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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 were the only ones. Curiosity got the better of me, so I endeavored to research our American counterp...

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 council would also support the Otago Central Rail Trust in seeking funding for a feasibility study ...

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 about Vandervis after he pointed and yelled at deputy mayor Christine Garey after a city council meeti...

Councillor apologises over Otago lead contamination: 'We're 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 Dunedin councillor has not shied away from it over lead contamination of drinking water. Councillor...

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 attending committee meetings over angry and abusive behaviour. The council held an emergency meeting this mo...