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Media updates from Dunedin City Council 

Most Beautiful City 

Dunedin has been named the Most Beautiful City in the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards 2018.

Mayor of Dunedin, Dave Cull says, “It’s a fantastic achievement to win this award. While most Dunedin residents are aware we live New Zealand’s most beautiful city, it’s great to receive national recognition.

“This award highlights the work of the DCC and many community organisations to make our city an even greater place. It’s a credit to everyone working to protect and enhance our city.”

Keep Dunedin Beautiful Co-ordinator Allison Wallace says the award application highlighted work and projects across Dunedin, including beautification work, recycling projects and sustainable tourism.

“There are a lot of people doing great things in Dunedin and it’s awesome to see that being recognised.”

Work highlighted in Dunedin’s winning submission:

· The recent introduction of DCC’s Litter Compliance Policy which sets out how littering and illegal dumping will be tackled.

· Graffiti eradication work by Taskforce Green

· West Harbour Recreation Trail led by the Rotary Club of Dunedin, with support from the Rotary Club of Dunedin North.

· West Harbour Sycamore Removal, The West Harbour Beautification Trust alongside Dunedin City Council.

· The DCC’s Recycling Inspection programme (checking bins to reduce contamination levels)

· Introduction of community recycling hubs for CBD residents.

· Sustainability efforts of Dunedin tourism operators, and work by the Otago Peninsula Trust.

· Work to restore heritage assets and encourage their continuing use in sustainable ways.

Fund to foster new start-up ecosystem initiatives 

A $50,000 contestable fund for new Dunedin business start-up initiatives has been launched by the Grow Dunedin Partnership and Enterprise Dunedin. Enterprise Dunedin put out a media release advising that the Dunedin Ecosystem Support fund (DES), which opens on Friday, will invite applications that will further support start-up business in the city. The fund will support projects which support start-up growth, build confidence and increase investment in start-ups, and develop opportunities for young entrepreneurs. 

Dunedin population growth 

 Dunedin’s estimated resident population grew by 1900 in the year ended 30 June 2018, according to information released by Stats NZ today. The Mayor was interviewed as part of an ODT story on the latest population estimates. The Mayor noted that much of Dunedin’s growth in the past year was in the 15-39 year old age bracket, which is a good sign more people of a working/family age are being attracted here. Dunedin’s outstanding quality of life and excellent work and education opportunities are likely reasons for the continued growth. To help keep the momentum going, the DCC is about to embark on an ambitious programme of spending in its 10 year plan which will help make the city an even more attractive place to live. The DCC’s spending complements other major development currently happening, or about to happen, in the city.