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South Dunedin Future To Focus On Near-Term Infrastructure Investment And Longer-Term Adaptation

Thursday, 30 July 2026, 4:22 pm | Dunedin City Council

South Dunedin communities have told us they want to see progress on reducing flood risk while also ensuring longer-term adaptation options are thoroughly tested. More >>

Residents Happy To Be Home In New DCC Community Housing Units

Wednesday, 29 July 2026, 5:34 pm | Dunedin City Council

DCC Group Manager Property Services Anna Nilsen says the new community housing units are a vast improvement on the previous units and the tenants are thrilled with their new lodgings. More >>

DCC To Consider Updated Approach To Emissions Targets

Friday, 17 July 2026, 4:25 pm | Dunedin City Council

Dunedin City Council’s Zero Carbon Acting Manager Rory McLean says the report is about ensuring the city's emissions targets remain credible and evidence-based. More >>

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 >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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