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Funding cuts hit tunnels trail plans
The team behind a major Dunedin cycleway project say cuts to government funding mean it will have to be drastically scaled down.
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Infrequent meetings an issue, board says
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Infrequent meetings an issue, board says
The Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board’s unhappiness about meetings being held infrequently has been noted by the Dunedin City Council.
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No blood on dogs after 'attack'
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Clean presentation of two dogs mystery
If River and Charlie attacked sheep and swans, the two dogs apparently cleaned themselves up after the bloodshed.
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Owner rejects claim dogs are menacing
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Owner rejects claim dogs are menacing
They may have attacked sheep, and possibly swans as well, but the owner of the two dogs implicated seemingly does not believe they need to be muzzled when out in public places.
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Councillors unaware $1.5m sought for cultural advisers
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Councillors unaware $1.5m sought for cultural advisers
Funding of $1.5 million was sought for cultural and Treaty advisers without the knowledge of Dunedin city councillors, it has emerged.
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Refused chance to speak about Aurora sale
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Refused chance to speak about Aurora sale
Two people who wanted to say their piece yesterday about a potential sale of Aurora Energy were turned away by the Dunedin City Council.
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Report to canvass unitary authority discussion points
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Report to canvass unitary authority discussion points
At least one alternative structure for local government will be thought about by the Dunedin City Council ahead of possible talks that could lead to fundamental changes.
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DCC emissions plan: Changes force rejig of execution
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DCC emissions plan: Changes force rejig of execution
The Dunedin City Council is having to rejig how it implements a plan to cut emissions because of government funding changes.
Unitary authority mooted again for Otago
Unitary authority mooted again for Otago
The Dunedin City Council is considering whether to explore a possible unitary authority for Otago at a meeting this week.
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Lack of green space ‘issue’ for flooding
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Lack of green space ‘issue’ for flooding
Townhouse developers in South Dunedin who provide little green space are making the area more vulnerable to flooding, a pair of frustrated city councillors fear.
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Sincerity of apology for breach queried
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Sincerity of apology for breach queried
Dunedin city councillors have questioned the sincerity of an apology by outspoken councillor Lee Vandervis for comments he made about Māori.
Vandervis apologises for offensive comments about Māori
Vandervis apologises for offensive comments about Māori
Outspoken Dunedin city councillor Lee Vandervis has apologised for causing offence after breaching the council's Code of Conduct over comments about Māori.
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Vandervis questions Town Belt cycle path plan
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Vandervis questions Town Belt cycle path plan
A cycle path has been suggested for the Dunedin Town Belt, irritating a city councillor.
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Rule changes to better protect buildings on cards
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Rule changes to better protect buildings on cards
Rule changes could be pursued to help Dunedin provide better protection of buildings with significant heritage.
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Service has ‘almost halved’ waste going to dump
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Service has ‘almost halved’ waste going to dump
A lot less waste has been sent to Dunedin’s landfill since a separate kerbside collection started for food scraps and garden waste.
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‘Dunedin Sounds’ festival mooted in wake of death
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‘Dunedin Sounds’ festival mooted in wake of death
Within a week of the funeral for The Chills frontman Martin Phillipps, a music festival called "Dunedin Sounds" has been floated as a possible signature event for the city.
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DCC holds closed workshop on Aurora
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DCC holds closed workshop on Aurora
In-depth discussion at the Dunedin City Council relating to a potential sale of Aurora Energy extended into a second day yesterday and more is planned.
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Process to decide on Aurora sale ‘manipulated’
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Process to decide on Aurora sale ‘manipulated’
The decision-making process about a potential sale of Aurora Energy has been "manipulated" towards that end, a critic says.
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DCC told to face deficit
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DCC told to face deficit
Consecutive deficits exceeding $28 million have been likened to a plaster the Dunedin City Council may soon need to rip off.
Costs repaid by Vandervis
Costs repaid by Vandervis
Dunedin councillor Lee Vandervis ended up having to repay the city council almost $30,000 after unsuccessful litigation, the council has disclosed.