Matthew Littlewood

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Hospital cuts 'crazy'; call for a new campaign

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Hospital cuts 'crazy'; call for a new campaign

The emergency department in the new Dunedin hospital will be "overflowing within a week" if the government goes ahead with cuts, the former ED head is warning.

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Extreme concern over hospital cuts

The piles for the new Dunedin hospital’s in-patient building. An internal document proposes...

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'Extremely concerning': Proposed hospital cuts would affect patient care

Cutting emergency department beds and downgrading operating theatres are under consideration as the government looks to slash spending on the new Dunedin hospital.

Developers reveal big plans for lake township

Plans for a massive redevelopment of Lake Hawea have been released, including a new hotel and...

Developers reveal big plans for lake township

The small township of Lake Hawea is set for a massive revamp, as developers propose a new hotel and village and entertainment complex.

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Hope on status of polytechs

Polytechnics which continue to post deficits could still stand alone if the government grants them a lifeline, the Otago Daily Times understands.

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MP decries ‘thinning down’ of services at prison

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MP decries ‘thinning down’ of services at prison

Changes to drug and alcohol rehabilitation treatment at Otago Corrections Facility have been labelled a "thinning down" of services by a local MP, but Corrections insists it is due to prisoner demographics.

Hotel, village, entertainment complex planned for Lake Hāwea

The small township of Lake Hāwea is set for a massive revamp, as developers propose a new hotel and village and entertainment complex.

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New alliance to focus on housing crisis

"Our government has been pretty clear that they don't see it as their job to do this, and that...

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New alliance to focus on housing crisis

A new alliance to tackle Otago’s housing crisis has been established, as the government looks to the community for answers.

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Hospital build delay signalled as construction costs rise

Former Southern Group Partnership chairman Pete Hodgson is concerned there could be pressure to...

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Hospital build delay signalled as construction costs rise

The contract for the inpatient building for the new Dunedin hospital has been delayed amid pressure on the contractor to cut costs, the Otago Daily Times understands.

Uni staff wage bargaining still at ‘good faith’ stage

Phil Edwards at a recent protest. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Uni staff wage bargaining still at ‘good faith’ stage

University of Otago staff are still in the "good faith" stage of wage bargaining, as the national union launches a ballot for strike action.

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Fear stand-alone position could hit polytech

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Fear stand-alone position could hit polytech

Otago Polytechnic is in a perilous financial situation after being saddled with tens of millions of dollars of debt, documents show.

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Uni seeking new forecast system

The university’s character is apparently unchanged, and yet this may be no more than an illusion....

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Uni seeking new forecast system

A complex and confusing system has led the University of Otago to ask for help with its financial and enrolment forecasting so it can better respond to financial challenges.

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Call to ‘stop damaging’ polytech

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Call to ‘stop damaging’ polytech

An exasperated Dunedin city councillor says Wellington should stop trying to "help" the polytechnic system, as the government plans further reform.

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Uni assessed to be at ‘medium’ financial risk

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Uni assessed to be at ‘medium’ financial risk

The tertiary education industry watchdog is "confident" the University of Otago can manage its financial risks.

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Generators cautiously optimistic

The Tekapo B power house, photographed earlier this month, is normally surrounded by the water of...

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Generators cautiously optimistic after rain

Electricity generators say the weekend’s rain has staved off a historically dry period, but there are still concerns about security of supply.

Hundreds turn out for Special Rigs gig

Having fun with one of the big rigs at the Special Rigs for Special Kids event near the Edgar...

Hundreds turn out for Special Rigs gig

Miserable weather conditions failed to dampen the turnout at this year’s Special Rigs for Special Kids event in Dunedin.

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Polytechnic ‘not meeting’ financial viability

Former Otago Polytechnic chief executive Phil Ker. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Polytechnic ‘not meeting’ financial viability

Not even the support of the city council will be enough to see Otago Polytechnic return to full autonomy, its former boss says.

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Library staff shift floated as loans drop

"Since the Covid-19 pandemic, students’ needs have changed and are expected to continue to change...

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Library staff shift floated as loans drop

Book borrowings at the University of Otago libraries have nosedived by more than 67% in the past five years as staff restructuring is proposed.

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Funding sought for music scene

Save Dunedin Live Music spokesman David Bennett says there is still much work to do to revitalise...

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Funding sought for music scene

Major council funding is still needed to revitalise Dunedin’s live music scene, an advocacy group says.

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Govt has no plan for dry years: Woods

"The crisis I think we have is that we don’t seem to have a plan to make our way through this ......

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Govt has no plan for dry years: Woods

The government is being accused of not having a plan for future dry years, as hydro lakes remain historically low.

Tenant’s possessions destroyed in blaze

A tenant of a property destroyed by a fire says she has "lost everything". Neighbour Nick Moore helped residents out of the burning house in Calton Hill.

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