Trading rules questioned
Businesses ‘‘can’t wait’’ for customers to return, and now, they don’t have to.
Molly Houseman
Leadership role questions raised
Leadership role questions raised
The leadership around the council table at the embattled Otago Regional Council lacks structure and clear expectations, an Otago regional councillor says.
Cross-harbour power lines coming down
Cross-harbour power lines coming down
Some of the high-voltage power lines that spanned from Port Chalmers to Portobello for 60 years-plus have been removed.
Heart and sole
Heart and sole
Inshore fishing trawlers lay moored at the Otakou wharf on the Otago Peninsula yesterday as Trawler Fishing’s Kane Matheson worked to shift fresh fish.
Vaccination text reminders to be resumed this week
Vaccination text reminders to be resumed this week
Text reminders for Covid-19 vaccine appointments are expected to recommence this week.
Petition with minister
Petition with minister
A petition calling for government commissioners to replace Otago regional councillors is now in the hands of the Environment Minister.
College 150th reunion put off till next year
College 150th reunion put off till next year
Taieri College’s 150th reunion will happen, but a year later than planned.
Sharp rise in vaccination no-shows
Sharp rise in vaccination no-shows
Dunedin pharmacies are reporting a ‘‘massive’’ amount of missed Covid-19 vaccination appointments as people forget to cancel bookings.
Go Bus drivers waiting
Go Bus drivers waiting
Some Otago bus drivers are finally receiving the living wage and have received a year’s back-pay, while others are still waiting.
Hobbs out of ORC either way
Hobbs out of ORC either way
Marian Hobbs’ time as an Otago regional councillor is set to end.
Learning will look ‘completely different’
Learning will look ‘completely different’
Some children will be able to return to school under Alert Level 3, but on-site learning will look "completely different", a Dunedin school principal says.
Fish & Game says ORC delaying Manuherikia decision
Fish & Game says ORC delaying Manuherikia decision
Failing to note a minimum flow for the Manuherikia River has been labelled a “delaying tactic” by Otago Fish & Game.
Google data indicates Otago shoppers least prone to panic buying
Google data indicates Otago shoppers least prone to panic buying
Otago people appear to have done less lockdown panic-buying compared with other parts of the country.
Dunedinites get to keep $2 bus rides - for now
Dunedinites get to keep $2 bus rides - for now
The $2 bus fare in Dunedin will continue, for now.
Produce having to be thrown away
Produce having to be thrown away
Rodger Whitson has had to start throwing away perfectly good produce as the reality of being a small business owner during lockdown sinks in.
Councillors ask for more information on river flows
Councillors ask for more information on river flows
More than 26,500 staff hours and $4.4 million in spending has not been enough for Otago regional councillors to feel confident in noting proposed minimum flows for the Manuherikia River.
Fate of flat $2 bus fare to be decided
Fate of flat $2 bus fare to be decided
Dunedin's $2 flat bus fare came at a significant cost but was successful in avoiding dramatic patronage loss due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Otago Regional Council says.
Raggedy Ann’s bubble returns
Raggedy Ann’s bubble returns
A group of adventurous soft toys have made a comeback in Mosgiel to put smiles on people’s faces during lockdown.
Warm for August but not a record
Warm for August but not a record
Enjoying a well-deserved ice-cream after finishing her school work for the day is Mila Cross (9), as the mercury hit 21degC in Mosgiel yesterday. It was a warm lockdown day across the regions.
Councils adapting to working from home
Councils adapting to working from home
Working from home is the new normal for southern councils as they adapt to Alert Level 4 conditions.