Flood work may result in rates rise
Flood work may result in rates rise
Henley residents could face higher regional council rates if they push for more protection against the effects of flooding.
Rebecca Fox
Water plan change cost at almost $2.5m
Water plan change cost at almost $2.5m
Work on regulations to improve Otago's water quality has cost the Otago Regional Council $2.4 million so far.
Call for collective conservation effort
Call for collective conservation effort
A national organisation representing the many community conservation trusts around the country is needed, Conservation Minister Nick Smith says.
WW1 worst mass injury event - research
WW1 worst mass injury event - research
Preventative measures could have significantly reduced the death toll of New Zealand soldiers in World War 1, new research into the war's injury deaths suggests.
Algal bloom affecting Lake Waihola worsens
Algal bloom affecting Lake Waihola worsens
The potentially toxic algal bloom affecting Lake Waihola is getting worse and could be there for the summer.
School savours red carpet moment
School savours red carpet moment
A red carpet, limousines, sparkles and camera flashes - it had all the makings of an international movie premiere to the delight of Kaikorai Primary School pupils last night.
Yellow-eyed penguin nest numbers down
Yellow-eyed penguin nest numbers down
The impact of last summer's mass mortality of yellow-eyed penguins is starting to be felt, with a significant reduction in the number of adults nesting on Otago Peninsula beaches.
Councillors back young deputy chairwoman
Councillors back young deputy chairwoman
Otago Regional Council's youngest councillor has now become its youngest deputy chairman.
New challenges
New challenges
Otago Regional Council Molyneux representatives David Shepherd (left) and Stephen Woodhead after being sworn in yesterday.
Toxic algal bloom is back
Toxic algal bloom is back
A toxic algal bloom which can cause allergic reactions in some people has reappeared in Lake Waihola and Tomahawk Lagoon.
Hip-hop act the natural selection
Hip-hop act the natural selection
Chants of ''I'm an African'' rang out in the Regent Theatre yesterday as the audience joined Baba Brinkman in his rap on evolution.
ORC to elect head
ORC to elect head
Who will lead the Otago Regional Council for the next three years will be decided at the inaugural meeting of the council on Tuesday.
Shifting underground services before Leith work
Shifting underground services before Leith work
Issues regarding securing the supply of underground services to the University of Otago have meant the Otago Regional Council has yet to let a contract for flood protection works on the Water of Leith.
Weather 'wild ride' tipped to continue at weekend
Weather 'wild ride' tipped to continue at weekend
Spring's ''wild ride'' is expected to continue on the weekend, with snow on the hills, blustery winds and cool temperatures, MetService meteorologist Dan Corbett says.
Trout hatchery ponds uncovered, cleaned up
Trout hatchery ponds uncovered, cleaned up
A clean-up of Dunedin's historic brown trout hatchery ponds near Opoho Creek has found the ''significant'' site to be in good condition for its age.
Air quality slightly better
Air quality slightly better
Mosgiel's air quality improved slightly during winter but not enough for the town to rest on its laurels, Otago Regional Council air quality scientist Deborah Mills says.
Restructure planned for ORC
Restructure planned for ORC
Otago Regional Council staff are facing uncertain times as chief executive Peter Bodeker proposes to restructure the organisation.
329 gather for garden congress
329 gather for garden congress
Hundreds of botanic garden enthusiasts from 45 countries have arrived in Dunedin for the Fifth Global Botanic Gardens Congress.
Consistent funding sought
Consistent funding sought
Community conservation groups have called on the Department of Conservation to help provide continuity of funding so they can do what they need to instead of ''scratching around'' for money to survive.
Minister seeks 'progress in marine protection'
Minister seeks 'progress in marine protection'
Plans for a community-led forum to develop a marine protected area along Otago's coast have been met with scepticism by scientists and fishermen.