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South D risk assessment delayed after review

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South D risk assessment delayed after review

A detailed assessment of surface flooding, coastal erosion and high groundwater risks facing South Dunedin has been delayed until next year after a draft report was found to be lacking.

Vote to pause plan lost with same 7-5 split

Vote to pause plan lost with same 7-5 split

An attempt to "hijack" yesterday’s extraordinary Otago Regional Council meeting failed.

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Opportunity for financial support: chief

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Opportunity for financial support: chief

Delaying Otago’s land and water plan could cost up to $4.8 million over two years as the Otago Regional Council deals with undoing time-sensitive plan changes now in place.

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Call for ocean carbon forum to be established

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Call for ocean carbon forum to be established

New Zealand’s oceans are 15 times larger than its land mass — and while the marine environment is copping some of the worst effects of climate change, the country’s vast ocean asset could also play...

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OMV takes issue with climate action score

The one-off gas exploration well will cost around $80 million. Photo: ODT files

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OMV takes issue with climate action score

OMV says its high score in the University of Otago’s recently launched corporate Climate Action Tracker Aotearoa reflects the company’s commitment to transparency.

Top bird: Now let’s save it

The hoiho has for the second time in five years taken Bird of the Year honours, receiving more votes in this year’s Forest & Bird poll than there are hoiho on the planet.

Ex-mayor clashes with supermarket staff over flag

Former Dunedin mayor Aaron Hawkins claims he was barred from shopping at a supermarket on Saturday because he was carrying a rolled-up Palestine flag.

Cause of supermarket rat infestation still unknown

Cause of supermarket rat infestation still unknown

The Ministry for Primary Industries is still looking for what caused the rat infestation which shut down a Woolworths - formerly Countdown - supermarket earlier this year.

Former mayor prevented from entering supermarket while carrying flag

Former Dunedin mayor Aaron Hawkins says staff at a Dunedin supermarket told him he might...

Former mayor prevented from entering supermarket while carrying flag

Former Dunedin mayor Aaron Hawkins says he was barred from shopping at a centre city supermarket at the weekend because he was carrying a rolled-up flag of Palestine.

Simmonds to stay involved with ORC

Simmonds to stay involved with ORC

Environment Minister Penny Simmonds says she will remain involved in Otago Regional Council affairs after a council delegation visited her in Wellington last week.

Return of flights to Aussie confirmed

Flights to Australia returning next year

Flights to and from the Gold Coast will operate three times a week from next winter, Dunedin Airport has confirmed.

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GPS monitors to measure land sinking

University of Otago School of Surveying senior technician Craig Tidey demonstrates one of five...

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GPS monitors to measure land sinking

A new network of GPS monitors will firm up knowledge of sinking suburbs as major decisions loom for low-lying South Dunedin.

Still no answers to cause of rat infestation

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is still looking for answers to what caused a rat infestation that shut down a South Dunedin supermarket more than six months ago.

'True legend' wildfire specialist dies

Fire and Emergency New Zealand wildfire specialist Graeme Still briefs media in Twizel during the...

Death of 'legend' wildfire specialist 'a great shock'

Fire and Emergency NZ is mourning national wildfire specialist Graeme Still who died suddenly on Wednesday.

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Council’s new plan ‘less costly’

Environment Minister Penny Simmonds. File photo: The New Zealand Herald

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Council’s new plan ‘less costly’

Otago Regional Council leaders are meeting Environment Minister Penny Simmonds in Wellington today for a second time since friction emerged between the two sides late last year.

'True legend' wildfire specialist dies

Fenz has ‘lost a true legend’ with death of firefighter

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is mourning the loss of a "true legend" from among its ranks.

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DCC refuses to release reports on poisoned ground

A cap covers the former gasworks’ tar pit beside Hillside Rd. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Council declines release of two gasworks reports

High levels of ammonia and cyanide are found in groundwater nearby, but the toxic waste in South Dunedin’s underground tar well is believed to be contained.

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Dream home construction opposed by mana whenua after change

A proposal to build a Dunedin dream home in one go, rather than two stages, has unearthed...

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Dream home construction opposed by mana whenua after change

The planned construction of a Dunedin couple’s dream home would damage a unique cultural landscape, mana whenua say.

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Driving a wedge between members

The Hills Golf Club, at Arrowtown, is set for major changes. PHOTO: AIRSWING MEDIA

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Driving a wedge between members

Members at an exclusive Arrowtown golf club are disappointed at having to stump up almost $300,000 or be forced out.

Call to watch for mpox signs

Call to watch for mpox signs

Health New Zealand-Te Whatu Ora is asking people to monitor for signs of the viral illness mpox after contacts of known cases attended Queenstown’s Winter Pride Festival last month.

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