Dunedin City Council - Latest News [Page 1]
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 >>
DCC To Residents: Stay Home And Stay Safe
Thursday, 23 October 2025, 5:19 pm | Dunedin City Council
DCC General Manager City Services Scott MacLean says the city is still experiencing severe winds, which are expected to continue into the evening, and a full clean-up operation will get underway only once it is safe to do so. More >>
Green Island Resource Recovery Park Redevelopment Beginning
Thursday, 11 September 2025, 11:59 am | Dunedin City Council
Work will initially concentrate on the services such as water, power, drainage, and roads, etc, and the public can expect to see lots of preparation for building foundations. More >>
Good Response To South Dunedin Future Engagement
Monday, 21 July 2025, 9:25 am | Dunedin City Council
The community was asked to respond to seven potential adaptation futures for South Dunedin, as well as public tolerance of flooding and views on funding climate adaptation. More >>
DCC Continues Improvements At Moana Pool
Friday, 6 June 2025, 9:31 am | Dunedin City Council
DCC Group Manager Parks and Recreation Heath Ellis says the latest work – which is set to begin on 10 June – will involve a refurbishment of the existing hydroslides to ensure they remain a popular attraction for the community. More >>
Work Begins To Make Gasworks Chimney Safe
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 10:39 am | Dunedin City Council
DCC Group Manager Property Services Anna Nilsen says, “We have now received updated specialist advice and the results of detailed inspections of the chimney, which have been carried out using drones and crane access to the structure." More >>
Mayor: Govt Funding Needed To Help Tackle Homelessness
Friday, 9 May 2025, 3:50 pm | Dunedin City Council
We could have been waking up to news of a fatality, and I’m extremely relieved that isn’t the case, but this morning’s fire should put the government on notice that action is needed, Mayor Radich says. More >>
Mayor To Minister: Dunedin Is Watching Closely
Friday, 2 May 2025, 6:00 pm | Dunedin City Council
“This hospital remains a critically important project for our region and the country, and we’re all watching closely to make sure the Government delivers on its commitments," Mayor of Dunedin Jules Radich says. More >>
Proposal For New Parking Time Restrictions At St Clair Open For Consultation
Thursday, 1 May 2025, 12:03 pm | Dunedin City Council
The proposed changes aim to increase parking turnover and availability, and to help better meet the needs of local businesses and the community. New short stay time restrictions will improve safety in the area and reduce instances of illegal stopping ... More >>
