Lessons learnt from consulting the public about Aurora Energy’s future could influence how the Dunedin City Council seeks feedback on another big issue — Enterprise Dunedin’s future. Council chief executive Sandy Graham said the council was trying to learn lessons from the Aurora consultation experience. Ms Graham said it was clear from feedback about the Aurora proposal the material and consultation "didn’t land well with the community". "We have taken that feedback on board and are trying different things with future consultation." Forming a council-controlled organisation to run Enterprise Dunedin is the council’s preferred option to be put to the public for consultation.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 16, 2026 17:04 UTC