Weather event run-off exemption
Weather event run-off exemption
Rural run-off will not be targeted during exceptional weather events under tighter new water quality regulations, the Otago Regional Council says.
Rebecca Fox
Call to reject irrigation scheme
Call to reject irrigation scheme
Investing in Tarras Water Ltd's proposed irrigation scheme is too risky for the Otago Regional Council, its staff say.
Cold snap's damage cost clocking up
Cold snap's damage cost clocking up
It will be days before the cost of the week-long cold snap can be counted as slips, snow and flooding continued to cause problems yesterday on roads in the greater Dunedin area.
Decision next week
Decision next week
A decision on whether the Otago Regional Council will invest in Tarras Water Ltd's irrigation scheme will be made next week. The Tarras investment - $3.5 million in dry shares and ongoing fixed costs - has been a controversial topic for more than six months.
Warning: frosts about to bite
Warning: frosts about to bite
The worst of the snow is over but sub-zero temperatures are expected in Otago at the weekend, bringing the risk of widespread black ice.
Landslips rearrange saturated properties
Landslips rearrange saturated properties
Slips have shifted farm yards, back yards and a car park in the Dunedin area.
Delta criticised for shutting Christchurch branch
Delta criticised for shutting Christchurch branch
Infrastructure company Delta has confirmed it will be shutting its Christchurch-based civil construction operation, making 40 people redundant.
53 Delta employees earning $100,000-plus
53 Delta employees earning $100,000-plus
Despite making 40 people redundant by closing its Christchurch civil contracting business this week, DCC-owned Delta employs 53 people on salaries of $100,000 or more.
A month's rainfall in 24 hours
A month's rainfall in 24 hours
More than a month's rainfall fell in 24 hours along coastal Otago yesterday, flooding roads, rail lines and farmland.
More intensive farming prompts call to work on water quality
More intensive farming prompts call to work on water quality
Further shifts in attitude need to occur if water quality is to remain in ''good health'' in Central Otago, the Otago Regional Council says.
Uni plans may add to cost of scheme
Uni plans may add to cost of scheme
A cheaper option for easing flooding concerns for Dunedin's central city appears to have been ruled out by the University of Otago's latest building plans.
ORC says proposed bus rules unworkable
ORC says proposed bus rules unworkable
New Zealand Transport Agency's latest procedures and rules, if adopted, will go against what the Otago Regional Council believes is good for Otago's public transport system.
ORC unhappy about stormwater consents
ORC unhappy about stormwater consents
Bad discharge practices could be promoted by the granting of stormwater discharge consents to the Dunedin City Council, the Otago Regional Council says.
Rockfall just misses penguin colony
Rockfall just misses penguin colony
Part of a cliff face has fallen on to an Aramoana beach, narrowly missing a colony of endangered yellow-eyed penguins.
Clean Heat subsidies end for many
Clean Heat subsidies end for many
Dunedin, Mosgiel and Balclutha residents can no longer get a subsidy to install a clean heating appliance, but their more inland neighbours still will.
Marine animals visiting
Marine animals visiting
Otago's winter visitors have begun arriving much to the delight of coastal residents.
Clear days, cold nights bring air pollution
Clear days, cold nights bring air pollution
Beautiful clear days, little wind and cold nights brought some of the worst air quality results seen in a year to Alexandra and Cromwell last week.
'Mistake' behind judge's move
'Mistake' behind judge's move
A complaint against Dunedin's Judge Stephen O'Driscoll relating to a relationship with a Ministry of Justice employee has led the Chief District Court Judge to decide he should no longer sit in the city's courts.
New rabbit virus strains not ready
New rabbit virus strains not ready
New virulent strains of rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD) are being developed but they are a long way from becoming a realistic control tool for Otago farmers, the Otago Regional Council says.
Farmer suing council for 2010 flood damage
Farmer suing council for 2010 flood damage
Berwick farmer Dan Lyders is continuing his legal fight against the Otago Regional Council.