ORC votes for plan change
ORC votes for plan change
Otago's stop-gap plan for expiring water permits could pit a ‘‘large community’’ against the Otago Regional Council.
Hamish MacLean
Port Otago may be privatised
Port Otago may be privatised
The potential privatisation of port operations of the $534 million Port Otago will be up for discussion in Dunedin today.
Concern aired despite city’s improved economy
Concern aired despite city’s improved economy
As economic indicators for the city grow, Dunedin city councillors continue to express concerns about the rising cost of housing in the southern city.
DCC staff numbers could top 1000 by year's end
DCC staff numbers could top 1000 by year's end
The number of people working for the Dunedin City Council could top 1000 by the end of the year.
Panic-buying even with no shortages
Panic-buying even with no shortages
Panic-buying appears to be spreading at least as fast as the global outbreak of Covid-19.
OBHS cricket trip to India called off
OBHS cricket trip to India called off
The Otago Boys’ High School cricket trip to India has been called off, due to fears the ongoing Covid-19 global outbreak could jeopardise pupil and staff safety, the school’s rector, Richard Hall,...
Dunedin growth outpaces NZ rate
Dunedin growth outpaces NZ rate
For the first time in more than a decade Dunedin’s job growth outpaced the national numbers.
Those with virus symptoms asked to contact Healthline first
Those with virus symptoms asked to contact Healthline first
Healthcare professionals are reminding people to contact Healthline before visiting their doctors if they think they may have symptoms of Covid-19.
Benefits of dedicated Saturday surgery list outlined
Benefits of dedicated Saturday surgery list outlined
A dedicated Saturday surgery list for patients requiring urgent care could also help the Southern District Health Board ensure it hits its elective surgery targets.
Oncology list a dilemma, SDHB told
Oncology list a dilemma, SDHB told
Letters telling southern people their wait for radiation oncology is longer than it should be are not being sent, as the health board tries to find words that will not distress patients further.
Puffed out and proud — and that’s just the parents
Puffed out and proud — and that’s just the parents
With a beaming smile, a little out of breath, Sarah Gawith, of Te Anau, clearly enjoyed the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon at Memorial Park in Mosgiel yesterday.
Relics of sky and streets delight crowd
Relics of sky and streets delight crowd
The roar of the LS2 Chevrolet Corvette engines was real enough.
Framing of spending criticised
Framing of spending criticised
As the Dunedin City Council plans to spend more than $321million next year, one councillor is not pleased with how it has framed its proposed rates increase for consultation with the public.
ORC seeks ministerial help
ORC seeks ministerial help
The Otago Regional Council wants to send pending water management rule changes straight to a higher authority, bypassing the usual process.
Middlemarch rail excursions face financial threat
Middlemarch rail excursions face financial threat
Fearing a future without trains in Middlemarch, an emotional crowd of about 70 heard Dunedin Railways chairman Kevin Winders explain how the "iconic Dunedin" tourism business needed to change.
DCC earmarks funds for new policy role
DCC earmarks funds for new policy role
A new position in the Dunedin mayor’s office will give "political advice around advocacy".
Regional council drawing from port, reserves plus rates rise
Regional council drawing from port, reserves plus rates rise
Otago ratepayers could face a 9.1% rates increase even after the Otago Regional Council plans to dig up an extra $6million from other funding sources next year.
City housing shortage issues hotly debated
City housing shortage issues hotly debated
As Dunedin braces for a predicted housing shortage, an influx of cash into the city — rather than people — could be the driving force behind the city’s housing woes.
Environment incident calls stretch ORC
Environment incident calls stretch ORC
With an average of about four callouts a day, Otago Regional Council staff continue to be called away from their everyday tasks to respond to a "high" number of environmental incidents in the region.
Housing wants not met in city
Housing wants not met in city
It is not just a housing shortage that looms for Dunedin — the current housing stock might not meet the demands of the population.