Newly-elected Dunedin mayor Jules Radich. One key issue during the election campaign for Mr Radich was the redevelopment of the George St retail area. Despite construction already well advanced to pedestrianise and reduce the street to one-way, Mr Radich said there was still time to make changes without substantially adding to the cost. Mr Radich thought it was "very sad" how entertainment venues such as Dunedin City Council-owned Sammy's had ended up. The erosion at St Clair Beach was "much the same" as it was in the 1900s, Mr Radich said.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 16, 2022 05:23 UTC