The best posts that I’ve read this week:
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GigatownDunedin Is Not Going Well
Emergency tweet at the weekend warning that Nelson was about to overtake and put Dunedin in 10th place, and that has happened:
http://gigatown.co.nz/
Top 5 required to get in the finals.
Things are getting desperate:
http://instagram.com/p/kNY7WNPd_o/#
The DCC is employing someone for this campaign.
How much is the total cost and will it be wasted?
Al’s Weekly Links February 9, 2014
The best posts that I’ve read this week:
- Breaking Views: Viv Forbes: Green Energy – Not Fit for Purpose.
- Satellites show no global warming for 17 years 5 months | Watts Up With That? on WordPress.com
- THE HOCKEY SCHTICK: The rise and fall of the Hockey Stick and Mann-made global warming alarm
- Chicken al la still not a king | Watts Up With That? on WordPress.com
- Poverty school failure link 'a myth'
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Dunedin Centre Systems Cost $95,000 Per Year
The ODT reports (not online);
NEW mechanical systems at the upgraded Dunedin Centre, including lifts, lighting, heating, ventilation and sprinklers, are costing $95,000 a year to maintain.
The systems were installed as part of the $42 million refurbishment and upgrade of the complex, which includes the Municipal Chambers, the Town Hall and the Glenroy Auditorium.
…. however the full cost of operating the Dunedin Centre venue would have to be covered by its operator, Dunedin Venues Management Ltd (DVML).
Dunedin Must Seize Its Chances
Retiring Chairman of the Otago Chamber of Commerce, Peter McIntyre, gives his opinion in the ODT.
I agree : if investors want to put their money into Dunedin, then we need to do all we can to take advantage of the opportunity.
Fee Increases As Well As Rates Rise
Dunedin ratepayers are facing a 3% rates rise, twice the rate of inflation, and will also have to pay increased fees for Dunedin City Council services.
This is without considering the unfunded losses and debts of the Stadium.
Al’s Weekly Links February 2, 2014
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New DVML CEO Despite Council Review
A new CEO is being employed by Dunedin Venue Management Ltd despite it’s continuing large losses, and the planned review by the Dunedin City Council.
DVML’s revenue cannot justify it’s expensive Board and management structure.
The Board’s performance has been appalling under Chairman Hansen, who also headed the Carisbrook Stadium Trust which is largely responsible the Stadium disaster.
The Board should be scrapped and no CEO employed until after the review.
It is not surprising that candidates are not put off by the review because they can expect a substantial redundancy if the review results in the position being abolished.
Concerns Over Tourism Dunedin Takeover
Dunedin tourist businesses have concerns about the planned takeover of Tourism Dunedin by the Dunedin City Council. There is the potential for preferential treatment for Council-owned services .
And I believe that resources could be diverted to marketing for Dunedin’s education sector who do not contribute financially because they do not pay rates. There of also the possibility of funds being extracted to fund DCC over-heads.
Anti-Oil Protest Boat In Dunedin
Anti-oil protest boat, Tiama, at Birch Street Wharf today.
Protests are planned when Anadarko starts drilling off the Otago coast.
Councillor Andrew Whiley is giving vocal support to the search for gas.
Tiama web-site (maybe old).