Hamish MacLean

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Tap turned off for Dunedin tourism funding

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Tap turned off for Dunedin tourism funding

The $1.7m Enterprise Dunedin received for destination marketing, management and tourism development appears likely to be the last of its kind as the government shifts towards a national approach to regional tourism issues.

'Upsetting and horrific': Juvenile sea lion shot and killed at Aramaona

The dead New Zealand sea lion (pakake) was found by a member of the public on the harbour side of...

'Upsetting and horrific': Juvenile sea lion shot and killed at Aramaona

A 2-year-old female sea lion has been shot and killed at Aramoana.

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Bid to move gold dredge upstream opposed

The upper Clutha River flows full and fast, near Albert Town, as the water discharges from the...

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'Environmental terrorism': Bid to move gold dredge upstream opposed

Fishers and tourism operators in the Upper Clutha River have opposed a gold-mining company seeking consent to move its dredge up the river.

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Overall freshwater plan advocated

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Overall freshwater plan advocated

The Dunedin City Council wants a plan to introduce three waters upgrades recognised by the Otago Regional Council’s overarching policy framework.

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Portraits give way to photos

Former Dunedin Mayor Aaron Hawkins sits in front of mayoral portraits of early Dunedin mayors....

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Portraits give way to photos

Official paintings of Dunedin mayors are now a thing of the past.

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ORC failed to engage: farmers

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ORC failed to engage: farmers

Farmers have told freshwater commissioners the Otago Regional Council failed to properly engage with them when drafting policy for the region.

Council staff mulling conflicts

Confusion around conflict of interest rules ahead of big decisions for Otago regional councillors appears to have cleared.

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Low leopard seal sightings concern conservationists

A juvenile leopard seal basks in the sun at Aramoana on Wednesday. PHOTO: GIVERNY FORBES

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Low leopard seal sightings concern conservationists

Fewer leopard seals have been seen this year on Otago beaches than in past years and concerned conservationists want to know why.

‘Cards stacked against’ farmers as change backed

Otago Regional Council chief executive Richard Saunders against a backdrop of the Manuherikia...

‘Cards stacked against’ farmers as change backed

Farmers fear the "cards are stacked against" them after a crucial report backed significant change to how much water they take from the Manuherikia River.

Baby who died was failed by hospital: report

Oamaru Public Hospital. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Baby who died was failed by hospital: report

A 13-month-old boy died after he was rushed to Oamaru Hospital with a fever, but was failed by the care he received there.

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ORC, ministry silent over Upper Taieri policy

The upper Taieri River meanders near Patearoa in this aerial photograph. The Upper Taieri scroll...

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ORC, ministry silent over Upper Taieri policy

Both the Otago Regional Council and the Ministry for the Environment are staying silent about policy "being shaped up" for the Upper Taieri scroll plain.

Missing people found

Two people reported missing in the Silver Stream area earlier this evening have been found, police say.

Missing pair found

Two people reported missing in the Silver Stream area earlier this evening have been found, police say.

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Both sides pleased with port appeal result

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Both sides pleased with port appeal result

Port Otago’s years-long fight against what it has called overly restrictive environmental constraints is over.

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Switch to STV wins vote 7-3

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Switch to STV wins vote 7-3

In a 7-3 vote, Otago regional councillors have decided to drop first-past-the-post and switch to the single-transferable vote system (STV).

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Changing to STV may go to vote

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Changing to STV may go to vote

Changing the way the Otago public elects regional councillors could again go to a vote this week.

‘Cards stacked against’ farmers as change backed

Farmers fear the "cards are stacked against" them after a crucial report backed significant change to how much water they take from the Manuherikia River.

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Long-awaited report could end river saga

The Manuherikia River flows through farmland near Springvale. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Long-awaited report could end river saga

A public briefing today on the science behind minimum flow settings in the Manuherikia River could help bring to a close one of the most disruptive chapters in the ORC's recent history.

Plan to monitor rare NZ penguin by video

The enigmatic tawaki, or Fiordland crested penguin, could soon have its own around-the-clock...

Plan to monitor rare NZ penguin by video

A rare and elusive New Zealand penguin could soon be studied by an around-the-clock international audience.

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1000 mustelids eradicated

Predator Free Dunedin volunteer Kim Cameron checks a Doc200 stoat device at Heyward Point. PHOTO:...

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1000 mustelids eradicated

More than 1000 "killing machines" have been removed from Dunedin’s West Harbour area since 2018.

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