If the Government has its claims about the success of devices that let sea lions escape from squid nets wrong, then it will have a "huge impact" on the critically endangered mammal, a Dunedin scientist says.
"Hotspots" where hazards and life-sustaining infrastructure meet are being identified in a new civil defence study into how Otago's main utilities will cope in a major emergency.
Requests for a dedicated Queenstown councillor have been rejected by the Otago Regional Council.
The Otago Regional Council would have to be assured of a sound return on its investments now it had changed its investment policy to allow it to buy into irrigation schemes, the council heard this week.
Tarras Water Ltd has been given a second chance to provide more information on its proposed irrigation scheme to the Otago Regional Council before it decides whether to put the case for investment out for the public to have their say.
A new bylaw providing greater protection for overland flow paths in flood-prone areas in Otago has been adopted by the Otago Regional Council.
Rural farm stores and sports shops selling lead shot will be targeted by Otago Fish and Game after six duck-shooters were caught with the ammunition near ponds during the season.
Endeavours to help improve water quality in the Tokomairiro River catchment have failed, with a new study suggesting it has deteriorated to the point of being one of Otago's most polluted waterways.
It is hoped the facelifts being given to murals on Dunedin bus shelters will help brighten residents' days.
Looking at the present and future of broadcasting in Dunedin as well as the past kept former employees of DNTV from getting too nostalgic at the weekend.
An nterest in how varroa's destruction of the feral bee population could affect honey production led Dunedin's Hamish McMillan to his best of fair award in the Otago Science and Technology Fair.
Relief. The feeling was palpable among Otago rower Hamish Bond's friends and family at a central Dunedin bar last night after his and Eric Murray's gold medal performance.
More people are using Otago's public buses, but increasing the number of passengers will continue to be a struggle, Otago Regional councillor Bryan Scott says.
Hundreds of farmers could face enforcement action, as their delay in installing water meters may mean they will miss the Government-imposed November deadline.
The Otago Regional Council faces a 6.5% increase in insurance premiums for the coming year.
Visitors to the Otago Regional Council's Dunedin headquarters are being greeted in a new, secure foyer and reception area.
Solar water heating still has a place in reducing fossil fuel consumption, Solar Association of New Zealand chief executive Adrian Kerr says.
Flood protection works on the Water of Leith through the University of Otago campus are due to start in November.
Dunedin salmon anglers are upset someone hand-fished a spawning salmon out of the Water of Leith.
Claims Milton's wastewater treatment plant is the cause of pollution in the Tokomairiro River are disputed by the Otago Regional Council.
