DCC failing to pay ticket revenue to Crown
DCC failing to pay ticket revenue to Crown
Fees for unregistered and unwarranted vehicles could climb as the Government seeks half the money councils fine errant motorists.
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Fury at car parking changes
Fury at car parking changes
Commuters are being "pushed to the brink" by Queenstown Lakes District Council's "cheeky" new parking charges on formerly free car parks, Arthurs Point resident Katherine Tomlinson says.
Confusion over parking fees
Confusion over parking fees
The Queenstown Lakes District Council was last night unsure how many motorists were charged incorrect parking fees due to a glitch in its parking ticket machines, which were used for the first time yesterday.
Get off the footpath, drivers told
Get off the footpath, drivers told
The Dunedin City Council will start a new parking enforcement campaign this week after receiving complaints about cars parking on footpaths in the Octagon.
Pooling encouraged with parking change
Pooling encouraged with parking change
From Monday Queenstown drivers will have fewer options for free parking as Queenstown Lakes District Council looks to slash its $1.1 million parking debt and encourage tourists and shoppers into the CBD.
Car-parking future object of council survey
Car-parking future object of council survey
Car-parking habits came under scrutiny during a one-day investigation by the Waitaki District Council.
Cruise-ship buses will use carparks
Cruise-ship buses will use carparks
The forthcoming cruise-ship season will result in temporary changes to parking around Dunedin's Octagon.
Text-to-pay parking glitch
Text-to-pay parking glitch
A motorist's encounter with the malfunctioning text-to-pay service of a Dunedin parking machine is a glitch, and not a system-wide fault, the Dunedin City Council says.
Free parking better by far
Free parking better by far
Robin Hyndman, of Dunedin, pleads for a return to free parking in George St.
Loss of angle parking concerns retailers
Loss of angle parking concerns retailers
Retailers likely to be affected by roadworks that would result from a safety upgrade of Centennial Ave in Alexandra have called for more details about the project.
Blitz part of crackdown on illegal Sunday parking
Blitz part of crackdown on illegal Sunday parking
The Dunedin City Council has launched a crackdown on Sunday parking, targeting motorists tying up short-term spaces with all-day parking.
Buses, taxis move to make room for facilities' upgrade
Buses, taxis move to make room for facilities' upgrade
Parking and vehicle movements in the Octagon, Dunedin, particularly for buses and taxis, are about to change, as the $45.8 million project to upgrade the town hall, Dunedin Centre and municipal chambers begins.
Cost of car-parking set to increase
Cost of car-parking set to increase
Parking charges have been set for three car parks in Queenstown's CBD, introducing paid parking to the library car park at Boundary St and to the Recreation Ground car park, while increasing the cost to park at the Ballarat St car park.
'Act of God' defence unlikely to reduce fine
'Act of God' defence unlikely to reduce fine
A Christchurch man is fighting the Dunedin City Council over an "act of God", but his claims of being unfairly issued with a parking ticket have been rejected.
Parking and access plan for comment
Parking and access plan for comment
Public feedback is being sought on a proposal by the Queenstown Lakes District Council to make "minor changes" to parking on Church St and a change to Searle Lane access.
Change likely to siphon off $750,000
Change likely to siphon off $750,000
The Government's decision to raise GST to 15% could cost the Dunedin City Council up to $750,000 in fees and charges revenue alone, a figure that may be passed on to residents.
Board's rapid reverse over Port Chalmers parking plan
Board's rapid reverse over Port Chalmers parking plan
The Chalmers Community Board has been forced into a backdown over parking in Port Chalmers, as finger-pointing begins over a lack of consultation.
75+ parking stickers out; dashboard notices in
75+ parking stickers out; dashboard notices in
Stickers identifying drivers aged over 75 have been withdrawn by the Dunedin City Council, amid concerns they could be ageist and spur safety fears.
Parking gets easier at Lake Hayes
Parking gets easier at Lake Hayes
Queenstown Lakes District Council project manager Russell Engelke at the Lake Hayes Showground yesterday, which has been enhanced in a $250,000 upgrade, "spot on budget", following consultation with user groups.
Anger as brief school pick-up stop attracts $60 fine
Anger as brief school pick-up stop attracts $60 fine
Here lies the dilemma. Do you park illegally outside the school gates for seven seconds to allow your 10-year-old daughter to jump in the car after school? Or do you keep on driving and let your 10-year-old daughter chase you around the block until you find a legitimate car park?