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Council’s scrutiny of governance, financial control stepped up

Dunedin city councillor Sophie Barker (left) and deputy mayor Cherry Lucas say they have been...

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Council’s scrutiny of governance, financial control stepped up

Elected representatives must take firmer control at the Dunedin City Council and turn around the perception it is run by bureaucrats, a high-ranking councillor says.

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Transparency driving council reset

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Transparency driving council reset

A tweak here. An adjustment there. It has been evident some kind of reform agenda is in progress at the Dunedin City Council to enhance accountability.

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DCC leadership exodus continues

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Austin’s departure marks fourth leadership resignation in year

Further adjustment will be needed of the Dunedin City Council’s executive leadership team after the fourth departure from it inside a year.

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Council leash proposal ‘madness’

Ray Beardsmore says a Dunedin City Council proposal to allow dogs ‘‘off leash’’ near his Woodside...

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Council leash proposal ‘madness’

An Outram couple have described a proposal to allow dogs off leads at a reserve near their home as "madness".

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Proposed adjustment could risk transparency: DCC

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Proposed adjustment could risk transparency: DCC

The Dunedin City Council will soon hear if its call to maintain transparency about how drinking water is kept safe has been accepted.

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Chairman backs use of consultants

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Chairman backs use of consultants

Getting in consultants is a price worth paying to ensure a robust decision-making process about a potential sale of Aurora Energy, the Dunedin City Holdings Ltd (DCHL) chairman says.

Vandervis subject of complaint

Outspoken Dunedin city councillor Lee Vandervis is facing a code of conduct complaint for allegedly "anti-Māori" comments.

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Budget probe looms as LTP work begins

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Budget probe looms as LTP work begins

Detailed scrutiny of spending looms for the Dunedin City Council as it weighs up how to shape plans out to 2034.

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Mayor accused of contradicting council in Wellington

"Our submission was silent on coal mining and oil wells, so when asked a question about both, I...

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Mayor accused of contradicting council in Wellington

Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich has been accused of contradicting the city council’s stance about mining and climate change while representing the organisation for a parliamentary committee.

Discussion parked up

Discussion parked up

Discussion about proposed changes to parking in Andersons Bay Rd, South Dunedin, will wait for another day.

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Mosgiel part of city, DCC councillors say

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Mosgiel part of city, DCC councillors say

A proposed reduction in Dunedin representation at the Otago Regional Council should be fought, several city councillors say.

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DCC studying climate change resilience options

"Property purchase is only one aspect of climate resilience for South Dunedin" — DCC chief...

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DCC studying climate change resilience options

Despite recent funding woes the Dunedin City Council has not given up on a plan to buy South Dunedin properties to get ahead of climate change challenges.

Upgrade for archive facilities

A Dunedin City Council archival photo of the Dunedin Municipal Chambers and the town hall (at...

Upgrade for archive facilities

The Dunedin City Council says it is upgrading its facilities to help safeguard some of the city’s oldest civic records.

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Govt's pitch to councils slated as 'insulting'

Clutha District Mayor Bryan Cadogan. Photo: Craig Baxter/file

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Govt's pitch to councils slated as 'insulting'

Councils trying to stave off financial disaster need more from the government than "insulting" advice about sticking to core business, a southern mayor says.

Councils struggling to fund, deliver services

Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich. Photo: Peter McIntosh/ODT

Councils struggling to fund, deliver services

An inflationary environment colliding with an infrastructure deficit exacerbated budgeting difficulties for councils in the South.

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City ‘well placed’ for new planning rules

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City ‘well placed’ for new planning rules

Dunedin is "well placed" to meet the challenges of growth, as the government announces major changes to planning rules, the mayor says.

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Rubbish collection ‘more inconvenient’ since bags phased out

Residents in Wright Rd, Evansdale say bringing bins to the collection point at the bottom of...

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Rubbish collection ‘more inconvenient’ since bags phased out

Rubbish collection on a rural Dunedin road has become "more inconvenient" now council rubbish bags have been binned, a resident says.

Trains from Mosgiel to ABs test set to run

Dunedin City Council events team leader Dan Hendra and daughter Mia, 6, at the Dunedin Railway...

Trains from Mosgiel to ABs test set to run

An express rail service from Mosgiel to Dunedin will make it easier to access the first All Blacks test of the season.

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DCC staff received 7% pay rise, more annual leave

Sandy Graham speaks at a DCC meeting earlier in the year. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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DCC staff received 7% pay rise, more annual leave

A 7% pay rise was brought in at the Dunedin City Council for the past year, it has been acknowledged.

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DCC health and safety: Chemicals in eye and golf course stoush

New Zealand's high fatality rates are replicated across many industries, suggesting systemic...

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DCC health and safety: Chemicals in eye and golf course stoush

A chemical splash into a worker’s eye, a heated situation at a golf course and a chlorine cylinder jamming a person’s foot are among incidents highlighted in a DCC health and safety report.

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