Big cost for university to insure
Big cost for university to insure
The University of Otago will incur a significant financial hit to insure its $2.3 billion worth of building and contents assets next year.
Matthew Haggart
Higher priority to Beaumont Bridge
Higher priority to Beaumont Bridge
A plea to prioritise a planned Kawarau Falls replacement bridge at Queenstown's State Highway 6 southern gateway appears to have fallen on deaf ears and the project has been ranked behind a replacement crossing for the 123-year-old Beaumont Bridge on SH8.
Shihad heads 'O Week' at stadium
Shihad heads 'O Week' at stadium
Several University of Otago Orientation events, including a concert by rock band Shihad, will be held at Forsyth Barr Stadium next year.
Tunnel road deal proposed
Tunnel road deal proposed
The possibility of a "public-private" partnership for roading developments associated with a proposed tunnel linking Queenstown and Milford Sound will be raised with new Minister of Transport Gerry Brownlee.
Glowing report for Otago Polytechnic
Glowing report for Otago Polytechnic
Otago Polytechnic has been given a ringing endorsement by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority for the quality of its educational performance.
Call to prioritise bridge work
Call to prioritise bridge work
Queenstown Lakes Mayor Vanessa van Uden has sought an assurance from the Otago Regional Transport Committee about when the planned Kawarau Falls replacement bridge is likely to proceed.
Road funds likely to be restricted
Road funds likely to be restricted
Future funding for Dunedin cycling networks may be compromised by the fiscal belt-tightening of transport bureaucrats in central government, Otago's regional transport committee has been advised.
Radiologist leaving job
Radiologist leaving job
One of two Dunedin-based breast screening radiologists is leaving in early February, Southern DHB diagnostic and support services Otago general manager Sonja Dillon says.
Transport projects weighed up
Transport projects weighed up
Deliberations to prioritise more than 200 transport projects proposed by Otago's local authorities are under way, as part of a regional bid for funding from the New Zealand Transport Agency.
Crashes reflect 'shocking' driving
Crashes reflect 'shocking' driving
Otago's appalling road-crash record will be scrutinised by transport and local council authorities in an attempt to change "shocking" driving habits in the region.
Unique publication will 'create a stir'
Unique publication will 'create a stir'
A special Maori-focused edition of the University of Otago's annual publication of research highlights will be sent to ethnic peoples around the world, as a leading example of academic partnerships with indigenous populations.
Expected survey ship protest non-event
Expected survey ship protest non-event
When oil exploration vessel Polarcus Alima sailed through the fog and berthed at dawn yesterday, there was a highly-visible police presence onshore at Port Chalmers.
Online move positive
Online move positive
The closure of a Student Job Search branch office in Dunedin appears to have had little effect on the ability of the organisation to place students in paid work, after employment figures for November were released by the Otago University Students' Association yesterday.
New president announced
New president announced
A polytechnic student politician is the new president of the New Zealand Union of Student Associations, in what is an unprecedented appointment.
University council accepts student charge rise
University council accepts student charge rise
A service fee of $672 will be charged to all students at the University of Otago's Dunedin campus next year, as the commercial reality of legislation changes takes effect.
No word on oil search ship protest
No word on oil search ship protest
Environmentalists are opposed to a visit to southern waters by oil exploration vessel Polarcus Alima, but remain tight-lipped about whether they plan any demonstrations if the hydrographic survey ship berths at Port Chalmers tomorrow.
$40,000 from OUSA helps students
$40,000 from OUSA helps students
Student clubs and societies endeavours have benefited from about $40,000 worth of financial assistance made available by the Otago University Students' Association, this year.
Fears publicity harming varsity
Fears publicity harming varsity
The University of Otago might face a decline similar to Otago's sports teams, as a combination of regional demographics, tertiary underfunding, and ongoing publicity about student unrest hit home, a university council member has predicted.
Catholic churches face premium rise
Catholic churches face premium rise
Dunedin's historic Catholic churches are next in line to face forecast rises in insurance premiums, which has been likened to a "tsunami about to hit".
HR manager NZIM runner-up
HR manager NZIM runner-up
Otago Polytechnic's human resources general manager, Matt Carter, has finished runner-up at the national final to find New Zealand's top young executive.