Hamish MacLean

Issue of negligence raised over Lake Ohau blaze

Hot, dry conditions led to an October blaze at Lake Ohau Village that razed more than 50...

Issue of negligence raised over Lake Ohau blaze

Insurance companies could pursue Network Waitaki if they believe the lines company is to blame for the Lake Ohau fire that destroyed 48 homes and caused an estimated $35million damage last year.

Laws report complete but under wraps

Laws report complete but under wraps

If the complaint against him is upheld, councillors around New Zealand will be gagged from publicly criticising staff, Otago regional councillor Michael Laws says.

Brighton caravan park sold - tenants given notice

(Clockwise from top) The 1ha caravan park in Brighton has been sold and its future use is...

Brighton caravan park sold - tenants given notice

The Brighton Caravan Park has been sold and the nearly 20 people who live there have until the middle of February to find a new home.

Green HQ for ORC undecided

The Otago Regional Council says it is too soon to say if its new headquarters will be Green Star rated.

Landfill attracts 295 submissions

Smooth Hill, site of the proposed landfill. Photo: ODT files

Landfill attracts 295 submissions

The Otago Regional Council received 295 submissions on the Dunedin City Council consent application for a new landfill south of Dunedin for the city’s municipal waste.

Woman seriously injured in Oamaru crash

A woman suffered serious injuries after she was ejected from a moving car in Waterfront Rd, Oamaru, last night.

Upper Lakes rohe next under the planning microscope

After a heated debate over the management of the Manuherikia River, the next area of interest for the Otago Regional Council could feel like a dive in a glacier-fed alpine stream.

Plan change 7 affects 100 water consents

The historic permits allowed holders to take as much water as needed for irrigation or other...

Plan change 7 affects 100 water consents

More than 100 resource consent applications are affected by the Environment Court’s plan change 7 decision, the Otago Regional Council says.

75 years of uni theology study marked

75 years of uni theology study marked

An ecumenical service was held at Knox Church, in Dunedin, last night to celebrate 75 years of theological study at the University of Otago.

Scientist predicting ‘heatwave summer’

Scientist predicting ‘heatwave summer’

Unusual behaviour among snapper, increased fire risk, and retreating glaciers could all be part of a coming "heatwave summer".

Submissions close today on DCC’s landfill proposal at Smooth Hill site

Submissions close on a landfill proposed for south of Dunedin today, but any hearing on the matter will not be until next year, the Otago Regional Council says.

Container ship makes a big impression

Container ship makes a big impression

Port Otago tugs manoeuvre container ship SFL Maui towards the Port Chalmers container berth at dawn yesterday.

Delay won't affect March deadline

The Otago Regional Council is considering five flow options for the Manuherikia River which range...

Delay won't affect March deadline

Shifting deadlines and a minor rejigging of the work programme isn't enough to delay work to help the ORC set minimum flow rates for the Manuherikia River, the woman leading the group thrashing out the science says.

Seaside home fetches anything but a modest price

This Cliffs Rd property in St Clair recently sold for more than $2million. PHOTO: GREGOR...

Seaside home fetches anything but a modest price

A modest St Clair bungalow has sold for more than $2 million in what is believed to be a record for the area.

Well-travelled sibling orcas seen making rare foray up Otago Harbour

Well-travelled sibling orcas seen making rare foray up Otago Harbour

Two of New Zealand’s best-known orca visited Dunedin yesterday in a rare trip up Otago Harbour.

Emmy Award win celebrated

Celebrating their role in the Sports Emmy Awards George Wensel Technical Achievement Award for...

Emmy Award win celebrated

Millions of baseball fans had a better look at America’s national pastime this year thanks to a Dunedin software firm.

Quest for an ORC lakes plan advances

Quest for an ORC lakes plan advances

Otago regional councillors have pushed ahead to shine a spotlight on the health of the region’s lakes.

Job outlines need work: councillors

Job outlines need work: councillors

A working party of councillors will review job descriptions for the leadership at the Otago Regional Council.

‘Scoping study’ to ease lakes management confusion

A still Lake Dunstan without a breath of wind. The health of Otago’s lakes could soon become more...

‘Scoping study’ to ease lakes management confusion

Freshwater lakes are a major part of Otago’s identity.

No climate work role progress

No climate work role progress

The Otago Regional Council’s leadership still cannot find a seat at the table with the Dunedin City Council to set the strategy for South Dunedin’s future.

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