Conditions for subdivision consent
Conditions for subdivision consent
The presence of the nationally at-risk southern grass skink and the Peripatoides "Dunedin" velvet worm have not prevented a 27-lot subdivision at Lookout Point gaining consent.
Andrew Marshall
Danger spurs tree removal
Danger spurs tree removal
The danger of dead branches falling on cars parked below has sealed the fate of a prominent tree in Hanover St.
Mystery trespass sign no threat to Three Peaks race
Mystery trespass sign no threat to Three Peaks race
The owner of a piece of land through which part of Dunedin’s Three Peaks mountain race route goes and where a sign threatening to prosecute trespassers appeared recently, upsetting race organisers,...
Crying foul over stink coming from landfill
Crying foul over stink coming from landfill
A Dunedin woman is determined to kick up a stink over her house being enveloped in rancid air emanating from the nearby Green Island landfill.
Making do with photos instead
Making do with photos instead
Her graduation ceremony may have been cancelled, but that did not stop Esther Asamundo dressing the part to celebrate her PhD in physiology with a photo shoot.
Shock at rubbish on beach prompted cleanup
Shock at rubbish on beach prompted cleanup
Ocean View is as clean as a whistle for Christmas after a successful community cleanup at the popular beach on Saturday morning.
Tree-mendous effort put in to decorations
Tree-mendous effort put in to decorations
Lucy Nicol (5) admires her handiwork hanging on the Christmas tree at Otago Museum’s elves workshop and makerspace on Saturday afternoon.
Santa, elves a seasonal drawcard for Inlander trip
Santa, elves a seasonal drawcard for Inlander trip
Santa Claus swapped his sleigh for a train this weekend as Dunedin Railways’ popular Christmas Inlander service chugged into town.
Plans for train trips derailed
Plans for train trips derailed
Poor ticket sales have led to the cancellation of 40% of Dunedin Railways’ summer excursions, as 16 trips have been axed from 40 scheduled.
DCC wants hands on DCHL levers
DCC wants hands on DCHL levers
The Dunedin City Council has indicated it would like a more hands-on role in the running of council-controlled organisations (CCOs).
Group urges repair of St Clair poles
Group urges repair of St Clair poles
A plea to repair and restore the St Clair poles was heard at yesterday’s Dunedin City Council meeting.
Prospect of year with no tourists devastating
Prospect of year with no tourists devastating
A prediction that the return of international tourists without isolation could still be a year away would be "absolutely devastating" for the industry, local leaders have said.
ORC to be investigated over role in illegal dumping in Clutha
ORC to be investigated over role in illegal dumping in Clutha
The dumping of waste building materials into the Clutha River earlier this year is set to be the subject of an independent investigation.
Stormwater management plans needed, DCC hears
Stormwater management plans needed, DCC hears
Stormwater management plans for housing developments are crucial to help mitigate the dangers of flooding on the Taieri Plain, a Dunedin City Council (DCC) hearing panel heard yesterday.
Warning on plan change implications
Warning on plan change implications
Proposed district plan changes putting extra requirements on building houses in some residential zoned areas might have a chilling effect on future development, a Dunedin City Council hearing panel...
Seasonal town hall Christmas meal off
Seasonal town hall Christmas meal off
The Dunedin Town Hall community Christmas dinner has been cancelled after organisers were unwilling to exclude the unvaccinated.
Charity steampunking
Charity steampunking
Teabags, time pieces and tipples all provided inspiration for a steampunk-themed fashion show held at the Otago Polytechnic Hub yesterday afternoon.
Firefighters called to chimney fire
Firefighters called to chimney fire
A fireman was spotted swathed in smoke on the roof of a Dunedin home after three fire engines attended a chimney fire late yesterday afternoon.
Car crashes into harbour
Car crashes into harbour
Two people managed to escape from a car yesterday evening after it crashed into Otago Harbour.
Retail outlets planned for tavern site
Retail outlets planned for tavern site
A new retail hub is planned for Green Island.