Dunedin City Council - Latest News [Page 55]
Support bands named for New Year’s Eve
Friday, 14 September 2012, 11:05 am | Dunedin City Council
Dunedin (Friday, 14 September 2012) – Local bands Cougar Zoo and The Foxy Tones have been named as support acts to Bluestone at Dunedin’s New Year’s Eve concert in the Octagon. More >>
Economic Development Plan Backed by Dunedin Organisations
Thursday, 13 September 2012, 5:23 pm | Dunedin City Council
A 10-year-plan to grow 10,000 jobs and create $10,000 in extra income for residents in the next 10 years is receiving strong backing from key Dunedin organisations. More >>
Athenaeum Withdrawn From Market
Thursday, 13 September 2012, 4:59 pm | Dunedin City Council
The Athenaeum has been withdrawn from the market to give Dunedin City Councillors time to fully consider its future. The Octagon building had been advertised for sale, but the Dunedin City Council today withdrew the property from the market. More >>
Dead Headers Keep Camellias Looking Their Best
Tuesday, 11 September 2012, 11:10 am | Dunedin City Council
It's a tea party with a difference this Saturday at the Dunedin Botanic Garden. Volunteers are gathering to keep the camellias beautiful and enjoy a dose of fun, followed by a shared picnic. More >>
People’s Panel reaches 500 members
Monday, 10 September 2012, 12:13 pm | Dunedin City Council
Dunedin (Monday, 10 September 2012) – The Dunedin City Council (DCC) launched the Dunedin People’s Panel on 7 August 2012, since when, 503 people have joined the People’s Panel. More >>
Airport Welcome for Rugby Teams
Tuesday, 4 September 2012, 10:58 am | Dunedin City Council
Dunedin (Tuesday 4 September) – Dunedin people are being urged to roll out a warm southern welcome for the arrival of the All Blacks and the Springboks for their test match this month. More >>
Options for Anzac Avenue/Castle Street Intersection
Monday, 3 September 2012, 2:31 pm | Dunedin City Council
Options for Anzac Avenue/Castle Street Intersection Dunedin (Monday 3 September) - The New Zealand Transport Authority (NZTA) has approached the Council regarding cycle safety at the Anzac Avenue/Castle Street intersection. More >>
Public Encouraged To Give Views On District Plan Review
Friday, 31 August 2012, 4:13 pm | Dunedin City Council
Public Encouraged To Give Their Views On District Plan Review Dunedin (Friday 31 August) – Whether it’s a large-scale development or putting up a garage, the planning rules that shape Dunedin are under scrutiny. More >>
Nicky Pellegrino Talks About Latest Novel At City Library
Tuesday, 28 August 2012, 3:04 pm | Dunedin City Council
Dunedin (Tuesday 28 August 2012) – Bestselling author, Nicky Pellegrino, will be at the Dunedin City Library on Monday 3 September from 7.00pm, to talk about her latest novel, When in Rome. Pellegrino, a regular columnist for NZ Woman’s Weekly ... More >>
eAudiobooks now available at Dunedin Public Libraries
Wednesday, 22 August 2012, 12:32 pm | Dunedin City Council
The Dunedin Public Libraries has supplemented its very popular talking book collection with a small (but growing) collection of digital eAudiobooks, available at www.dunedinlibraries.govt.nz. More >>
Sensory Award for Art Tours
Monday, 20 August 2012, 2:09 pm | Dunedin City Council
Dunedin (Monday, 20 August 2012) - Dunedin Public Art Gallery Visitor Programmes Co-ordinator Lynda Cullen was very pleased to be awarded with a beautiful (and, no doubt, delicious) edible award by Julie Woods from the Otago branch of Blind Citizens. ... More >>
Student Volunteer Programmes Receive Ministry Support
Thursday, 26 July 2012, 12:08 pm | Dunedin City Council
The DCC has been successful in its application to the Ministry of Youth Development’s Youth Development Partnership Fund 2012. The Ministry has granted a total of $50,000 (excluding GST), towards the Student Community Involvement Programme (SCIP) and the ... More >>
Aspiring Leaders’ Forum 2012 Nominees to represent the city
Wednesday, 25 July 2012, 1:54 pm | Dunedin City Council
This year, the Mayor of Dunedin and the Otago Community Trust have selected three young people to attend the Aspiring Leaders' Forum in Wellington from tomorrow. More >>
A review of swim coaching services at Moana Pool
Wednesday, 18 July 2012, 3:16 pm | Dunedin City Council
Independent Review of Swim Coaching Services at Moana Pool Dunedin (Wednesday, 18 July 2012) - A review of swim coaching services at Moana Pool has been completed by an independent panel. More >>
Draft Social Wellbeing Strategy Fact Sheet
Wednesday, 18 July 2012, 1:23 pm | Dunedin City Council
Why develop a Social Wellbeing Strategy? The Local Government Act 2002 requires the Dunedin City Council to promote the social wellbeing of its communities. The DCC has a wide range of functions related to social wellbeing, including: More >>
New DPAG Director Announced
Tuesday, 10 July 2012, 12:39 pm | Dunedin City Council
Dunedin (Monday 9 July 2012) - The Dunedin City Council has announced the appointment of Cam McCracken to the position of Director of the Dunedin Public Art Gallery. More >>
DCC Lifeline Strategy Wins Award
Tuesday, 26 June 2012, 10:26 am | Dunedin City Council
The Dunedin City Council is very pleased to announce that the Dunedin City Raw Water Lifelines Strategy has won the national NAMS Innovation in Asset Management Planning Award at the Ingenium Excellence Awards on Saturday 23 June. More >>
Free Parking – for Cycles
Tuesday, 19 June 2012, 4:52 pm | Dunedin City Council
The rollout of 56 new cycle stands around the city is almost complete. The sites are high demand and high profile areas that were identified in consultation with community boards and cycling groups. More >>
Puaka Matariki Festival 2012 launch
Wednesday, 13 June 2012, 5:04 pm | Dunedin City Council
Mayor Dave Cull is a guest speaker at the launch of the Puaka Matariki Festival at 5.00pm on Friday, 15 June at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery. Mayor Cull says the growth of the Festival over the past few years makes it an exciting addition to the ... More >>
Puaka Matariki Festival 2012 :Plenty to Celebrate
Friday, 1 June 2012, 6:34 pm | Dunedin City Council
Puaka Matariki Festival 2012 Plenty to Celebrate Dunedin (Friday 1 June) – The biggest and most diverse programme of events for Dunedin’s Puaka Matariki Festival has been announced today and is available at www.matarikidunedin.co.nz . The Festival ... More >>
