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Monday 17th October, 2011
Three days on for Occupy Dunedin, and the Octagon is filled with tents, while numbers of people supporting the campaign are reportedly on the increase.
Campaigner Kieran Trass says more people are showing an interest in the protest, with around 80 people camped out on the Octagon lawn.
Trass says people across the city are showing their support by dropping off supplies of food to the protesters.
He says the campaign is highly organised, with everything from recycling to security in the evenings.
Monday 17th October, 2011
The Occupy Wall Street movement began around a month ago, with people camping in America's financial heart to protest against a system they claim is unfair.
Over the weekend the movement arrived in New Zealand, with groups of protesters setting up in the major centres, including Dunedin's Octagon.
Friday 14th October, 2011
Next week's DCC Planning and Environment Committee meeting is to discuss changes to the city's 10 year old rideshare scheme.
One proposal is the current scheme be abandoned when current registrations end on March the 1st.
There are also proposals to look into options around a student bus pass, and to research the possibility of an Internet-based rideshare programme.
The Committee meets on Tuesday.
Wednesday 12th October, 2011
A local poet presented the Dunedin City Council with three framed poems today, to be displayed in the City Library, as a legacy for the people of Dunedin.
The poems recognise three significant moments in New Zealand's sporting history: two of them carry a rugby theme, and one is about soccer.
Wednesday 12th October, 2011
At the beginning of the year, the Dunedin City Council began looking at ways to better manage the city's water services, with a Council Controlled Organisation given consideration.
A new proposal has recently been tabled by Delta, and at next week's Council meeting Councillors will consider investigating it.
Tuesday 11th October, 2011
The Acting Minister of Economic Development, David Carter, was in town today, to speak at a Chamber of Commerce Business Forum.
The Minister spoke about the challenges and opportunities for economic growth in New Zealand, particularly in relation to trade, research and innovation.
Friday 30th September, 2011
Three hundred extra car parks will soon be available in Dunedin, as the Dunedin City Council look to take pressure off high demand areas.
The St Andrew Street car park used to be partially leased by the University, but with that agreement finished it will soon be a case of first in first served.
Wednesday 28th September, 2011
The New Zealand Transport Agency has released its latest update on the Caversham Highway 4 laning project.
The agency says all is going well, and they expect the 30m bridge decking to be delivered in the not-too-distant future.
Wednesday 28th September, 2011
The thousands of international supporters in Dunedin for the Rugby World Cup have impressed officials behind the tournament's local logistics.
English, Argentinian, Romanian and Georgian fans have all had their day, leaving the last hurrah to the Irish and Italians.
Thursday 22nd September, 2011
The Otago Regional Council is slightly bemused by claims there have been significant rates rises for some residents.
A number of people contacted 9 Local News with concerns over the amount their regional council rates had risen, but the ORC doesn't think that's the case.