The Dunedin City Council has backtracked on controversial aspects of its trial Octagon closure. In a statement the council said it was responding to concerns raised by stakeholders about cruise ship buses dropping passengers outside Toitu. They will instead be dropped off and picked up on Cumberland St, outside the Countdown and New World supermarkets, from January 27 to February 17. ‘‘We’re delighted that the hospital rebuild team has made these changes to accommodate the city’s needs. During the partial closure period (February 17 to March 23) cruise ship shuttles will utilise George and Princes Streets.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 04, 2019 02:48 UTC