Lee Vandervis
Dunedin councillor loses legal battle over parking ticket
A Dunedin councillor who took legal action against his own council over a spat which started with a $12 parking ticket has lost his case in court.
An altercation between councillor Lee Vandervis and… Audio
Dunedin councillor told to apologise for intimidating behaviour
A Dunedin councillor has been told to apologise for aggressive and intimidating behaviour, or he'll be stripped of some of his roles.
Three Dunedin councillors complained about the behaviour of Lee… Audio
Mayoral candidates concerned by low voter turnout
Low voter turnout and the way votes are cast are concerning mayoral candidates across the country - hoping to take out the top job. Voting in the local body elections closes at noon on Saturday. As… Audio
A record 14 candidates vying for Dunedin mayoralty
A record 14 candidates have joined the field for Dunedin's soon-to-be vacant mayoralty, with incumbent Dave Cull stepping down in October. They include six sitting councillors - all whom believe they… Audio
Big hopes: Record number of candidates for Dunedin mayoralty
A record number of candidates have put their name forward to contest for Dunedin's mayoralty. Fourteen hope to fill the void left by three-term incumbent Dave Cull who is stepping aside. RNZ's Timothy… Audio
The cycleways debate continues
A University of Otago study has found investing in cycleways and walking paths encourages people to drive less, based on results from New Plymouth and Hastings. Audio
"The sheer numbers need to be managed"
Some Dunedin city councillors are bitterly disappointed over the failure of the council to pass a bylaw banning freedom campers without toilets. The council narrowly voted down the proposed bylaw… Audio
Candidate with disability not fit for job, councillor says
A Dunedin councillor and mayoral candidate has told another candidate he's not up to the job because he has cerebral palsy. Video
Change vote in Dunedin mayoralty
A crowded field of ten hopefuls are trying to unseat the two term Dunedin mayor Dave Cull. Audio
Dunedin City Council to bail out the Otago Rugby Union
With Lee Vandervis - Dunedin City Councillor opposed to the bail out of Otago Rugby. Audio
Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium
Dunedin ratepayers are facing the prospect of even higher rates to pay for the $200 million stadium. Rates next year could go up by nearly 12 per cent because of a looming budget shortfall. Jim talks… Audio