Submission
9 year plan feedback
Should we remove 231 Stuart Street (formerly the Fortune Theatre) from the list of strategic assets in the DCC Significance and Engagement policy?
Yes, remove 231 Stuart Street from the list of strategic assets (this is our preferred option)
Do you have any comments about 231 Stuart Street?
Should we charge an entry fee of $20 (incl. GST) for international visitors aged 16 and over, at Toitū and Dunedin Public Art Gallery?
No, do not introduce an entry fee of $20 (incl. GST)
Do you have any comments about the entry fee for international visitors?
Charge an entry fee of $10
Is there anything else you would like to tell us?
I urge the DCC to seriously include professional theatre in its 9-year plan – not only to retain talented theatre practitioners in this UNESCO City of Literature, but equally, to provide the community with world-class, cutting-edge theatre experiences that reflect Dunedin’s tradition of vibrant arts and culture.
I further encourage the DCC to take full account of the Charcoal Blue reports, which clearly recommend the development of a suitable theatre venue for the city.
The shortage of suitable spaces for theatre in Dunedin cannot be overstated. The Regent Theatre is too large for most productions in a city of this size; the University of Otago’s Allen Hall Theatre is a small, studio-style space primarily used for classes and student performances; and the Mayfair Theatre is outdated, dilapidated, and unsuitable for both audiences and creative professionals.
In the strongest terms, I urge the DCC to reinstate the $17 million allocation for the creation of a purpose-built performing arts venue that meets the needs of the community. This is a necessary step for a city that has, in the past, been a vibrant hub for performing arts, and could be again
Local Water Done Well feedback
Which water services delivery model do you support?
A Three Waters Council-Controlled Organisation (CCO)
Why did you choose this option?
Do you have any other feedback related to the proposed water services delivery models?
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Submitter
Submission id number: 1132695
Submitter name:
Hilary Halba
Organisation