Dunedin City Council - Latest News [Page 5]
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 >>
DCC To Invest In Upgrade Of City Archive Facility
Tuesday, 2 May 2023, 7:34 pm | Dunedin City Council
The Dunedin City Council is confident a redevelopment of the city’s existing archive storage area will ensure the safety of the city’s precious collection. DCC Group Manager Property Services Anna Nilsen says, “We recognise the importance of this ... More >>
Hospital Campaign To Build On Positive Momentum
Friday, 28 April 2023, 6:23 pm | Dunedin City Council
Dunedin (Friday, 28 April 2023) – Gaining further positive results for the new Dunedin Hospital is now the focus of the Dunedin City Council’s ‘They Save We Pay’ campaign. “The collective strength of the South has been shown once again ... More >>
DCC To Seek Private Operator For Car Share Service
Thursday, 27 April 2023, 3:51 pm | Dunedin City Council
Dunedin (Thursday, 27 April 2023) – The Dunedin City Council will seek proposals from private operators interested in establishing a car share service in the city. The service, which is common overseas and already running in some New Zealand cities, ... More >>
Mayor’s Response To University Of Otago Announcement
Thursday, 20 April 2023, 7:28 pm | Dunedin City Council
Dunedin (Thursday, 20 April 2023) – Mayor of Dunedin Jules Radich says the city will do what it can to support those affected by today’s announcement from the University of Otago. “The University is at the heart of our city, and the town-gown ... More >>
Retail Quarter Upgrade Ahead Of Schedule
Tuesday, 18 April 2023, 12:58 pm | Dunedin City Council
Dunedin (Tuesday, 18 April 2023) – The next stage of Dunedin’s Retail Quarter upgrade is being brought forward to complete the project sooner. Work in George Street’s New Edinburgh Way will now begin on Monday, 1 May – earlier than originally planned. ... More >>
Hospital Announcement A Positive Step
Friday, 14 April 2023, 3:47 pm | Dunedin City Council
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich says today’s announcement from the Government updating plans for the new Dunedin Hospital are a welcome positive step in the right direction. “It is great the Minister of Health, Dr Ayesha Verrall, has listened to our community. ... More >>
Three Waters Reset ‘Step In The Right Direction’
Thursday, 13 April 2023, 3:55 pm | Dunedin City Council
Dunedin (Thursday, 13 April 2023) – Changes to the government’s planned Three Waters reforms – including more regional control – are a welcome step in the right direction, but more detail is needed. The government reset of the planned reforms, ... More >>