F&G chairman goes
F&G chairman goes
The chairman of Southland Fish & Game has resigned after five years in the role.
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Wharf users: do trial to clarify ferry plans
Wharf users: do trial to clarify ferry plans
Queenstown business owners say the outcome of a ferry trial on Lake Wakatipu will determine their firms’ futures, and are pushing for it to go ahead — sooner rather than later.
Dunedin may follow Queenstown’s flat bus fare structure
Dunedin may follow Queenstown’s flat bus fare structure
Dunedinites could soon pay a $2 flat fare for bus trips, similar to the system introduced in Queenstown two years ago.
Flat fares for bus users bee-ing considered
Flat fares for bus users bee-ing considered
Card-holding bus users could could soon pay $2 no matter where they travel in Dunedin.
Avoid rates rise, urges Chamber of Commerce
Avoid rates rise, urges Chamber of Commerce
Council spending will be a strong part of Otago’s economic recovery, but ratepayers should not carry the burden, the Otago Chamber of Commerce says.
Bus fares 'unfair' to low earners
Bus fares 'unfair' to low earners
Concession fares should not just be for students and the elderly, a bus user advocacy group says.
Pilot and instructor turn back the years
Pilot and instructor turn back the years
The aviation industry is facing a grim time, but its people are helping to keep spirits alive, says a long-time Dunedin flying instructor considering landing for good.
Grabbing that fresh feeling
Grabbing that fresh feeling
The Otago Farmers Market looked like itself again at the weekend.
Pest group asks for more funding
Pest group asks for more funding
The Otago Regional Council was told its proposed funding for pest control is "insufficient" during the annual plan hearings yesterday.
Plan under way for partnership
Plan under way for partnership
The Otago Regional Council’s partnership with local iwi is a "work in progress", Otakou kaumatua Edward Ellison says.
ORC asked to make buses free to students
ORC asked to make buses free to students
Students should ride bus services free, the Otago Regional Council was told during annual plan hearings yesterday.
Board chairman slams ‘inadequate’ bus service
Board chairman slams ‘inadequate’ bus service
Public transport was an issue raised by many presenters during the Otago Regional Council annual plan hearing yesterday.
Call for ORC to get behind landowners in battle against rabbit infestation
Call for ORC to get behind landowners in battle against rabbit infestation
Richard Bowman, who had a decades-long career with the Southland Regional Council, says if landowners are making efforts to control rabbits, the Otago Regional Council should step in and help.
Duck-shooters await season’s starting gun
Duck-shooters await season’s starting gun
It will be game on for duck-shooting next weekend.
Climate not forgotten amid restrictions
Climate not forgotten amid restrictions
School pupils are asking people to reserve some attention for a climate crisis amid the pandemic.
Large parties not allowed, students warned
Large parties not allowed, students warned
Dunedin's students are being reminded to keep party guests to a minimum as thousands head back to the city.
Fire left victim in serious condition
Fire left victim in serious condition
One person was left in a serious condition after being pulled from a burning house in Port Chalmers yesterday.
Demolition work on warehouse resumes
Demolition work on warehouse resumes
Part of Dunedin’s high-profile Cadbury warehouse was turned to rubble yesterday as demolition work picked up speed.
Relaxed funeral numbers welcome
Relaxed funeral numbers welcome
The Government’s decision to backtrack on funeral and tangihanga restrictions has been welcomed by grieving families.
Message for mum washes ashore near harbour mouth
Message for mum washes ashore near harbour mouth
Blue Penguins Pukekura scientist Hiltrun Ratz holds up a message in a bottle which washed up on Pilots Beach.