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Dunedin Weather Update #9: DCC Closing Emergency Response Centre
Monday, 6 July 2026, 3:51 pm | Dunedin City Council
With surface water remaining in some areas, residents should continue to exercise caution and be mindful of any hazards or impacts from the heavy rains. More >>
Weather Update #8 – 12pm (noon)
Monday, 6 July 2026, 2:10 pm | Dunedin City Council
The heavy rain event experienced in Dunedin has meant wet weather overflows have been discharged to the sea – via the Lawyers Head outfall – and other waterways. More >>
Weather Update #7
Monday, 6 July 2026, 9:19 am | Dunedin City Council
DCC crews and contractors have worked through the night and continue to work to address any impacts on roading and stormwater. More >>
Request For Proposals For 231 Stuart Street (Former Fortune Theatre) Now Open
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 11:53 am | Dunedin City Council
The Dunedin City Council (DCC) agreed to list the property on the open market in a Request for Proposal process. More >>
Dunedin City Council Researching Unmarked Graves
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 2:00 pm | Dunedin City Council
The Department of Internal Affairs, as part of its Survivor Support and Recognition Fund, has allocated $188,707 to the DCC to help honour those who died in care institutions. More >>
Richard Briggs Appointed DCC’s Next Chief Executive
Friday, 12 June 2026, 2:07 pm | Dunedin City Council
Mr Briggs spent seven years as the Chief Executive of Hamilton City Council, leading the organisation through a significant period of growth and transformation. More >>
Tiki Taane To Light Up The Stage For Matariki Drone Show In Dunedin
Friday, 5 June 2026, 4:07 pm | Dunedin City Council
Puaka Matariki Festival Event Producer Rewa Pene says the celebration continues to grow each year as more people come together to acknowledge the Māori New Year in meaningful and accessible ways. More >>
Dunedin’s District Plan (2GP) To Become Fully Operative
Friday, 5 June 2026, 4:05 pm | Dunedin City Council
The DCC first publicly notified the Proposed Second Generation Dunedin City District Plan (2GP) in 2015, followed by extensive public consultation. More >>
Steve Thompson To Step Down As Aurora Energy Chair After A Decade Of Transformation
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 11:31 am | Dunedin City Council
Long handover to support orderly transition to incoming Chair More >>
Dunedin’s State-Of-The-Art Accessible Bathrooms Open
Friday, 17 April 2026, 11:21 am | Dunedin City Council
With the toilets now open, Dunedin is the latest place in New Zealand and the first in the South Island with a fully accessible Changing Places bathroom. More >>
Voting Set To Begin In Dunedin By-Election
Thursday, 9 April 2026, 2:24 pm | Dunedin City Council
The by-election has been called to fill the vacancy left by the late Councillor Jules Radich, and there are 14 candidates standing for election. The polls will close at noon, Tuesday 12 May 2026. More >>
Major Contemporary Art Collection Gifted To DPAG
Tuesday, 7 April 2026, 5:05 pm | Dunedin City Council
The Barrs began collecting contemporary art in the 1970s, focusing on conceptual and experimental practices often overlooked by the market and public collections at the time. More >>
St Clair Seawall Handrail Replacement Set To Begin
Friday, 20 March 2026, 4:16 pm | Dunedin City Council
Dunedin City Council Group Manager Transport Jeanine Benson says there are sections where the existing railing has corroded posing a potential hazard. More >>
Dunedin City Council Seeks Next Chief Executive
Thursday, 19 March 2026, 4:10 pm | Dunedin City Council
Council is required to commence a process to appoint its next Chief Executive, as incumbent Sandy Graham’s second term concludes in October 2026. More >>
Information For Voters About DCC By-Election Candidates
Wednesday, 18 March 2026, 1:53 pm | Dunedin City Council
The by-election was called after the unexpected death of Councillor Jules Radich in January. Voting will open from 10 April, and the polls will close at midday on 12 May 2026. More >>
DCC Draft Annual Plan Reflects Preparation For Future
Friday, 27 February 2026, 5:17 pm | Dunedin City Council
The proposed non-water rate increase is 6.9% - lower than the 8.5% forecast in the 9 year plan. More >>
Changing Places Bathroom A First For Dunedin As Part Of New Public Toilets
Friday, 23 January 2026, 3:07 pm | Dunedin City Council
The location was chosen in collaboration with the disabled community and advocates based on its close proximity to town and ease of access. More >>
DCC To Pay Tribute To Late Former Mayor Jules Radich
Monday, 12 January 2026, 1:49 pm | Dunedin City Council
Jules served his first term as a Councillor between 2019 and 2022 before being elected the 59th Mayor of Dunedin. He served as Mayor until October 2025 and was then re-elected as a Councillor. More >>
Jules Radich Passing: Statement From Mayor Sophie
Sunday, 4 January 2026, 7:03 pm | Dunedin City Council
As Councillor Radich was a sitting Councillor, a by-election will now be triggered. More details will be provided next week. More >>
DCC’s Delivery Plan For Water Services Accepted
Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 2:31 pm | Dunedin City Council
The accepted plan sets out how Dunedin’s water services will be sustainably delivered and funded over the next 10 years. It confirms that the Dunedin City Council (DCC) will retain in-house control of drinking water, wastewater & stormwater services More >>
