Spending was under scrutiny at a Dunedin City Council meeting this week. Councillors deliberated on what should be included in the 2026-27 annual plan. Residents could be facing a rates increase of 8.9%. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

Spending plans were debated and adjustments were considered on the fly. Votes came and went - and not much changed.

Reporter Grant Miller provides a rundown on deliberations for the Dunedin City Council’s annual plan.