Tourism operators ‘struggling’
Tourism operators ‘struggling’
The stress of riding the emotional rollercoaster of Covid-19 is being compounded by uncertainty about New Zealand’s recovery plan, Queenstown tourism operators say.
Grant Miller
Ducks saved from having to play chicken
Ducks saved from having to play chicken
Ducks waddling in a Dunedin suburb often have a devoted human companion shepherding them along the footpath and across the road.
Swinging, seesawing staying off-limits
Swinging, seesawing staying off-limits
Playgrounds remain closed under Covid-19 Alert Level 3, but the Dunedin City Council considers signs unnecessary.
‘Elsie Evans’ becalmed?
‘Elsie Evans’ becalmed?
A lot of work has gone into getting a vintage harbour vessel back on to the water. But the Elsie Evans is still not ferrying paying passengers. Has the mission become becalmed?
Sands shifting for the good of the city
Sands shifting for the good of the city
More than a thousand truckloads of sand are being stockpiled to restore dunes and replenish beaches on Dunedin’s southern coast.
Eliminating virus best goal: next VC
Eliminating virus best goal: next VC
The University of Otago’s next vice-chancellor says eliminating the Covid-19 Delta variant from New Zealand remains viable and it is too soon to consider a change of tack.
Garden aviary due for change, councillor believes
Garden aviary due for change, councillor believes
The caging of exotic birds is a dated practice for a council to be seen endorsing, a Dunedin city councillor says.
Testing, tracing ramp up in South
Testing, tracing ramp up in South
Vaccinations and testing have increased, contact tracers are being recruited and more people in Otago and Southland are keeping themselves isolated as the drive to defeat Delta variant picks up pace.
Nature of contact adjusted for aged-care services
Nature of contact adjusted for aged-care services
The usual social aspect accompanying services such as Meals on Wheels is absent, but older people may be better at using technology to connect during the latest lockdown, Age Concern says.
Assortment of Forbury Park chattels to go under hammer
Assortment of Forbury Park chattels to go under hammer
The race could be on to buy a ute with an unusual accessory, a piano, lawnmowers, sanitiser liquid, a chiller, wine glasses and bar leaners.
Meals on Wheels makes unruffled transition
Meals on Wheels makes unruffled transition
Adapting to providing services such as Meals on Wheels during a strict lockdown may have been a trial last year, but not so much this time.
Uni clarifies stance on online learning after students kick up a fuss
Uni clarifies stance on online learning after students kick up a fuss
The University of Otago has moved to reassure students it will do all it can to ensure they can continue their studies throughout the Covid-19 outbreak, including helping those stuck outside Dunedin.
Public to have say on future of Forbury
Public to have say on future of Forbury
The public will get a say about what happens to Dunedin’s former racing venue Forbury Park.
Consultant not a fan of groynes
Consultant not a fan of groynes
There is little evidence groynes retained sand at St Clair Beach, in Dunedin, a consultant says.
Halt called on project to ease flooding
Halt called on project to ease flooding
Establishing a temporary wastewater overflow system for the Kaikorai Stream in Dunedin was abandoned after a contractor had done six months of work, at a cost of about $58,000.
Dredged sand option highlighted
Dredged sand option highlighted
Sand dredged from Otago Harbour could be used to replenish Ocean Beach, a consultant has suggested.
Quality of road measures questioned again
Quality of road measures questioned again
Doubts again have been raised about the usefulness of temporary repairs in parts of Dunedin’s roading network.
Highway users’ views sought on resealing
Highway users’ views sought on resealing
An 8km stretch of state highway between Outram and Middlemarch could be resealed in one hit or in four stages, depending on what Strath-Taieri residents prefer.
Mosgiel pool site marked out
Mosgiel pool site marked out
Contractors have begun marking out the site of the new Mosgiel swimming pool at Memorial Park.
Kaikorai Stream diversion abandoned
Kaikorai Stream diversion abandoned
A plan to alleviate flooding in South Dunedin by diverting wastewater into the Kaikorai Stream during heavy rain has been abandoned.