin councillors have endorsed a rates increase of almost 6.6% and declared it a result of fiscal discipline in inflationary times.
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Freedom of expression important for council
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Freedom of expression important for council
Dunedin councillors are this weekend preparing to make arguments about where money should or should not be spent.
‘Bombshell’ decision not to move archives
‘Bombshell’ decision not to move archives
After seven years of seeking a new space, archivists are stunned after receiving the "bombshell news" Dunedin’s archives will remain in their current location.
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Heavy trucks on main street play ‘terrifying game of roulette’
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Heavy trucks on main street play ‘terrifying game of roulette’
Heavy trucks in Mosgiel’s main street are unsafe and destroying "the economic and social heart" of the town.
‘Co-ordinated’ harbour approach being mulled
‘Co-ordinated’ harbour approach being mulled
An expected influx of people at Back Beach, in Port Chalmers, could be the catalyst for a new multi-organisation approach to a range of projects around Otago Harbour.
Fringe arts trust seeking changes to council funding
Fringe arts trust seeking changes to council funding
Increasing Dunedin City Council funding for the arts and culture sector will help bring about a "vibrant, connected, liveable, healthy and thriving" community.
Calls to make buses free with DCC footing bill
Calls to make buses free with DCC footing bill
The Dunedin City Council has been challenged to be the first city in the country to make bus fares free to the public.
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Fears South Dunedin library project will face cuts
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Fears South Dunedin library project will face cuts
Reassurance has been sought the delayed South Dunedin library project will have a revised budget rather than a cost-cutting redesign.
Trust requests funds for off-road cycleway
Trust requests funds for off-road cycleway
A proposed cycleway connecting Mosgiel and Outram would keep cyclists safe and stimulate the growing cycle tourism market.
Call for action on derelict site
Call for action on derelict site
A Dunedin developer is unimpressed the owners of the crumbling building next door have been granted a months-long extension of their compliance notice.
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Setting a new direction for council
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Setting a new direction for council
When it was plain Jules Radich would be Dunedin’s next mayor, he made a couple of unsurprising, but telling, observations.
Playground offers challenge
Playground offers challenge
Taking on the strength of a taniwha is part of the revamped Karitane playground.
George St redevelopment paves the way
George St redevelopment paves the way
The pavers are being placed and the first tree planted, with less than a month to go before the first part of the George St redevelopment is complete.
Review of city’s libraries
Review of city’s libraries
A review of Dunedin Public Libraries will look into ways to reduce pressure on staff.