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A Dunedin councillor called a proposal for a rainbow crossing in the central city "virtue signalling". But the city's airport has no such qualms.

An outspoken councillor has shared how he got access to an unproven drug touted as a Covid-19 treatment, but the Ministry of Health warns people not to follow suit.

Hamish McNeilly/Stuff Rachel Wesley, of Ōtākou Rūnaka, and Matapura Ellison, Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki, address the Dunedin City Council. The two committees were a “good starting point” for the council and mana whenua to work together, council chief executive Sandy Graham said. She confirmed, after questioning from Cr Lee Vandervis, that a 2006 memorandum of understanding between the council and mana whenua would also be reviewed. The memorandum gave Māori opportunities to c...

A visibly emotional Aaron Hawkins said weather events such as the Canterbury flooding would be more frequent with a "less stable environment".

It started as a debate over transport, but Dunedin's non-driving mayor Aaron Hawkins became emotional when addressing the Canterbury flooding.

Dunedin, but not as you know it If you’re on Facebook or part of Dunedin News, chances are you’ve come across Dunedin, Florida. Every now and again on Dunedin News, boomers will post things like “I don’t know how I ended up in this group, I’m looking for Dunedin, Florida.” It is then accompanied by a thread of comments of boomers bonding over talking shit about America. It got me wondering, where the fuck is Dunedin, Florida? Where is it? How is there another Dunedin? I thought we w...

Afterwards, mayor Aaron Hawkins said there was no appetite to sell or close the business. The council decided to request a report into extending the existing arrangements with the train company to June 30, 2022. It was a “significant decision”, Hawkins said. Stuff The Taieri Gorge Railway passes through a tunnel and over a viaduct. The report would investigate retaining the operation under city ownership, using either the KiwiRail network, or coupling it with the Taieri Gorge line. The...

The censure cost $14,000, including $11,000 in legal fees, but that bill rose after Cr Vandervis sought a judicial review. Hamish McNeilly/Stuff Councillor Lee Vandervis took legal action in the High Court over a council decision to censure him. That review in November, which upheld the council’s position, cost it $42,372, a figure which could climb further if the matter is taken to the Court of Appeal. The council also accrued costs of $25,841 after three councillors lodged a complaint ab...

Councillor apologises over Otago lead contamination: Were sorry this community went through this 15 Feb, 2021 07:36 AM 3 minutes to read The source of occasional elevated lead levels is not known, but the frequency of testing and range of methods have been boosted. Photo / RNZ The source of occasional elevated lead levels is not known, but the frequency of testing and range of methods have been boosted. Photo / RNZ Otago Daily Times By: Grant Miller "Sorry" may be a hard word to use, but one Du...

Waikato Regional councillor suspended from council meetings over angry and abusive behaviour 11 Feb, 2021 12:03 AM 4 minutes to read Waikato Regional Councillor Fred Lichtwark has had his membership from most council committees suspended. Photo / Supplied Waikato Regional Councillor Fred Lichtwark has had his membership from most council committees suspended. Photo / Supplied Herald reporter based in HamiltonNikki.Preston@nzme.co.nz A Waikato Regional councillor has been suspended from attendin...