Environmental rules' impact concerns ORC
Environmental rules' impact concerns ORC
Meeting the Government's constant stream of tighter environmental rules may be impossible, an Otago regional councillor says.
Jono Edwards
Harbourmaster role may be relinquished
Harbourmaster role may be relinquished
Lake Dunstan harbourmaster responsibilities are likely to be relinquished to the Otago Regional Council.
Port Otago staff dismissed over positive meth tests
Port Otago staff dismissed over positive meth tests
A series of positive methamphetamine tests among Port Otago workers operating heavy machinery may trigger a crackdown from the company.
Guardian's qualities praised
Guardian's qualities praised
Former Ngai Tahu chief executive Tahu Potiki's values as an environmental guardian were highlighted at the Otago Regional Council committee he sat on yesterday.
Wallabies big concern
Wallabies big concern
Otago needs to ''be more political'' in getting Government support for tackling wallabies in the region, an Otago Regional councillor says.
Groups press for shared home ownership
Groups press for shared home ownership
It is yet to be seen whether the Government's housing reset will get Dunedin's low to middle-income families into homes, social organisations say.
Over $500,000 spent on ORC managers
Over $500,000 spent on ORC managers
More than $500,000 has been spent on replacement managers at the Otago Regional Council in less than nine months after three left the organisation late last year.
False allegation affecting ties, resident says
False allegation affecting ties, resident says
A Mosgiel resident falsely accused of dobbing in about 20 nearby properties for illegal structures says the ongoing squabble has affected his relationships with neighbours.
School 'shouldn't have used funds for trip'
School 'shouldn't have used funds for trip'
Carisbrook School's redirection of almost $30,000 in Government funding to Singapore trips should not have happened, a report has found.
Water rules welcomed by some
Water rules welcomed by some
Southern councils and environmentalists are welcoming a swath of proposed regulations aimed at cleaning New Zealand waters, but some farmers say the tighter rules will hurt the rural economy.
Govt details lessons learnt from Kiwibuild
Govt details lessons learnt from Kiwibuild
The Northlake Kiwibuild deal was not "in the best interest of first home buyers", Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.
PM acknowledges Wanaka Kiwibuilds were a mistake
PM acknowledges Wanaka Kiwibuilds were a mistake
The Northlake Kiwibuild deal and those like it were not "in the best interest of first home buyers", Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.
Water plan 'not war on farmers': PM
Water plan 'not war on farmers': PM
A swathe of regulations meant to clean New Zealand waters is not a war on farmers, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.
Scientists delve into South Dunedin
Scientists delve into South Dunedin
Scientists are busy searching the ground beneath South Dunedin, but it will be a while before the data presents a clear picture about the area's future.
Shelter provided at regional bus stop
Shelter provided at regional bus stop
Long-awaited bus shelters and seats have been installed at Dunedin's regional bus stop.
MP fears new water regulations threaten farmers
MP fears new water regulations threaten farmers
An expected tightening of freshwater regulations could force southern farmers out of business, Clutha-Southland National MP Hamish Walker says.
Bus drivers not included yet
Bus drivers not included yet
The Otago Regional Council says it already pays direct staff a living wage, but has no plans to extend that to contractors.
Extension for investigation into ORC
Extension for investigation into ORC
A government investigation into the Otago Regional Council has been delayed by a month because of the ''complexities'' involved.
DCC becomes living wage employer
DCC becomes living wage employer
The Dunedin City Council's commitment to a living wage shows "leadership and integrity'', union representatives say.
DCC becomes a living wage employer
DCC becomes a living wage employer
The Dunedin City Council has officially become a living wage employer.