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Govt should pay for NZ water chlorination - expert
Audio 25 Jan 2018A water engineer says the treatment of drinking water isn't a local issue anymore and should be addressed - and paid for - at a national level. His call comes as Christchurch city council votes on… Audio
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No council money to fix water supplies as gastro threat looms
Many local councils say they cannot afford to upgrade infrastructure which would help prevent hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders getting sick from drinking water. An official report into the… Audio
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Regions 'desperately need' infrastructure funding
Regional councils are asking the government to invest heavily in infrastructure, as many areas feel the pace of development isn't keeping up with demand. Audio
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Local govts await Labour's, NZ First's promises
Regional New Zealand featured as a battleground during the election campaign with New Zealand First and Labour both promising more development for communities outside the main centres. Speaking last… Audio
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National's urban planning idea 'lacks detail' - property council
As National looks for ways to boost supply in the housing market, its promising to allow cities to bypass the Resource Management Act in order to build more houses faster. But the Property Council has… Audio
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Labour's tourist levy: For and against
Labour is proposing a $25 levy on all tourists entering New Zealand, to be spent on improving tourism infrastructure and the environment. Local Government New Zealand president Dave Cull and Tourism… Audio
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Councils want to control your cat
Dunedin's Mayor Dave Cull says the measures like microchipping, de-sexing, and registering cats would reduce the risk to wildlife. Audio
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Dunedin City Council to review zoning after Otago flooding
Flooding in recent housing developments is concerning and the council will look at all areas zoned for subdivision, Dunedin's mayor says. Audio
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Landslip evacuation: 'It could have been much worse'
A Dunedin family got out of their home about 10 minutes before a slip came down beside their property in the winter storm that hit the city. Audio
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State of Emergency in Dunedin, Waitaki, to finish 9am today
The state of emergency in Dunedin and the Waitaki District will be lifted at nine o'clock this morning. The mayor, Dave Cull, says it may be some days before dozens of families are able to get back… Audio
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Sandbags out, roads cleared as Dunedin braces for storm
Dunedin is preparing for heavy rain this afternoon. The Mayor Dave Cull says rubbish will be collected early, roads and drains have been cleared and sandbags will be out and available to the public as… Audio
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Political commentators Stephen Mills and Matthew Hooton
Matthew Hooton and Stephen Mills discuss the local body election results, what now for a Mt Roskill by-election as Phil Goff vacates the seat and John Key on child poverty. Audio
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Change vote in Dunedin mayoralty
A crowded field of ten hopefuls are trying to unseat the two term Dunedin mayor Dave Cull. Audio
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Police tried to clear balconies - O'Connor
Students blocked police officers trying to clear balconies at a Dunedin concert before one collapsed, the Police Association says. Audio
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Dunedin City Council wants to clean up city's behaviour
Dunedin City Council concedes it needs to address some of the city's student safety issues after Friday night's balcony collapse. Audio
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Dunedin set to offer southern hospitality to Syrian refugees.
Dunedin has succeeded in its bid to host some of the 750 Syrian refugees coming to New Zealand over the next two and half years. Audio
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Sea levels 'not a matter of speculation'
There is no room for speculation about rising sea levels when you're standing up to your knees in water in your back yard, says Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull. Audio
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Dunedin mayor celebrate Highlanders win
The celebrations continue for the newly-crowned Super Rugby champions the Highlanders and their fans today. Audio
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Clean up underway as Dunedin dries out
Back now to Dunedin where the clean up of 170 properties and four flooded homes will continue today. Audio
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Top Stories for Friday 5 June 2015
Audio 5 Jun 2015Lecretia Seales, the terminally ill Wellington woman who asked for the right for a doctor to help her to end her life, has died overnight of natural causes. We'll talk to a close friend of the… Audio
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Dunedin faces huge clean-up after floods
About 200 properties have been affected by flooding in what is being described as a one-in-one-hundred-year event. Audio
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Dunedin Mayor updates situation after deluge
The Mayor of Dunedin is Dave Cull. Audio
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High and low quake risk city mayors discuss new EQ strengthening legislation
Audio 11 May 2015Some cities could be granted an extra 20 years to bring their earthquake prone buildings up to scratch. Audio
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Councillor accused of unprofessional behaviour
A code of conduct hearing against a Dunedin city councillor has heard he was aggressive and bullying to staff and independent professionals.
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Dunedin named 'City of Literature' by UN
From today Dunedin can now call itself a City of Literature after UNESCO accepted the city's bid to join one of the world's most exclusive book clubs. Audio