Jim O'malley
Calls from Dunedin Council to restart buyout conversation for homes in flood-prone areas
A Dunedin city councillor says it's worth revisiting the conversation around buying out homes in flood-prone areas. Dunedin's Infrastructure Services Committee chair Jim O'Malley spoke to Guyon… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 September 2024
On today's episode, threats to New Zealand's national security are increasingly likely to come from within New Zealand - be it disgruntled government employees or those who are in desperate need of… Audio
South Islanders feel frustrated by govt's transport plan
Towns in the South Island feel frustrated and forgotten by the government's new transport plan, and say funding is "unbalanced", in favour of Auckland. Dunedin City Councillor and the infrastructure… Audio
Dunedin councillor speaks about deputy mayor resignation
Dunedin's deputy mayor Sophie Barker has resigned, saying the breach of a confidential council meeting was the final straw.
Just days ago, she and senior city councillor Jim O'Malley filed a… Audio
Te Whatu Ora admits Dunedin hospital cuts delayed opening
Te Whatu Ora has admitted the government's desire to cut nearly $100 million from the new Dunedin Hospital build has delayed its opening by almost a year.
Health officials fronted the public and… Audio
Crossroads: What to do with Dunedin's one-way street system
The new hospital being built on the former site of Dunedin's Cadbury factory has resurrected the thorny issue of what to do with the city's one-way street system. Audio
The future of George Street decided
Its our way or the Highway says a majority of Dunedin councillors - who voted today to make the main street one way to cars. George street will only be open to cars travelling North to South - towards… Audio
Chocolate crowdfunding campaign hits $1 million in one day
In August, Jim O'Malley, the man behind the 'Own the Factory' initiative, unveiled a new concept focusing on premium chocolate-making, by joining forces with an existing Dunedin artisan chocolate… Audio
Own the Factory campaign withdrawing Cadbury offer
A Dunedin group hoping to continue the production of iconic confectionery like Jaffas and Pineapple Lumps and Buzz Bars has given up on its plans. Dunedin Councillor Jim O'Malley is behind the… Audio
Councillor given fortnight to find money to buy Cadbury factory
A campaign to raise $20 million to keep production of some of Cadbury's famous treats in Dunedin is gaining momentum. The man behind the campaign - Dr Jim O'Malley - joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Dunedin public called on to invest in Cadbury proposal
Less than a year before Cadbury is due to close its Dunedin factory and the race is on to save it, and up to 360 jobs. A Dunedin City Councillor is launching a last-minute bid to keep the factory open… Audio
