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Mana Moana: Ōtepoti To Deliver Spectacular Show
Wednesday, 12 July 2023, 1:45 pm | Dunedin City Council
Dunedin (Wednesday, 12 July 2023) – The spectacular Mana Moana: Ōtepoti water and light show is returning to Ōtepoti Dunedin as part of this year’s Matariki holiday celebrations. The free show, which drew an estimated 20,000 people to the ... More >>
By-election For Seat On Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board
Wednesday, 12 July 2023, 11:55 am | Dunedin City Council
A by-election will be held for the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board following the death of board member Brian Miller earlier this month. Dunedin deputy electoral officer Clare Sullivan says Mr Miller’s death leaves a vacancy on the board which needs ... More >>
Mayoral Statement - Unacceptable Behaviour Directed Towards Syrian Family In Mosgiel
Thursday, 6 July 2023, 6:54 pm | Dunedin City Council
“I am very saddened to hear of such completely unacceptable behaviour in our community. “The behaviour flies in the face of the values of hospitality, equality and inclusion which our community hold so dear. It simply won’t be tolerated. “Our Community ... More >>
Mayor Acknowledges Death Of Board Member
Thursday, 6 July 2023, 6:51 pm | Dunedin City Council
Dunedin (Thursday, 6 July 2023) – Mayor of Dunedin Jules Radich acknowledges the contribution of Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board member Brian Miller, who passed away over the weekend. Mr Miller was a long-serving board member first elected in 1995, ... More >>
DCC To Government: ‘It’s Not Too Late To Stop This’
Wednesday, 5 July 2023, 10:33 am | Dunedin City Council
The Dunedin City Council says it is not too late to rethink planned Three Waters reforms by exploring other models that could save ratepayers from significantly higher costs in future. The DCC has now finalised its submission on the Water Services Entities ... More >>
First Headline Act Announced For FIFA Fan Festival™
Friday, 30 June 2023, 8:24 pm | Dunedin City Council
Dunedin (Friday, June 30, 2023) – We are delighted to announce that Dames Jools and Lynda Topp will be headlining at Ōtepoti Dunedin’s FIFA Fan Festival™ next month. Thefan festivalis a key part of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™, offering ... More >>
Tuia Programme Rakatahi Gather At Ōtākou Marae
Friday, 30 June 2023, 8:19 pm | Dunedin City Council
Dunedin (Friday, 30 June 2023) – Ōtepoti’s latest Tuia rakatahi are today being joined by around 90 other members of the programme, both past and present from around Aotearoa New Zealand for a gathering at Ōtākou Marae. The Tuia programme is a long-term, ... More >>
Mayor of Dunedin - Media Statement
Wednesday, 21 June 2023, 9:09 am | Dunedin City Council
“It’s positive that the crucial role of Local Government has been recognised in The Future for Local Government final report,” said Mayor Jules Radich. Council will not rush to provide an opinion until we have had time to digest and process ... More >>
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Trophy Tour Coming To Town
Friday, 16 June 2023, 2:50 pm | Dunedin City Council
Football fans will soon have an opportunity to see the original FIFA Women’s World Cup™. The trophy will be in Ōtepoti Dunedin from 22-25 June as part of the biggest tour in the history of the women’s tournament, covering all 32 participating nations ... More >>
Harbour Shared Path To Be Known As Te Aka Ōtākou
Thursday, 15 June 2023, 11:37 am | Dunedin City Council
Dunedin (Thursday, 15 June 2023) – Dunedin’s shared pathway running ‘port to port’ around Otago Harbour now has a new name thanks to Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou. The full trail from Port Chalmers to beyond Portobello will be known as Te Aka Ōtākou ... More >>
Drivers Reminded To Take Care On Icy Winter Roads
Wednesday, 7 June 2023, 9:20 pm | Dunedin City Council
Dunedin (Wednesday, 7 June 2023) – The return of frosty winter mornings in Dunedin is a timely reminder for motorists to take extra care, slow down and drive to the conditions. DCC Transport Delivery Manager Ben Hogan says, “It’s important people ... More >>
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ On Its Way
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 2:35 pm | Dunedin City Council
With fewer than 50 days to go until the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ kicks off, Ōtepoti Dunedin is preparing to play its part in one of the largest sporting events ever hosted in New Zealand. The tournament begins on 20 July 2023 and is expected ... More >>
Public Opening Will Ensure New Facility Makes A Splash
Tuesday, 30 May 2023, 3:54 pm | Dunedin City Council
After years of eager waiting, Mosgiel people will have a new aquatic centre with the opening of the state-of-the-art Te Puna o Whakaehu next month. Mayor of Dunedin Jules Radich will officially open the pool on Monday, 19 June. He says the pool is ... More >>
Work To Manage Historic Landfill Progressing
Thursday, 25 May 2023, 5:07 pm | Dunedin City Council
The Dunedin City Council is stepping up its investigation of an historic landfill under Kettle Park as part of the comprehensive and long term St Clair – St Kilda Coastal Plan. DCC General Manager Infrastructure and Development Simon Drew says ... More >>
Speed Limit Changes To Improve School Safety
Wednesday, 24 May 2023, 11:08 am | Dunedin City Council
Dunedin (Wednesday 24 May 2023) – School zones in Dunedin will soon be safer for tamariki as speed limits are lowered to 30km/h around all schools. The changes to speed limits are part of the Interim Speed Management Plan (ISMP) which requires ... More >>
‘Pawsome’ Sustainability Initiatives For Dunedin Dogs
Friday, 12 May 2023, 12:00 pm | Dunedin City Council
Dunedin (Friday, 12 May 2023) – In a move to be more sustainable and make life easier for dog owners, the Dunedin City Council is changing its approach to the tags and bags it provides as part of the dog registration process. In a move to cut plastic ... More >>
Smooth Hill Landfill Granted Consent
Tuesday, 9 May 2023, 9:08 pm | Dunedin City Council
The Dunedin City Council is now in a position to progress work on a new top-class landfill at Smooth Hill, after the Environment Court today granted consent for the project. DCC Chief Executive Sandy Graham says the decision, following a Court mediation ... More >>
Princes Street Buildings Granted Demolition Consent
Tuesday, 9 May 2023, 9:06 pm | Dunedin City Council
A group of derelict and dangerous buildings in Princes Street will be demolished, but the owner will now retain one of those earlier earmarked for removal. The DCC has today granted consent for the demolition of buildings at 380, 382 and 386 Princes ... More >>
Local Healthcare Workforce Acknowledged – You Swim We Pay
Monday, 8 May 2023, 11:21 am | Dunedin City Council
Dunedin (Monday, 8 May 2023) – To coincide with International Nurses Day, the Dunedin City Council is recognising all healthcare workers and their whānau by offering complimentary access to the Moana Pool swimming facility from Friday 12 to Sunday ... More >>
Rimu Tree To Mark Coronation Of King Charles III
Wednesday, 3 May 2023, 8:39 pm | Dunedin City Council
A Rimu tree will be planted at Dunedin Botanic Garden this weekend to mark the coronation of King Charles III. Mayor of Dunedin Jules Radich, mana whenua representatives and other dignitaries will gather on Saturday (6 May 2023) for the planting of the Rimu ... More >>