Kidney failure caused albatross death
Kidney failure caused albatross death
Preliminary results of the autopsy on the royal albatross chick which died at Taiaroa Head at the weekend indicate it died of kidney failure.
Rebecca Fox
Otago due for a flood, says hydrologist
Otago due for a flood, says hydrologist
Rain in Coastal Otago during the past week has boosted river and soil moisture levels to the point a major downpour could lead to a flood, but that might not be a bad thing, hydrologist Dave Stewart says.
Second albatross chick found dead
Second albatross chick found dead
A second Royal Albatross chick has died at the colony on Taiaroa Head in less than a week.
Sea lion gets some extra protection
Sea lion gets some extra protection
A fence and a little help from nearby residents have helped the Department of Conservation protect a sea lion who has taken up residence in bushes beside Kettle Park in Dunedin.
Health risk at Moeraki beach
Health risk at Moeraki beach
Visiting the Moeraki Boulders at Koekohe Beach between Hampden and Moeraki could be a threat to your health if you wash your hands in the creek which runs across the beach, the Otago Conservation Board warns.
Erosion action sought by Te Rauone residents
Erosion action sought by Te Rauone residents
Frustrated by the lack of action to remedy erosion problems at Te Rauone beach, on Otago Peninsula, members of the Otakou community are promising to increase the pressure to get something done.
ORC allays fears of West Taieri flooding
ORC allays fears of West Taieri flooding
The West Taieri plains is at risk of flooding due to the reduced pumping capacity of the Waipori pumping station, the West Taieri Drainage Scheme liaison group says.
Area for water allocation to be discussed by ORC
Area for water allocation to be discussed by ORC
A larger area of the North Otago volcanic aquifer could soon be allocated to water users after an Otago Regional Council study identified restrictions were not effectively managing groundwater resources.
Campus bus run 'crashing failure'
Campus bus run 'crashing failure'
One of the new runs of the Otago Regional Council's improved bus system has been described as a "crashing failure" by Cr Michael Deaker.
Trip increases green building awareness
Trip increases green building awareness
Four Otago regional councillors have a new view on what it will mean to build a Green Star-rated office building, after a trip to Wellington to visit similarly rated buildings.
Mediation on pest strategy succeeds
Mediation on pest strategy succeeds
One of the two companies to lodge an appeal with the Environment Court over the Otago Regional Council's proposed pest management strategy has settled its concerns through mediation.
Death of albatross chick prompts Doc review
Death of albatross chick prompts Doc review
A royal albatross chick being banded by Department of Conservation staff yesterday at Taiaroa Head broke its leg and later died.
Otago projects 'win the lottery'
Otago projects 'win the lottery'
Two Otago projects have "won the lottery", with more than $5 million coming to the region from the Lottery Significant Projects Fund.
Boost for Orokonui ecosanctuary
Boost for Orokonui ecosanctuary
It is now "full steam ahead" to complete the Orokonui Ecosanctuary's visitor centre after a $1.5 million Lottery Significant Project Fund grant topped up the funds already raised in the community.
Harbourside plan too 'optimistic' (+ video)
Harbourside plan too 'optimistic' (+ video)
Dunedin City Council's vision for the harbourside scheme is "a little optimistic" and should be limited to the area directly around the waterfront, council urban design consultant Janet Reeves says.
ORC happy with effluent discharge at airport
ORC happy with effluent discharge at airport
Effluent discharge at Dunedin International Airport has dramatically improved since its new sewerage scheme became operational, an Otago Regional Council report says.
Septic tanks WOFs a possibility
Septic tanks WOFs a possibility
A Government proposal could require property owners to get a three-yearly warrant of fitness on their septic tank.
Conditions make gold-mining project marginal
Conditions make gold-mining project marginal
A gold-miner who wants to build a gold suction dredge to work a section of the Clutha River has been granted resource consent, but says its conditions could severely restrict or even end his plans.
Skinks back from the brink
Skinks back from the brink
A breakthrough in predator control in the habitat of Otago and grand skinks at Macraes Flat has led to a dramatic recovery in numbers of the lizards, which had previously been believed to be "doomed" to extinction.
Bluff oyster fishery on the mend
Bluff oyster fishery on the mend
Bluff's 2008 oyster season has been a "vast improvement" on last year, with some industry players suggesting it has been good enough to warrant looking at reducing the voluntary quota reduction by 15%.