<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Factline Dunedin City Council</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline</link><description>The latest issue of Factline from the Dunedin City Council</description><image><title>Dunedin City Council</title><url>./?a=14583</url><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline</link></image><item><title>Making it easy to recycle</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/making-it-easy-to-recycle</link><description>The DCC's Solid Waste Team has been trialling recycling stations at events this year as part of the DCC's commitment to sustainable practice and education.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:37:26 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/making-it-easy-to-recycle</guid></item><item><title>Seeking NFP clients!</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/seeking-nfp-clients!</link><description>The Dunedin Community Accounting service is re-opening on Monday 15 March and, following the success of its first year, is looking for more clients.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:37:20 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/seeking-nfp-clients!</guid></item><item><title>Make your business greener</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/make-your-business-greener</link><description>If you are investigating how to make your business more environmentally aware, a free DCC seminar may provide you with some useful information.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:37:14 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/make-your-business-greener</guid></item><item><title>Youth getting engaged</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/youth-getting-engaged</link><description>The early results for the Youth Zone(s) consultation are staggering, with nearly 400 submissions received in the first week.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:37:06 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/youth-getting-engaged</guid></item><item><title>UCI Oceania MTB Championships</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/uci-oceania-mtb-championships</link><description>From 18-21 March, the UCI Oceania Mountain Bike Championships will be testing the tracks at Forrester Park and Bethunes Gully.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:37:00 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/uci-oceania-mtb-championships</guid></item><item><title>Social Housing Strategy ratified</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/social-housing-strategy-ratified</link><description>The future of social housing in Dunedin has been confirmed following the ratification of the DCC's Social Housing Strategy 2010-20 by the Council</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:36:55 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/social-housing-strategy-ratified</guid></item><item><title>A kick start for iD</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/a-kick-start-for-id</link><description>The DCC has funded and supported iD Dunedin Fashion Week since it began 11 years ago and this year has increased its funding to $105,000, making the Council a key sponsor of this event.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:36:47 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/a-kick-start-for-id</guid></item><item><title>Councillors out on the town</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/councillors-out-on-the-town</link><description>A group of councillors and senior DCC staff took part in a night time familiarisation tour of the city last Saturday.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:36:40 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/councillors-out-on-the-town</guid></item><item><title>The show's on the road...</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/the-shows-on-the-road</link><description>This year, the DCC is taking a different approach to consultation for the Draft 2010 Annual Plan, seeking to engage as many people as possible.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:36:34 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/the-shows-on-the-road</guid></item><item><title>Signs for Rose Garden</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/signs-for-rose-garden</link><description>The Botanic Garden's Rose Garden has been given a treat with 19 new interpretive signs telling bite-sized stories about the roses.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:28:14 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/signs-for-rose-garden</guid></item><item><title>Earth Hour - what can your business do?</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/earth-hour-what-can-your-business-do</link><description>The DCC is working in partnership with six other city  organisations to co-ordinate the South Island's major Earth Hour event.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:28:09 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/earth-hour-what-can-your-business-do</guid></item><item><title>Dunedin businesses - get in quick!</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/dunedin-businesses-get-in-quick!</link><description>Otago businesses wanting to accelerate the delivery of their  product to market can now get access to a world of experts.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:28:03 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/dunedin-businesses-get-in-quick!</guid></item><item><title>$6million up for grabs!</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/$6million-up-for-grabs!</link><description>Six of the organisations that provide community funding in the Dunedin area have around $6million between them to distribute this year.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:27:57 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/$6million-up-for-grabs!</guid></item><item><title>Getting it together</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/getting-it-together</link><description>Industry collaborations were the focus of a one-day workshop run by the DCC's Economic Development Unit.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:27:51 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/getting-it-together</guid></item><item><title>What happens in your area?</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/what-happens-in-your-area</link><description>As part of the DCC's City Development research programme, the character of Dunedin's activity centres is being studied.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:27:46 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/what-happens-in-your-area</guid></item><item><title>A practical welcome to the city</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/a-practical-welcome-to-the-city</link><description>Newcomers to Dunedin will find a new welcome to Dunedin, with a free monthly orientation tour.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:27:41 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/a-practical-welcome-to-the-city</guid></item><item><title>Ideas sought for John Wilson Ocean Drive</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/ideas-sought-for-john-wilson-ocean-drive</link><description>The DCC???s Community and Recreation Services team is seeking ideas from the public about the future use of John Wilson Ocean Drive (JWOD).</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:27:35 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/ideas-sought-for-john-wilson-ocean-drive</guid></item><item><title>Wingatui Road Bridge to be replaced</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/wingatui-road-bridge-to-be-replaced</link><description>Work is due to start on the replacement of the Wingatui Road Bridge over the Silver Stream.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:27:29 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/wingatui-road-bridge-to-be-replaced</guid></item><item><title>The Stadium - who does what</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/the-stadium-who-does-what</link><description>Following the annual revision of the service level agreement between the DCC and the Carisbrook Stadium Charitable Trust (CSCT), a further definition of the roles has evolved.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:27:24 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/the-stadium-who-does-what</guid></item><item><title>Once upon a Sunday</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/once-upon-a-sunday</link><description>At the Dunedin City Library, every first Sunday of the month, Dunedin storyteller Kaitrin McMullen is entertaining young children and their parents with a new "Stories on a Sunday" programme.</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:04:56 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/once-upon-a-sunday</guid></item><item><title>Work finished at Moana Pool</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/work-finished-at-moana-pool</link><description>The development of Moana Pool's entrance foyer is complete with users of the pool "mostly positive" about the changes,</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:04:51 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/work-finished-at-moana-pool</guid></item><item><title>Free internet and more at Libraries</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/free-internet-and-more-at-libraries</link><description>On 22 February, Dunedin Public Libraries is scheduled to join the Aotearoa People's Network Kaharoa (APNK), and will provide free access to high speed broadband and a range of associated software applications for Library users.</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:04:46 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/free-internet-and-more-at-libraries</guid></item><item><title>Mediterranean Garden almost ready</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/mediterranean-garden-almost-ready</link><description>Work is continuing on the Mediterranean Garden Development at the Dunedin Botanic Garden with the water and electrical services connected and the terrace and pool built.</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:04:42 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/mediterranean-garden-almost-ready</guid></item><item><title>Welcoming teen readers</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/welcoming-teen-readers</link><description>Mosgiel Library's teen area is having a makeover, with new colour on the walls, beanbags on the floor, new shelving, lighting and artwork to inspire.</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:04:38 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/welcoming-teen-readers</guid></item><item><title>Mosgiel back on bore water</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/mosgiel-back-on-bore-water</link><description>Water for the Mosgiel, Kinmont, Braeside and East Taieri communities was switched back to the Mosgiel Borefield in mid-January after repairs on the Quarry Hill Reservoir near Mosgiel were completed.</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:04:33 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/mosgiel-back-on-bore-water</guid></item><item><title>Summer better spent at the indoor pool</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/summer-better-spent-at-the-indoor-pool</link><description>The cooler weather during much of the summer holidays has been a bonus for Moana Pool.</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:04:30 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/summer-better-spent-at-the-indoor-pool</guid></item><item><title>The Barking Mad Book Sale</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/the-barking-mad-book-sale</link><description>Book enthusiasts are looking forward to finding bargains at Dunedin Public Libraries' Barking Mad Book Sale from Friday.</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:04:23 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/the-barking-mad-book-sale</guid></item><item><title>Dates set for 2010</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/dates-set-for-2010</link><description>The draft Annual Plan will be available for public consultation on Saturday, 13 March 2010 with public hearing dates set for the week starting 3 May 2010.</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:04:17 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/dates-set-for-2010</guid></item><item><title>Numbers added up</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/numbers-added-up</link><description>Financial assistance of $10,000 for the Dunedin Community Accounting Centre has been allocated on an ongoing basis as part of the 2009/2010 Community Plan.</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:04:13 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/numbers-added-up</guid></item><item><title>Community Boards' Priorities</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/community-boards-priorities</link><description>The chairs of the six Dunedin Community Boards turned up in January for their annual face-to-face with Councillors to outline their pressing issues.</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:04:08 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/community-boards-priorities</guid></item><item><title>Dunedin welcomes the tiger</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/dunedin-welcomes-the-tiger</link><description>Dunedin is about to celebrate 2010's second New Year. The Year of the Tiger will be welcomed in at the Dunedin Chinese Garden</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:04:04 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/february-2010/dunedin-welcomes-the-tiger</guid></item><item><title>Interest in market stalls</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/interest-in-market-stalls</link><description>The 2010 Thieves' Alley Market Day is looking to be bigger than ever.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:33:08 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/interest-in-market-stalls</guid></item><item><title>Students' gesture of atonement</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/students-gesture-of-atonement</link><description>The University of Otago Students Association has given a cheque to the DCC.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:32:52 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/students-gesture-of-atonement</guid></item><item><title>Rummage relaunched</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/rummage-relaunched</link><description>The Green Island Resource Recovery Centre store has been relaunched as Rummage.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:32:35 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/rummage-relaunched</guid></item><item><title>Water short in Mosgiel</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/water-short-in-mosgiel</link><description>The first water restrictions of the summer have been imposed.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:32:13 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/water-short-in-mosgiel</guid></item><item><title>Standard &amp;amp; Poor's - DCC AA- stable </title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/standard-and-poors-dcc-aa-stable</link><description>Credit rating agency, Standard &amp; Poor's, has affirmed the DCC's AA- rating and 'Stable' outlook.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:31:41 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/standard-and-poors-dcc-aa-stable</guid></item><item><title>Put the fires out</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/put-the-fires-out</link><description>A total fire ban has been introduced in the Strath Taieri Rural Fire Zone.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:30:49 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/put-the-fires-out</guid></item><item><title>Dunedin Public Libraries' Citation</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/dunedin-public-libraries-citation</link><description>Charmian Smith was awarded the DPL's Citation for 2009.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:29:42 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/dunedin-public-libraries-citation</guid></item><item><title>Digitising our city</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/digitising-our-city</link><description>Development of a Dunedin city digital communication strategy is underway.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:29:25 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/digitising-our-city</guid></item><item><title>City set to party on New Year's Eve</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/city-set-to-party-on-new-years-eve</link><description>Great new lineup for NYE in the Octagon.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:29:03 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/city-set-to-party-on-new-years-eve</guid></item><item><title>New director in EDU</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/new-director-in-edu</link><description>One of the DCC's Economic Development Business Advisors has completed the Otago Southland Institute of Directors Regional Director Development programme.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:28:58 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/new-director-in-edu</guid></item><item><title>Factline going on holiday</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/factline-going-on-holiday</link><description>This is the final issue of Factline for 2009.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:28:12 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/factline-going-on-holiday</guid></item><item><title>Beloved gems from the collection</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/beloved-gems-from-the-collection</link><description>The DPAG is celebrating its 125th anniversary with 'Beloved'.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:28:08 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/beloved-gems-from-the-collection</guid></item><item><title>Smaills Beach needs protection</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/smaills-beach-needs-protection</link><description>Community and Recreation Services staff are working with a landowner whose property is adjacent to Smaills Beach.</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:01:26 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/smaills-beach-needs-protection</guid></item><item><title>Christmas in the city</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/christmas-in-the-city</link><description>Christmas celebrations have started with banners appearing last week.</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:01:19 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/christmas-in-the-city</guid></item><item><title>Enviroschools growing despite cuts</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/enviroschools-growing-despite-cuts</link><description>The Otago area is still attracting schools to the Enviroschools programme.</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:00:54 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/enviroschools-growing-despite-cuts</guid></item><item><title>Moana Pool upgrade nearly complete</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/moana-pool-upgrade-nearly-complete</link><description>Moana Pool's new computer system, 'Gladstone', will 'go live' next Wednesday, 9 December.</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:00:17 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/moana-pool-upgrade-nearly-complete</guid></item><item><title>Draft Dune Plan out for consultation</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/draft-dune-plan-out-for-consultation</link><description>Public submissions on the Draft Coastal Dune Reserve Management Plan opened on 25 November.</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:59:54 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/draft-dune-plan-out-for-consultation</guid></item><item><title>Events Contestable Funds allocated</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/events-contestable-funds-allocated</link><description>The list of recipients of the Events Contestable Funds was released last week.</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:59:26 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/events-contestable-funds-allocated</guid></item><item><title>Dunedin to become Fair Trade City</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/dunedin-to-become-fair-trade-city</link><description>The Dunedin City Council has agreed to support the Dunedin Fair Trade Steering Committee in its application for Fair Trade City status.</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:59:09 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/dunedin-to-become-fair-trade-city</guid></item><item><title>Manager for Chinese Garden found</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/manager-for-chinese-garden-found</link><description>Margo Winchester starts work as the manager of the Chinese Garden on 11 January.</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:58:45 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/manager-for-chinese-garden-found</guid></item><item><title>Kerbside collection decision imminent</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/kerbside-collection-decision-imminent</link><description>The Council is about to make a decision on the preferred option for kerbside rubbish collection for the city.</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:58:10 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/december-2009/kerbside-collection-decision-imminent</guid></item><item><title>Blackguards, thieves and murderers</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/blackguards,-thieves-and-murderers</link><description>The rogues in Dunedin Public Libraries' Dickens' collection make up the latest exhibition at the Reed Gallery.</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:27:10 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/blackguards,-thieves-and-murderers</guid></item><item><title>New Year's Eve bonfires</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/new-years-eve-bonfires</link><description>Permits for NYE bonfires are being issued until 11 December.</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:26:51 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/new-years-eve-bonfires</guid></item><item><title>Colouring book comes in tops</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/colouring-book-comes-in-tops</link><description>The Kaikorai Valley College Young Enterprise team came second intehnational competition.</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:26:35 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/colouring-book-comes-in-tops</guid></item><item><title>Theatre options under discussion</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/theatre-options-under-discussion</link><description>A report reviewing Dunedin's theatres and future options for Dunedin's performing arts sector has been received from the consultant.</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:26:23 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/theatre-options-under-discussion</guid></item><item><title>'Leader of the future'</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/leader-of-the-future</link><description>Apprentice of The Year was recently named at the Coastal Otago Industry Training Organisations??? Graduation Ceremony.</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:25:57 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/leader-of-the-future</guid></item><item><title>Free romance making many readers happy</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/free-romance-making-many-readers-happy</link><description>The removal of the long-standing rental charge on Dunedin Public Libraries fiction has made a huge difference to what the public are reading.</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:25:36 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/free-romance-making-many-readers-happy</guid></item><item><title>Deep Creek pipeline renewal project</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/deep-creek-pipeline-renewal-project</link><description>The second stage of the Deep Creek pipeline renewal is underway</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:25:22 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/deep-creek-pipeline-renewal-project</guid></item><item><title>Flight vouchers have ripple effect</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/flight-vouchers-have-ripple-effect</link><description>An initiative from our Economic Development Unit is bringing benefits to the wider Dunedin business community.</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:25:11 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/flight-vouchers-have-ripple-effect</guid></item><item><title>UK trip for art conservator</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/uk-trip-for-art-conservator</link><description>The Dunedin Public Art Gallery conservator has returned from a trip to the UK.</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:24:51 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/uk-trip-for-art-conservator</guid></item><item><title>Amendment to the Parking Bylaw</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/amendment-to-the-parking-bylaw</link><description>Submissions are sought on the amendment to the Parking Bylaw.</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:24:34 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/amendment-to-the-parking-bylaw</guid></item><item><title>Allanton wastewater scheme well received</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/allanton-wastewater-scheme-well-received</link><description>Allanton residents almost unanimously supported a proposed pressure sewer system to replace their septic tanks.</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:24:21 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/allanton-wastewater-scheme-well-received</guid></item><item><title>Wall Street nearly full</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/wall-street-nearly-full</link><description>Wall Street Mall is going from strength to strength</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:08:58 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/wall-street-nearly-full</guid></item><item><title>Watch out for sea lions!</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/watch-out-for-sea-lions!</link><description>NZ Sea Lion Trust, the DCC's CARS and DoC staff have produced signage advising visitors to Dunedin beaches about how to behave if they come across sea lions on reserves.</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:08:42 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/watch-out-for-sea-lions!</guid></item><item><title>Night skies preserved by good lighting</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/night-skies-preserved-by-good-lighting</link><description>The Dunedin Astronomical Society Dark Skies Group presented the DCC with an Excellence Award.</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:08:33 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/night-skies-preserved-by-good-lighting</guid></item><item><title>Industry Project Funds allocated</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/industry-project-funds-allocated</link><description>Five applicants to the Industry Project Fund have been granted a share in $388,475 of DCC funding for their projects.</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:08:12 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/industry-project-funds-allocated</guid></item><item><title>Getting the community on board</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/getting-the-community-on-board</link><description>Community and Recreation Services staff are working with some of Dunedin's active coastal community groups.</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:07:42 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/getting-the-community-on-board</guid></item><item><title>DCC landmarks help team win</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/dcc-landmarks-help-team-win</link><description>The DCC is delighted by the success of two Dunedin schools in the Otago Regional Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme awards.</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:07:25 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/dcc-landmarks-help-team-win</guid></item><item><title>New gallery space looking good</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/new-gallery-space-looking-good</link><description>The Community Gallery has successfully moved to its new location at 300 Moray Place with attractive new signage announcing its presence.</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:07:04 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/new-gallery-space-looking-good</guid></item><item><title>Dog gone it</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/dog-gone-it</link><description>A representative from Invercargill City Council will be meeting with the DCC's Animal Control Unit.</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:06:31 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/dog-gone-it</guid></item><item><title>DCC BCO first in country</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/dcc-bco-first-in-country</link><description>One of the DCC's Building Control Officers, is the first in New Zealand to be awarded the new building control qualification.</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:06:00 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/november-2009/dcc-bco-first-in-country</guid></item><item><title>Linking business with opportunities</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/october-2009/linking-business-with-opportunities</link><description>The Government has a new website that will make procurement opportunities related to Rugby World Cup 2011 readily accessible to Dunedin businesses.</description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:46:52 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/october-2009/linking-business-with-opportunities</guid></item><item><title>Pesky possums</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/october-2009/pesky-possums</link><description>The Town Belt has 37 fewer possums after a three-night trapping programme in September.</description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:46:34 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/october-2009/pesky-possums</guid></item><item><title>Parking review well 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for book</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/october-2009/recognition-for-book</link><description>Mary Ronnie's 'Freedom to Read: A Centennial History of the Dunedin Public Library' has won the 2009 John Harris Award.</description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:45:42 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/october-2009/recognition-for-book</guid></item><item><title>Third hui focussed on the environment</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/october-2009/third-hui-focussed-on-the-environment</link><description>The Maori Participation Working Party met in September for the third time.</description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:45:02 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/october-2009/third-hui-focussed-on-the-environment</guid></item><item><title>Art Gallery staff in the wider arts community</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/october-2009/art-gallery-staff-in-the-wider-arts-community</link><description>Two DPAG staff members have become members of committees that contribute to the arts sector.</description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:44:54 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/october-2009/art-gallery-staff-in-the-wider-arts-community</guid></item><item><title>Waikouaiti Coast saying no to plastic bags</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/october-2009/waikouaiti-coast-saying-no-to-plastic-bags</link><description>The Waikouaiti Community Board is planning a month-long 'No Plastic November' for the Waikouaiti Coast.</description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:44:18 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/october-2009/waikouaiti-coast-saying-no-to-plastic-bags</guid></item><item><title>DCC community housing </title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/october-2009/dcc-community-housing</link><description>The seven new DCC rental houses being built in South Dunedin will bring the DCC's portfolio of rental accommodation to almost 1,000.</description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:43:50 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/october-2009/dcc-community-housing</guid></item><item><title>Water and Waste staff recognised</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/october-2009/water-and-waste-staff-recognised</link><description>Two DCC Water and Waste staff have been acknowledged with national awards.</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:35:15 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/october-2009/water-and-waste-staff-recognised</guid></item><item><title>Free trees for city gardens</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/october-2009/free-trees-for-city-gardens</link><description>The DCC took up an offer of free trees and have received more than 1,500, worth about $4,500.</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:34:42 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/october-2009/free-trees-for-city-gardens</guid></item><item><title>Sustainable Libraries</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/october-2009/sustainable-libraries</link><description>Library Services Manager, Bernie Hawke is back from a 31-day trip to libraries in the United States, Canada and Australia</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:34:11 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/october-2009/sustainable-libraries</guid></item><item><title>Alfresco classroom</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/october-2009/alfresco-classroom</link><description>The Botanic Garden???s Horticulture Roadshow has been a resounding success.</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:33:53 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/october-2009/alfresco-classroom</guid></item><item><title>Community art at new stadium site</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/october-2009/community-art-at-new-stadium-site</link><description>The fence surrounding the Forsyth Barr Stadium construction site will become a community work of art</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:33:33 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/october-2009/community-art-at-new-stadium-site</guid></item><item><title>Kerbside recycling survey responses to be heard</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/october-2009/kerbside-recycling-survey-responses-to-be-heard</link><description>37 people have asked to speak to their submissions to the Kerbside Recycling Survey.</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:33:16 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/october-2009/kerbside-recycling-survey-responses-to-be-heard</guid></item><item><title>'Spin It Wide' for Rugby World Cup 2011 </title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/october-2009/spin-it-wide-for-rugby-world-cup-2011</link><description>Otago and Southland joined forces to bid for matches and to host teams for Rugby World Cup 2011.</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:33:08 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/october-2009/spin-it-wide-for-rugby-world-cup-2011</guid></item><item><title>19.8 Million Reasons to Smile</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/october-2009/19.8-million-reasons-to-smile</link><description>Dunedin City Holdings Ltd (DCHL) has reported a group payment of $19.8 million to the DCC for the year ending 30 June, 2009.</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:31:56 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/october-2009/19.8-million-reasons-to-smile</guid></item><item><title>Parking maximums altered</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/october-2009/parking-maximums-altered</link><description>Parking maximums and signage have been altered in the CBD.</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:31:37 +1300</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/october-2009/parking-maximums-altered</guid></item><item><title>Wait continues</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/wait-continues</link><description>It will be at least another 12 months before the wooden causeway is put on public display.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:53:25 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/wait-continues</guid></item><item><title>Shanghai group here to learn</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/shanghai-group-here-to-learn</link><description>The Dunedin Botanic Garden has hosted a visit from a group of Shanghai garden experts.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:53:11 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/shanghai-group-here-to-learn</guid></item><item><title>Dunedin up with international players</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/dunedin-up-with-international-players</link><description>Dunedin features in an OECD book about successful industry clusters.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:52:50 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/dunedin-up-with-international-players</guid></item><item><title>Happy birthday to Chinese Garden</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/happy-birthday-to-chinese-garden</link><description>The Chinese Garden celebrated its first birthday last week.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:52:29 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/happy-birthday-to-chinese-garden</guid></item><item><title>First-time landlord scoops awards</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/first-time-landlord-scoops-awards</link><description>The winner of the NBR Audacious Business Plan Challenge has been announced.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:51:56 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/first-time-landlord-scoops-awards</guid></item><item><title>Variety of applications received</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/variety-of-applications-received</link><description>The Industry Project Fund has received five applications, with a total project value of $850,000.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:51:31 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/variety-of-applications-received</guid></item><item><title>Winter Games good for city</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/winter-games-good-for-city</link><description>The first Winter Games, held at the end of August, have had extremely positive feedback and have generated some exciting flow-on benefits for Dunedin.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:51:19 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/winter-games-good-for-city</guid></item><item><title>John Wilson Ocean Drive re-opened</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/john-wilson-ocean-drive-re-opened</link><description>The gates on JWOD re-opened to vehicle traffic on Monday, 21 September.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:50:57 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/john-wilson-ocean-drive-re-opened</guid></item><item><title>Mosgiel water supply</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/mosgiel-water-supply</link><description>Mosgiel residents will have their water supply temporarily switched from local bores to water from Mt Grand Water Treatment Plant.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:50:50 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/mosgiel-water-supply</guid></item><item><title>Public consultation updates</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/public-consultation-updates</link><description>This is a busy period at the DCC with a range of public consultations reaching various critical points.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:50:20 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/public-consultation-updates</guid></item><item><title>i-SITE manager on national board</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/i-site-manager-on-national-board</link><description>Dunedin's i-SITE Visitor Centre Team Manager, Louise van de Vlierd, has been elected to the i-SITE New Zealand board.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:42:08 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/i-site-manager-on-national-board</guid></item><item><title>Hall older than thought</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/hall-older-than-thought</link><description>The future of the Strath Taieri Community Centre is to be assessed.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:42:03 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/hall-older-than-thought</guid></item><item><title>Three hundred years of 'Johnsoniana'</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/three-hundred-years-of-johnsoniana</link><description>Two months work  has resulted in the Reed Gallery's current exhibition on Samuel Johnson.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:41:59 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/three-hundred-years-of-johnsoniana</guid></item><item><title>'Bio Blitz'</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/bio-blitz</link><description>The DCC is planning a year of events to raise awareness of our city's natural environment and promote our biodiversity work</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:41:55 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/bio-blitz</guid></item><item><title>Money for old trees</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/money-for-old-trees</link><description>Letters have been sent to landowners whose property may include areas of significant conservation value.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:41:51 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/money-for-old-trees</guid></item><item><title>Expo opportunities being explored</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/expo-opportunities-being-explored</link><description>The DCC is exploring options for the Otago region???s presence at the Shanghai Expo.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:41:46 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/expo-opportunities-being-explored</guid></item><item><title>Waikouaiti Beach loses sand to winter seas</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/waikouaiti-beach-loses-sand-to-winter-seas</link><description>Waikouaiti Beach is another of the city???s beaches which has suffered this winter.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:41:42 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/waikouaiti-beach-loses-sand-to-winter-seas</guid></item><item><title>Playground politics</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/playground-politics</link><description>The recent consultation on proposed upgrades for playgrounds in the Andersons Bay and Mornington areas drew almost 100 submissions.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:41:38 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/playground-politics</guid></item><item><title>Task Force Green numbers up</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/task-force-green-numbers-up</link><description>The DCC's Task Force Green scheme  is enjoying a period of success.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:41:34 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/task-force-green-numbers-up</guid></item><item><title>A year for the record books</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/a-year-for-the-record-books</link><description>All DCC facilities have reported pleasing end-of-year figures with some setting records.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:41:29 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/september-2009/a-year-for-the-record-books</guid></item><item><title>Take care storing chemicals </title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/august-2009/take-care-storing-chemicals</link><description>A routine check found "a bomb waiting to go off" in a Dunedin suburb.</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:26:09 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/august-2009/take-care-storing-chemicals</guid></item><item><title>Chairman appointed for Dunedin Visitor Strategy group</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/august-2009/chairman-appointed-for-dunedin-visitor-strategy-group</link><description>The Dunedin Visitor Strategy Steering Group has appointed Professor Geoff Kearsley as chair.</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:26:05 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/august-2009/chairman-appointed-for-dunedin-visitor-strategy-group</guid></item><item><title>Rugby good for the city...</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/august-2009/rugby-good-for-the-city...</link><description>...to the tune of $5.3 million!</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:26:00 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/august-2009/rugby-good-for-the-city...</guid></item><item><title>Visitors want Maori culture</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/august-2009/visitors-want-maori-culture</link><description>A study showing a substantial demand for Maori cultural experiences by visitors in and around Dunedin/Otepoti, has been released.</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:25:55 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/august-2009/visitors-want-maori-culture</guid></item><item><title>Time to clean up</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/august-2009/time-to-clean-up</link><description>Keep Dunedin Beautiful is planning a day of picking up rubbish on Saturday, 4 September.</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:25:51 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/august-2009/time-to-clean-up</guid></item><item><title>Have your say on rubbish</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/august-2009/have-your-say-on-rubbish</link><description>A Special Consultative Process will run until 22 September</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:25:47 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/august-2009/have-your-say-on-rubbish</guid></item><item><title>Venue Management Company Directors</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/august-2009/venue-management-company-directors</link><description>The Council appointed nine directors to sit on the inaugural board of the new Dunedin Venues Management Limited company.</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:25:43 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/august-2009/venue-management-company-directors</guid></item><item><title>Student housing projects</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/august-2009/student-housing-projects</link><description>The DCC's City Development team has completed a research project about student housing patterns.</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:25:39 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/august-2009/student-housing-projects</guid></item><item><title>Entry in NZ Post Awards</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/august-2009/entry-in-nz-post-awards</link><description>The DCC's 'Tertiary Precinct Development Plan' has been entered in the 2009 NZ Post Group Local Government Excellence Awards.</description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:40:08 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/august-2009/entry-in-nz-post-awards</guid></item><item><title>Solid Waste Review</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/august-2009/solid-waste-review</link><description>The ongoing Solid Waste Review has been narrowed to two options.</description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:39:54 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/august-2009/solid-waste-review</guid></item><item><title>Calling for nominations</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/august-2009/calling-for-nominations</link><description>Nominations are open for the Coastal Otago Industry Apprentice/Trainee of the Year.</description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:39:48 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/august-2009/calling-for-nominations</guid></item><item><title>Youth recognised in community awards</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/august-2009/youth-recognised-in-community-awards</link><description>The TrustPower Community Awards were held recently and the winners announced.</description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:39:42 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/august-2009/youth-recognised-in-community-awards</guid></item><item><title>Connecting the city to the harbour</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/august-2009/connecting-the-city-to-the-harbour</link><description>Options to improve the access between the city and the harbourside are being examined.</description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:39:36 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/august-2009/connecting-the-city-to-the-harbour</guid></item><item><title>Good result for dog registration - so far</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/august-2009/good-result-for-dog-registrationso-far</link><description>The due date for dog registration has passed.</description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:39:30 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/august-2009/good-result-for-dog-registrationso-far</guid></item><item><title>Water pipes ideal for fibre network</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/august-2009/water-pipes-ideal-for-fibre-network</link><description>Abandoned water pipes may be ideal for the urban fibre network cables.</description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:39:25 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/august-2009/water-pipes-ideal-for-fibre-network</guid></item><item><title>DCC Bindery to close doors</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/august-2009/dcc-bindery-to-close-doors</link><description>The DCC's in-house printery and bindery finishing service is closing its doors.</description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:39:15 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/august-2009/dcc-bindery-to-close-doors</guid></item><item><title>Obituaries available for public use</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/august-2009/obituaries-available-for-public-use</link><description>The City Library's volumes of obituaries have grown by 29.</description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:39:09 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/august-2009/obituaries-available-for-public-use</guid></item><item><title>NZ Winter Games</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/august-2009/nz-winter-games</link><description>This August, the first 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games will be held in Otago.</description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:39:04 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/august-2009/nz-winter-games</guid></item><item><title>Dunedin water too chilly?</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/dunedin-water-too-chilly</link><description>The Deep Stream catchment water supplying Mount Grand is too cold and clear to be treated easily.</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:04:19 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/dunedin-water-too-chilly</guid></item><item><title>Trees for the city</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/trees-for-the-city</link><description>The empty tree plots on George and Princes Streets are being replanted.</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:04:14 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/trees-for-the-city</guid></item><item><title>Maori Language Week</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/maori-language-week</link><description>Dunedin Public Libraries have celebrated Maori Language Week since 2006.</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:04:09 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/maori-language-week</guid></item><item><title>Ball brings in the bucks</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/ball-brings-in-the-bucks</link><description>A report on the economic benefits to the city of the Middlemarch Singles Ball has been completed.</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:04:04 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/ball-brings-in-the-bucks</guid></item><item><title>Fossils in the mudstone</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/fossils-in-the-mudstone</link><description>University of Otago students will once again be combing Frasers Stream for fish and leaf fossils.</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:03:59 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/fossils-in-the-mudstone</guid></item><item><title>Boat harbour access relocated</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/boat-harbour-access-relocated</link><description>The railway crossing providing access to the boat harbour reserve has been relocated.</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:03:54 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/boat-harbour-access-relocated</guid></item><item><title>Events strategy well received</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/events-strategy-well-received</link><description>The newly adopted draft Festivals and Events Strategy lays out clear guidelines for the city's decision-makers.</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:03:47 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/events-strategy-well-received</guid></item><item><title>New member for Community Board</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/new-member-for-community-board</link><description>Pam Mason is the new member of the Mosgiel Taieri Community Board.</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:03:43 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/new-member-for-community-board</guid></item><item><title>Movers and shakers have their say</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/movers-and-shakers-have-their-say</link><description>More than 150 Dunedin community and business leaders attended the Dunedin City Forum.</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:03:38 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/movers-and-shakers-have-their-say</guid></item><item><title>Accounting goldmine for NFP treasurers</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/accounting-goldmine-for-nfp-treasurers</link><description>Dunedin Community Accounting has been a resounding success.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:49:40 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/accounting-goldmine-for-nfp-treasurers</guid></item><item><title>Draft Social Housing Strategy available</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/draft-social-housing-strategy-available</link><description>The Draft Social Housing strategy is available for comment.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:49:33 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/draft-social-housing-strategy-available</guid></item><item><title>Positive response to Town Hall plans</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/positive-response-to-town-hall-plans</link><description>The plans for the Town Hall redevelopment are released.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:49:28 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/positive-response-to-town-hall-plans</guid></item><item><title>Ross Creek material to be part of film set</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/ross-creek-material-to-be-part-of-film-set</link><description>Natural History New Zealand granted permission to collect leaf litter and other fallen material.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:49:22 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/ross-creek-material-to-be-part-of-film-set</guid></item><item><title>Strong Dunedin presence at Hospitality Show</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/strong-dunedin-presence-at-hospitality-show</link><description>Six Dunedin businesses attended the Hospitality Trade Show in Christchurch.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:49:16 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/strong-dunedin-presence-at-hospitality-show</guid></item><item><title>Community celebrates new events centre</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/community-celebrates-new-events-centre</link><description>The Waikouaiti community turned out to celebrate the opening of its new East Otago Events Centre.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:49:11 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/community-celebrates-new-events-centre</guid></item><item><title>H1N1 (Swine) Flu</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/h1n1-swine-flu</link><description>The DCC has measures in place to ensure the city continues to run smoothly.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:49:05 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/h1n1-swine-flu</guid></item><item><title>Council to review parking complaints</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/council-to-review-parking-complaints</link><description>The Parking Strategy Working Party has been given the authority to change decisions made during the introduction of a new parking regime for the inner-city.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:49:00 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/council-to-review-parking-complaints</guid></item><item><title>Money available - who wants it?</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/money-available--who-wants-it</link><description>There is funding available for feasability 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improvement.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:48:40 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/ros-delivers-rosy-view</guid></item><item><title>Treasure back in Dunedin</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/treasure-back-in-dunedin</link><description>A DPAG treasure has returned from a long overseas sojurn.</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:46:17 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/treasure-back-in-dunedin</guid></item><item><title>Romance (and other books) for free</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/romance-and-other-books-for-free</link><description>From 1 July, magazine and genre fiction will no longer cost 50 cents to borrow.</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:46:11 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/romance-and-other-books-for-free</guid></item><item><title>Ocean Beach - the long-term view</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/ocean-beach--the-long-term-view</link><description>Progress has been made since the long-term planning process for Ocean Beach was approved in 2007.</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:46:02 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/ocean-beach--the-long-term-view</guid></item><item><title>Changes to ward system proposed</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/changes-to-ward-system-proposed</link><description>Dunedin City residents have their first opportunity in six years to have their say on how they are represented around the tables of the city's council and community boards.</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:45:57 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/changes-to-ward-system-proposed</guid></item><item><title>DPAG welcomes 200,000 visitor</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/dpag-welcomes-200,000-visitor</link><description>The Dunedin Public Art Gallery was pleased to welcome its 200,000th visitor for the 2008/09 year recently.</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:45:50 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/dpag-welcomes-200,000-visitor</guid></item><item><title>ACC Audit passed with flying colours</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/acc-audit-passed-with-flying-colours</link><description>The Dunedin City Council has retained its tertiary status for insurance following a recent ACC audit.</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:45:44 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/acc-audit-passed-with-flying-colours</guid></item><item><title>New parking regime for central city</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/new-parking-regime-for-central-city</link><description>From 3 July, the Council's new parking provisions will change where and how shoppers, commuters and others visiting the central city area will leave their car.</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:45:40 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/new-parking-regime-for-central-city</guid></item><item><title>Theatre Working Party underway</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/july-2009/theatre-working-party-underway</link><description>Earlier this 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prescribed in the first District Plan in 1998.</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:17:21 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/june-2009/road-hierarchy-under-review</guid></item><item><title>Otago Settlers' Museum redevelopment</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/june-2009/otago-settlers-museum-redevelopment</link><description>Stage one of the redevelopment of the Otago Settlers??? Museum is well under way, on schedule and better yet, on budget.</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:17:16 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/june-2009/otago-settlers-museum-redevelopment</guid></item><item><title>Events professionals meet in Dunedin</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/june-2009/events-professionals-meet-in-dunedin</link><description>The first meeting of the Dunedin Chapter of the New Zealand Association of Event Professionals was held recently in the Clifford Skeggs Gallery.</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:17:11 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/june-2009/events-professionals-meet-in-dunedin</guid></item><item><title>Masters Games staff on the 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+1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/june-2009/charity-begins-at...</guid></item><item><title>Funding round closed</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/june-2009/funding-round-closed</link><description>The fourth round of the Dunedin Biodiversity Fund has closed with just three applications received.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:53:29 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/june-2009/funding-round-closed</guid></item><item><title>Plastic fantastic</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/june-2009/plastic-fantastic</link><description>The DCC has handy plastic ice scrapers available.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:53:23 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/june-2009/plastic-fantastic</guid></item><item><title>Curling puts Dunedin on the map</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/june-2009/curling-puts-dunedin-on-the-map</link><description>The success of the 2009 Senior World Curling Championships held recently in Dunedin has brought a little bit of the city to living rooms around the world.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:53:18 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/june-2009/curling-puts-dunedin-on-the-map</guid></item><item><title>Life saver at libraries</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/june-2009/life-saver-at-libraries</link><description>DCC community libraries at Mosgiel and Port Chalmers will soon have defibrillators as part of their first aid kits.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:53:13 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/june-2009/life-saver-at-libraries</guid></item><item><title>Truly A Femme Du Monde</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/june-2009/truly-a-femme-du-monde</link><description>A new Frances Hodgkins exhibition will run at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery until 26 July.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:53:09 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/june-2009/truly-a-femme-du-monde</guid></item><item><title>Wall Street to host the All Blacks</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/june-2009/wall-street-to-host-the-all-blacks</link><description>Meet the All Blacks at Wall Street on Tuesday, 9 June.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:53:05 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/june-2009/wall-street-to-host-the-all-blacks</guid></item><item><title>Trees to please</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/june-2009/trees-to-please</link><description>A landscape plan in Fairfield is the start of a change of look for the area.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:53:01 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/june-2009/trees-to-please</guid></item><item><title>Kerbside Rubbish Collection Survey update</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/june-2009/kerbside-rubbish-collection-survey-update</link><description>The Kerbside Rubbish Collection survey is moving towards the next consultation stage.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:52:55 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/june-2009/kerbside-rubbish-collection-survey-update</guid></item><item><title>EDU wins national award</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/june-2009/edu-wins-national-award</link><description>The DCC's Economic Development Unit (EDU) has won a local government body award.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:52:49 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/june-2009/edu-wins-national-award</guid></item><item><title>Three Waters entering phase two</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/june-2009/three-waters-entering-phase-two</link><description>The Dunedin Three Waters Strategy is progressing well, with a budget of $3 million included in the LTCCP over the next two years.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:52:44 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/june-2009/three-waters-entering-phase-two</guid></item><item><title>Demand indicated for Maori tourism in Dunedin</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/demand-indicated-for-maori-tourism-in-dunedin</link><description>A recent research project has established that there is a genuine desire for Maori tourism products in Dunedin.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 13:43:57 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/demand-indicated-for-maori-tourism-in-dunedin</guid></item><item><title>Next step for Tahuna plant</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/next-step-for-tahuna-plant</link><description>The design of stage two of the Tahuna Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade is about to start.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 13:43:51 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/next-step-for-tahuna-plant</guid></item><item><title>Alcohol Plan to include consultation</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/alcohol-plan-to-include-consultation</link><description>The new Alcohol Plan being drafted will be put out for public consultation.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 13:43:45 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/alcohol-plan-to-include-consultation</guid></item><item><title>Factline's sustainable options</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/factlines-sustainable-options</link><description>Choose to receive Factline electronically or by RSS feed.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 13:43:39 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/factlines-sustainable-options</guid></item><item><title>Otago Settlers' Museum remembers</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/otago-settlers-museum-remembers</link><description>Otago Settlers' Museum has a Wall of Memories currently on display.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 13:43:33 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/otago-settlers-museum-remembers</guid></item><item><title>Waipori Fund continuing to offset rates</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/waipori-fund-continuing-to-offset-rates</link><description>The Waipori Fund has had a particularly good April.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 13:43:28 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/waipori-fund-continuing-to-offset-rates</guid></item><item><title>Online solution wins people's choice</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/online-solution-wins-peoples-choice</link><description>The DCC???s new online Human Resources recruitment solution recently won first place.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 13:43:23 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/online-solution-wins-peoples-choice</guid></item><item><title>Youth choose Octagon</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/youth-choose-octagon</link><description>Skateboarders will take back the Octagon on Tuesday, 26 May.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 13:43:14 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/youth-choose-octagon</guid></item><item><title>Clean water for northern communities</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/clean-water-for-northern-communities</link><description>Boil water notices have finally been lifted for Waitati, Warrington and Seacliff.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 13:43:07 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/clean-water-for-northern-communities</guid></item><item><title>Trees for babies - or anyone else</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/trees-for-babies--or-anyone-else</link><description>Keep Dunedin Beautiful will be planting trees this weekend.</description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 15:07:32 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/trees-for-babies--or-anyone-else</guid></item><item><title>Otago Careers Festival launched</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/otago-careers-festival-launched</link><description>The first Otago Careers Festival is underway this month.</description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 15:07:27 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/otago-careers-festival-launched</guid></item><item><title>Resource consents back up to 100%</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/resource-consents-back-up-to-100</link><description>City Planning have regained their previous high standards.</description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 15:06:43 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/resource-consents-back-up-to-100</guid></item><item><title>Representation review in early stages</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/representation-review-in-early-stages</link><description>Yet another way to have your say!</description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 15:06:38 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/representation-review-in-early-stages</guid></item><item><title>Possible by-election in July</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/possible-by-election-in-july</link><description>Nominations are open for the Mosgiel Taieri Community board.</description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 15:06:34 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/possible-by-election-in-july</guid></item><item><title>World expert to speak to local business</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/world-expert-to-speak-to-local-business</link><description>Ifor Ffowcs-Williams to bring his expertise to Dunedin.</description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 15:06:29 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/world-expert-to-speak-to-local-business</guid></item><item><title>New manager for Wall Street</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/new-manager-for-wall-street</link><description>The new manager has taken up the reins of Wall Street.</description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 15:06:24 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/new-manager-for-wall-street</guid></item><item><title>Have your say</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/have-your-say</link><description>The Residents??? Opinion Survey 2009 is out.</description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 15:06:18 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/have-your-say</guid></item><item><title>Library usage well up</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/library-usage-well-up</link><description>Library usage is experiencing a surge.</description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 15:06:13 +1200</pubDate><guid>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/library-usage-well-up</guid></item><item><title>Playground upgrades to start</title><link>http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/your-council/publications/factline/recent-issues/may-2009/playground-upgrades-to-start</link><description>The next stage of the DCC???s Playground Priority Strategy will start in early May.</description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 15:06:08 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