Tiny sea slug may be new species: ORC
Tiny sea slug may be new species: ORC
A potentially new species of a tiny sand-dwelling sea slug has been discovered in an estuary near Dunedin, the Otago Regional Council says.
Hamish MacLean
Possible new species found near Dunedin
Possible new species found near Dunedin
A potentially new species of a tiny sand-dwelling sea slug has been discovered in an estuary near Dunedin, the Otago Regional Council says.
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Land use ‘one of the big exacerbators’ of issues
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Land use ‘one of the big exacerbators’ of issues
The misuse of Otago’s land is aggravating climate change issues in the region, an Otago regional councillor says.
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ORC seeking help to review air quality measures
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ORC seeking help to review air quality measures
The Otago Regional Council has called for a global search for innovative approaches to improve the region’s air quality.
Bid to refloat beached shark fails
Bid to refloat beached shark fails
A Portobello animal lover who led an unsuccessful rescue effort of a beached porbeagle shark yesterday says she was impressed by the humanity of the shark’s would-be rescuers.
Failed after-school programme had faced scrutiny
Failed after-school programme had faced scrutiny
An embattled after-school care programme, now in liquidation, was already under the gun after an assessment turned up 10 "critical actions" to be addressed before accreditation was granted.
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Application to store cars in yard rejected
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Application to store cars in yard rejected
An auto parts company has had its application to stack and store cars in the yard of Invermay, a category 1 historic home in Mosgiel, declined.
Albatross chick dies after eating plastic
Albatross chick dies after eating plastic
A Dunedin albatross chick is dead after swallowing plastic brought to its nest by a parent.
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Concern over water quality 'a bit dramatic': Federated Farmers
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Concern over water quality 'a bit dramatic': Federated Farmers
Otago Fish & Game has been accused by farmers of being "a bit dramatic" after sounding the alarm about the state of the region’s freshwater.
Albatross chick dies after swallowing plastic
10-day-old albatross chick dies after swallowing plastic
A Dunedin albatross chick is dead after swallowing plastic brought to its nest by a parent.
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Minister ‘out of her depth’ on water issues
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Minister ‘out of her depth’ on water issues
Dunedin Labour MPs have blasted Environment Minister Penny Simmonds for being "way out of her depth" on Otago’s freshwater issues.
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Collapse of Mash shows director ‘unethical’
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Collapse of Mash shows director ‘unethical’
A Dunedin parent who has been chasing an embattled after-school care provider for money for months says the company’s collapse shows its director was "unethical".
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Sea lion boom not indicative - trust
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Sea lion boom not indicative - trust
Dunedin's New Zealand sea lion pups have again arrived in record numbers.
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Optimal visitation report ‘ground-breaking’
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Optimal visitation report ‘ground-breaking’
How many tourists Queenstown can handle is a central question to a new council-led investigation.
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Minister still considering intervention in ORC plan
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Minister still considering intervention in ORC plan
Environment Minister Penny Simmonds is weighing up whether to wade into the Otago Regional Council’s freshwater affairs.
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Joint project on harbour’s future issues
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Joint project on harbour’s future issues
Commercial challenges and opportunities in Otago Harbour will be explored in a joint council initiative.
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ORC outsourcing consents in ‘peak’ times
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ORC outsourcing consents in ‘peak’ times
The Otago Regional Council is looking for outside help to process resource consents.
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'No money': DCC trims back grass-cutting
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'No money': Dismay as DCC trims back grass-cutting
An octogenarian is struggling to understand the Dunedin City Council’s priorities as the grass on the verge near her home has grown out of control.
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ORC plan backed despite pressure
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ORC plan backed despite pressure
Recently introduced environmental improvements will continue "no matter what political landscape we are in" the Otago Regional Council’s deputy chairman says.
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Some birds will stay at landfill: DCC
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Some birds will stay at landfill: DCC
Despite losing their free lunch, some birds will stay at Green Island landfill when food scraps stop going to the tip, the Dunedin City Council says.