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Wednesday 14th December, 2011
A Dunedin City Council competition seems to be proving that people either aren't interested in competitions or aren't interested in their street.
The Most Improved Street Awards have had to be extended due to not a single entry being received.
The competition is judged on improvements to the overall tidiness of a street and the lack of things like rubbish and graffiti.
Entries were to close tomorrow, but the deadline has been extended until mid-January in the hope of attracting at least one entrant.
Tuesday 13th December, 2011
The Ministry of Justice has made interim arrangements for court services, following a decision to close six courts across the country for earthquake strengthening.
The Dunedin District Court building may be the next to be temporarily closed, pending the release of a report on the building's condition.
Monday 12th December, 2011
During a tense and at times emotional session, the Dunedin City Council passed a motion to allow vehicle access to John Wilson Drive.
The subject of whether to re open the road has been passed around the council table for many years, and the general consensus of councillors is that they're sick of it.
Both councillors for and against opening the drive up to traffic between 11am and 2pm weekdays spoke passionately, with the Mayor calling for each councillor to record their vote out loud.
Tuesday 06th December, 2011
The Southern Trust, the New Zealand Community Trust and the Lion Foundation have all made significant financial contributions to the development of Forsyth Barr Stadium.
The Southern Trust donated $50,000 towards the playing surface system.
The Community Trust contributed $905,000 towards the installation of the Desso Grass Master playing surface system and the stadium's media suite.
And the Lion Foundation donated $300,000 to the provision of moveable seating in the East Stand.
Monday 05th December, 2011
Yesterday the city's annual Santa Parade negotiated its way down George Street to the delight of around 40 thousand people.
However there was a noticeable delay between the lead float, and the peleton, which organisers attribute to crowd control.
Wednesday 30th November, 2011
The vexed issue of John Wilson Drive was once again on the table today during a meeting of the DCC's Community Development Committee.
When asked whether the drive should be reopened to vehicles, the committee reflected public opinion and was split 50-50, until Chairperson Bill Acklin cast his deciding vote.
Friday 25th November, 2011
The Dunedin City Council has extended the consultation period around its spatial plan.
Submissions were to close on December 13th, however the council is citing overwhelming public interest as the reason for adding a month to the period.
DCC City Development Manager, Anna Johnson says many people have asked the council for more time to discuss it with their families over the holidays.
The revised deadline for submissions has been extended to January 13th next year.
Thursday 24th November, 2011
The Dunedin City and Otago Regional Councils are considering delegating the management and contracting of bus services in the area to the DCC.
Both Councils have tasked their chief executives with conducting a cost-analysis review over the next 12 months, reporting their findings by late next year.
Mayor Dave Cull says the process should not be rushed, but should not be allowed to languish, either.
Wednesday 23rd November, 2011
Tourism Dunedin recently advertised for four people to join the staff in its Princes Street office.
But there is a little collateral damage, with a handful of part-time roles being disestablished.