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 Dunedin Otaru Sister City Home page
The sister city relationship that Dunedin has with Otaru began in 1980 as a result of an "International Outreach" programme that was implemented by the Japanese government.
Mayoral Address Otaru and Dunedin have developed a close friendship since the Sister City Agreement was formalized on the 25th of July, 1980.
Dunedin city was founded by settlers from Scotland in the mid 19th century.
www.dunedin-otaru.com /mayor.html   (579 words)

  
 Northpinellas: Dunedin fills mayor, commission posts
DUNEDIN -- At a special meeting Thursday, city commissioners appointed former Dunedin manager and planning consultant Richard Gehring to the job of interim mayor.
Also appointed to vacant spots on the board were Dunedin businessman Joseph "Sonny" Thornton, who owns an insurance and financial planning business downtown, and Commissioner John Doglione.
To qualify to run for state legislative seats this fall, Mayor Tom Anderson and Henderson officially resigned their commission jobs in July.
www.sptimes.com /2002/10/18/NorthPinellas/Dunedin_fills_mayor__.shtml   (563 words)

  
 Correspondence: Mayor of Dunedin - Two
The fact that it does not, indicates, in the opinion of the Centre, a psychological need on the part of those in power to compensate for their own inadequacies by establishing an inferior group over which they can be seen to be superior.
It is the view of the Centre that the Dunedin City Council should desist from exploiting a section of the citizens it exists to serve and to only offer employment by means of the normal principled and respectable means one would expect from an elected authority in a Western democracy.
It appears to be the case that the Dunedin City Council is using work schemes to obtain cheap labour - rather than employing people on the open market - to carry out its activities whether they be statutory obligations or the day to day work of the organisation.
cpsd.ms11.net /corr_mayor_dn_two.html   (672 words)

  
 rediff.com US edition: Indian woman wins third term as Dunedin mayor
Of all the 74 mayoral elections held in New Zealand last week, Punjab-bred Sukhi Turner's win over her rival Richard Walls is being considered one of the most convincing.
Expectations of the re-election of Sukhi, married to legendary former New Zealand cricket captain Glenn Turner, were so high that a number of her potential opponents withdrew their election papers as soon as she announced her intention to seek a third term.
It could have been her high profile that led Nelson Mayor Paul Matheson to personally apologise to her turbaned brother-in-law after he was insulted in a bar in Nelson town in a hate attack.
www.rediff.com /us/2001/oct/16nz.htm   (552 words)

  
 Kereru
Dunedin Forest and Bird donated funds to secure the shed, which was in danger of blowing away during Dunedin's equinoctial gales.
Early in 2003, a financial contribution from the Dr Marjorie Barclay Trust allowed the Dunedin Branch to support the renovation of a facility at the Dunedin Botanic Gardens to a standard in which the injured kereru could be kept.
The iconic status of kereru in Dunedin, and the ecological importance of kereru for dispersal of large-fruited native trees, mean that the Branch is very keen to continue supporting this project.
www.dunedinforestandbird.org.nz /kereru.html   (386 words)

  
 Northpinellas: Dunedin vice mayor wants to be mayor
DUNEDIN -- Despite saying a month ago that she would not solicit one of the two spots on the Dunedin City Commission, Vice Mayor Janet Henderson is in the mix.
She is among 15 residents and former city leaders hoping to be appointed to a temporary seat on the commission when they become vacant in November.
Dunedin businessmen Gregory Brady also submitted an application for vacant commissioner seat and the mayor's spot.
www.sptimes.com /2002/10/02/news_pf/NorthPinellas/Dunedin_vice_mayor_wa.shtml   (606 words)

  
 Wanganui District Council: Media Releases
This week's meeting with Invercargill's Mayor Tim was to find out more about the process of managing our world premiere of The River Queen, as on October 12 Invercargill premieres 'The World's Fastest Indian' with Anthony Hopkins as the star.
Mayor Tim and Events Manager, Lynne, were able to share many a pearl of wisdom with Philip Shackleton (WDC Economic Development Manager), Richard and myself.
Knowing Mayor Michael was featuring on TV3, I thought it in my best interests to find a city in which I could watch TV3 and of course our politically adept Mayor.
www.wanganui.govt.nz /news/showNews.asp?id=360   (405 words)

  
 NZ Mayors Taskforce for Jobs
Twenty Mayors and Deputies met with government officials from the Ministry of Social Development, the Ministry of Economic Development, the Department of Labour, the Tertiary Education Commission and Career Services to discuss the Taskforce strategy and the partnership with government agencies.
The largest meeting of the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs, since its beginning in 2000 was held in Christchurch on 28 Feb/1 March.
— Te Araroa News on Mayors Taskforce decision
www.jobsletter.org.nz /mtfjobs.htm   (2260 words)

  
 Scoop: Dunedin Mayor Receives Indian Government Award
Dunedin (January 21) – The Mayor of Dunedin, Sukhi Turner, has been honoured by the Indian Government with its highest award for non-resident Indian citizens or persons of Indian origin.
Mayor Turner said she was honoured and humbled by the recognition.
She was elected to the Dunedin City Council in 1992, as mayor in 1995 and again in 1998 and 2001.
www.scoop.co.nz /stories/AK0401/S00068.htm   (1779 words)

  
 Cargill Castle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Completed in 1877 for Edward Bowes Cargill, the castle is one of the important structures in Dunedin associated with the Cargill family", Carolyn Martin, "Air of History and Decay, 'September 1996.
It is an unique element in Dunedin's cultural idenity because of its Italianate form, its broading presence or the windswept cliffs above the southern ocean, and its association with the Cargill family who plays such an important role in the early development in Dunedin.
However, many Dunedin citizen recognise that Cargill Castle is an intergral part of their city's history and indenity.
www.geocities.com /marcpeyroux/cargillcastle.html   (501 words)

  
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The population of Dunedin in 1899 was 113.
Dunedin Lodge was called on to mourn the loss of one of its strongest, most influential and distinguished members.
Dunedin Lodge was assigned to District 19 and in 1993 still remains in the same district.
www.phmainstreet.com /dunedin/history.htm   (17083 words)

  
 Toronto Blue Jays : ballpark : Spring Training   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Dunedin has been the only spring home for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Grant Field opened in 1930 and was named after the mayor of Dunedin who had donated the land.
In the fall of 2000, the Toronto Blue Jays signed an agreement to remain in Dunedin for an additional 15 years pending a $12-million renovation of their facilities which are expected to be ready on March 1, 2002.
www.mlb.com /NASApp/mlb/tor/ballpark/springtraining_2004.jsp   (529 words)

  
 The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - World
Of all the 74 mayoral elections held in New Zealand last week, Punjab-bred Sukhi Turner’s win over her predecessor Richard Walls is being considered as one of the most convincing.
The rush to exit the race for Dunedin mayor post left seven in the field and only two of them, including Sukhi, were considered serious contenders.
Her first election as mayor of the city came three years later in 1995 and then again in 1998.
www.tribuneindia.com /2001/20011017/world.htm   (3521 words)

  
 Northpinellas: Five are up for Dunedin city manager
Dunedin has been hunting for a city manager since John Lawrence, who held the title for 21 years, retired in January.
Dunedin, with its nearly 36,000 residents, would be a greater responsibility for all of the latest candidates.
Silverboard said she was attracted to Dunedin because it is a larger city.
www.saintpetersburgtimes.com /2006/10/26/Northpinellas/Five_are_up_for_Duned.shtml   (506 words)

  
 Northpinellas: Dunedin gets its city manager
The Dunedin City Commission took less than half an hour to make the unanimous decision in a special meeting Tuesday morning.
He couldn't resist the Dunedin job because he knew about the city's charm from visiting his sister who lives in Tarpon Springs.
Dunedin Mayor Bob Hackworth, Vice Mayor Dave Eggers and Commissioner Deborah Kynes said they were equally enthusiastic about Jill Silverboard, city manager of Madeira Beach, as they were about DiSpirito.
www.saintpetersburgtimes.com /2006/11/02/Northpinellas/Dunedin_gets_its_city.shtml   (666 words)

  
 USCM | Cancer Awareness Program
Across the nation, Mayors gave their wholehearted support for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM), with 101 cities reporting that they issued proclamations urging women to seek mammography during October and throughout the year.
Mayors wrote letters to the editor calling attention to NBCAM and issued press releases to alert the media to promote mammography and breast cancer awareness during October.
MA, Medford: MAYOR MICHAEL J. MCGLYNN participated in the Lee National Denim Day for the seventh year, and their donations were posted on Memory Wall in city hall.
www.usmayors.org /cancer/awareness04_1104.htm   (1250 words)

  
 Beehive.govt.nz - Dunedin to be an EnergyWise Region   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Dunedin’s Mayor Sukhi Turner today signed a memorandum of understanding with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) to become part of the EnergyWise Councils partnership.
Dunedin City Council has already achieved some energy savings through both community projects, such as the Melbourne Street Flats, and in-house projects, such as the installation of building management systems on major civic buildings.
Dunedin is a transport hub with both a major port and airport in the region.
www.beehive.govt.nz /ViewDocument.aspx?DocumentID=16156   (281 words)

  
 Dunedin Blue Jays: Ballpark   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
In the fall of 2000, the Toronto Blue Jays signed an agreement to remain in Dunedin for an additional 15 years pending a $12-million renovation.
Knology Park (located in delightfully different Dunedin) is ranked by Sports Illustrated as one of the top five facilities to watch a Major League Baseball Spring Training game.
Knology Park is a community ballpark in which Dunedin residents and visitors can enjoy Toronto Blue Jays Spring Training, Dunedin Blue Jays Minor League Baseball, Dunedin Falcons High School Baseball and various additional community events throughout the year.
www.minorleaguebaseball.com /app/ballpark/page.jsp?ymd=20060308&content_id=46044&vkey=ballpark_t424&fext=.jsp&sid=t424   (449 words)

  
 Welcome to NamastheNRI.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Shrimati Sukhi Turner formerly known as Sukhinder Kaur Gill is the Mayor of Dunedin, New Zealand.
She is married to former New Zealand cricket captain Glenn Turner and won her third term as mayor in 2001.
Later she created history by becoming the youngest and the first woman Mayor in 1995 by defeating the incumbent Mayor.
www.namasthenri.com /nrioftheweek/turner.html   (306 words)

  
 City of Dunedin Florida
It is estimated that a third Penny will raise $1.94 billion slated for Pinellas County capital improvement projects in the areas of transportation, public safety, parks and recreation, storm water drainage and government facilities.
Dunedin's Committee on Aging was presented with the prestigious Service to Seniors by an Organization Award at the Florida Council on Aging (FCOA) Conference.
The Dunedin City Clerk's office is actively seeking applications to serve on any of the City's 34 active Boards/Committees/Agencies/Authorities.
dunedingov.com /home.aspx?.../mayorsmessage&title=Mayors+Message   (587 words)

  
 History of the Taieri Gorge Railway
Transport licensing protected the railway from road competition until 1961 for the carriage of livestock and until 1983 for general freight Removal of these restrictions and the upgrading of roads into Central Otago meant the decline of the line and in 1976 regular passenger trains ceased.
Simultaneously the Mayor of Dunedin announced that the City Council would buy the line through the Taieri Gorge and as far as Middlemarch provided the community raised $1 million to finance the project.
In 1995 the close relationship between the City of Dunedin and the Otago Excursion Train Trust was cemented with the formation of the Taieri Gorge Railway Limited, a Local Authority Trading Enterprise jointly owned by the City and the Trust, which now operates the Taieri Gorge Railway with assistance of the Trust's volunteer members.
www.taieri.co.nz /history.htm   (875 words)

  
 The Employment Catalyst: 4 Trades Dunedin
She is hosting a gala lunch for Tradespeople in Dunedin next February, and her support has opened doors and gained support for this new concept in apprenticeships.”
The Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs could, and with the help of the Malcam Trust, Work and Income, and PS Training, the trades training project "4 Trades" was born.
Mr Bates' apprenticeship evolved from the Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs which has initiated a 4Trades job creation project, funded by the Malcam Trust, Winz and Employment Catalyst Fund.
www.jobsletter.org.nz /cat/cat04.htm   (1608 words)

  
 Dunedin High School Pipes Petition
When concerns were raised months ago, regarding these issues, both the Mayor of Dunedin and State Representative Anderson approached the School Board and the Principal, and both were reassured that Mr.
Dunedin is known throughout the state of Florida for its Scottish bands and tradition.
The Dunedin High School Pipes Petition to Duedin High School and Pinellas County School Board was created by New World Celts and written by Michael Dunlap (newworldcelts@gmail.com).
www.petitiononline.com /DHSPB/petition.html   (576 words)

  
 Graduation Ceremony - 13 May 2006, Dunedin Town Hall , University of Otago, New Zealand
It was not the highest quality of degree, and I am very mindful that, were I not the Mayor of Dunedin, there is no way that any Vice Chancellor in his right mind would ever invite me to deliver the Graduation Address.
For that reason we are a city that tolerates youthful indiscretions and nurtures you as you develop those skills and acquire that knowledge and the power to reason on the pathway to leadership.
But to all of you, whether you intend making Dunedin your home or whether you return to your families around the world, or whether you travel overseas to seek fame and fortune I am grateful for the honour of addressing you today on this important and memorable occasion.
www.otago.ac.nz /alumni/graduation/13may2006/address.html   (1364 words)

  
 Archived News | Dunedin City KiwiWalks Launched (22.11.04)
Dunedin's latest KiwiWalks were officially launched yesterday (November 22) by Mayor Peter Chin.
The central city walks are unique in that they are also heritage walks and take in a number of Dunedin's historic buildings.
Mr Chin was joined by 60 children from St Joseph's and Anderson's Bay primary schools, and councillor Teresa Stevenson, who was dressed in period costume for the occassion.
www.sportotago.co.nz /index.php?id=84,236,0,0,1,0   (176 words)

  
 Man wins 12-year-old battle over parking ticket - New Zealand news on Stuff.co.nz
A reply from Dunedin Mayor Peter Chin said that because the original infringement notice was so old, his council's staff had been unable to find how the ticket came to be in Mr Fraser's name.
But council staff had arranged for the infringement to be returned from the Courts Department due to the length of time since the notice was first issued.
But he feared there were still holes in the fines' system, which could lead others into a situation such as his.
www.stuff.co.nz /stuff/0,2106,3802502a11,00.html   (390 words)

  
 Regional Councils. Dunedin
The office space was provided by Dunedin City Council.
Dunedin Mayor Mr Peter Chin and others from DCC,and Mr Pancha Narayanan, President NZFEC also attended the function along with members of DMEC.
The Dunedin Multi Ethnic Council Participated in the Santa parde of the city.
www.nzfec.org.nz /reg_dunedin_act.php   (149 words)

  
 The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - HER WORLD
The mayor’s is the highest office and s/he is in charge of the well-being of a city, a district and its people.
To note, she did not take a lifetime to show her allegiance to her in-laws’ nation and was elected on merit and not as a bahu of a riyaasat (pun intended).
It was the first time in 27 years that an incumbent mayor was defeated and Sukhi won by 2410 votes to become the first woman Mayor of Dunedin, to be re-elected in 98 and again in 2001 for a further tenure of three years.
www.tribuneindia.com /2001/20011202/herworld.htm   (4485 words)

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