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Children brainstorm ideas for safer roads

All ideas were considered — pedestrian crossings, changing speed limits, speed bumps, tunnels, overbridges — even a "helicopter hat" that could fly children to school was floated.

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Locals plan to appeal landfill

South Coast Neighbourhood Society appeal leaders (from left) Sarah Ramsey, Viktoria Kahui and...

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Locals plan to appeal landfill

The Smooth Hill landfill will be considered by the Environment Court as a community group and Dunedin Airport appeal the approval of the planned facility.

Appetite for spending, taking action over climate change and decisions about transport are among key issues for voters to think about when they elect the next Dunedin City Council. Grant Miller reports.

Lower speed limits on peninsula set to take a toll

New speed limits on sections of Portobello Rd have angered some local residents. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Lower speed limits on peninsula set to take a toll

It is not too late to reverse the Otago Peninsula speed changes, writes Nicola McGrouther.

Feedback sought on skate facilities in Mornington

The skate park in Mornington is set to be upgraded this summer, starting a wave of skate facility revamps in Dunedin.

Taieri expansion welcomed, limits flagged

Taieri expansion welcomed, limits flagged

Big plans to boost housing stock in Mosgiel have been welcomed, but a Dunedin city councillor has sounded a note of caution about expectations for more.

Council urged to consider cat control

Council urged to consider cat control

Microchipping could be crucial for establishing better control of cats in Dunedin, city councillors have been told.

Better communication wanted

Business South chief executive Mike Collins talks to the Dunedin City Council’s annual plan...

Better communication wanted

Business South chief executive Mike Collins has told the Dunedin City Council there is a "communication breakdown" between the council and businesses.

Pupils voice safety fears at hearing

Wanting safer routes to and from Portobello School are (from left) board of trustees chairwoman...

Pupils voice safety fears at hearing

Pupils of Portobello School have told Dunedin city councillors they are worried about a lack of footpaths and safe walkways near the school.

A hopeful plan for George St

The Dunedin City Council's central city project plan director Dr Glen Hazelton unveils the plans,...

A hopeful plan for George St

After years of planning, multiple council meetings, thousands of social media posts and one sign banning the mayor from a jewellery shop, the multimillion-dollar upgrade of Dunedin's George St is...

Bus service shared issue: councillors

Bus service shared issue: councillors

Elected officials from both the Dunedin City and Otago Regional Councils say they should work harder to be synchronised about crucial concerns such as public transport.

Year of thorny problems and big plans for DCC

Hundreds turned up at public meetings for council staff to update Waikouaiti, Karitane and...

Year of thorny problems and big plans for DCC

What to do about water was one prominent theme for the DCC in 2021. Council reporter Grant Miller reflects on a year that included a lead contamination scare, adoption of an ambitious 10-year plan and a councillor getting trespassed.

Opinion: DCC’s report card begs questions

What does the future hold for Dunedin? PHOTO: ODT FILES

DCC’s report card begs questions

The Dunedin City Council needs to deliver a city that people aspire to live in, writes Cr Sophie Barker.

Danger spurs tree removal

A dying raywood ash tree on the corner of Hanover and Castle Sts is on borrowed time after a...

Danger spurs tree removal

The danger of dead branches falling on cars parked below has sealed the fate of a prominent tree in Hanover St.

Crying foul over stink coming from landfill

Dunedin woman Tina Tunster is fed up with the stench wafting over her property from the nearby...

Crying foul over stink coming from landfill

A Dunedin woman is determined to kick up a stink over her house being enveloped in rancid air emanating from the nearby Green Island landfill.

Claim egos stymieing co-operation

Claim egos stymieing co-operation

Otago regional councillors are saying egos are getting in the way of working together with the Dunedin City Council and the chairman has singled out the mayor.

No word on when toilet will reopen

One of Dunedin’s most well used public toilets remains out of action and in need of maintenance.

Public facilities to stay open in Dunedin

Public facilities to stay open in Dunedin

The Dunedin City Council will not close its public facilities and cash will remain an accepted mode of payment on the region’s buses, for now.

Plan to beautify and protect strip

Awaiting vegetation ... The Stuart St median strip is to be beautified again next year. PHOTO:...

Plan to beautify and protect strip

The barren median strip in Stuart St will once again be filled with flora, but this time the Dunedin City Council is taking steps to protect it.

Conference praise for Dunedin

Conference praise for Dunedin

The chief executive of an insurance company holding its first conference in Dunedin this week says he would happily have it in the city again.

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