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BusinessFebruary 28

Delta site being cleared

Demolition is almost complete of two earthquake non-compliant buildings owned by Delta, which will use the land to store plant and equipment.
Delta site being cleared
Delta site being cleared
DunedinMay 17

Delta appoints new CEO

Dunedin City Council-owned company Delta has appointed a new chief executive as it splits with sister company Aurora Energy.
Delta appoints new CEO
Delta appoints new CEO
DunedinMarch 30

Delta loses contract

Delta has been dealt another blow, losing its multimillion-dollar contract to run the Green Island Landfill and transfer station.
Delta loses contract
Delta loses contract
DunedinNovember 17

Truck downs power, phone lines

A Delta truck that had not fully lowered its mounted crane took out overhead power and phone lines in Corstorphine, Dunedin, yesterday.
DunedinApril 19

Expects Delta to be paid 'millions'

Delta is confident of being paid a ''significant portion'' of a potential bad debt, worth millions of dollars, Dunedin City Holdings Ltd chairman Graham Crombie says.
Expects Delta to be paid 'millions'
Expects Delta to be paid 'millions'
DunedinApril 17

Delta wins $22m contract

Dunedin City Council-owned company Delta has picked up a $22 million Christchurch City Council contract - a move hailed as good news for ratepayers in both cities.
Delta wins $22m contract
Delta wins $22m contract
DunedinMarch 18

Power cut complaints prompt Delta inquiry

Dunedin City Council-owned company Delta has launched an internal investigation as complaints continue following this week's unscheduled power outage.
Power cut complaints prompt Delta inquiry
Power cut complaints prompt Delta inquiry
DunedinMarch 20

Delta thwarted proper scrutiny, breached Acts

The Dunedin City Council must share the blame for multimillion-dollar losses incurred by Delta from its failed property investments at Jacks Point and Luggate, Mayor Dave Cull says.
Delta thwarted proper scrutiny, breached Acts
Delta thwarted proper scrutiny, breached Acts
DunedinNovember 12

Delta upgrades network

Delta infrastructure company has been making some changes to improve Dunedin's electricity network. The work is part of a $20 million upgrade of the Aurora Energy network in Dunedin to replace cables installed in the 1960s.
Delta upgrades network
Delta upgrades network
DunedinOctober 4

Delta equipment being auctioned

Infrastructure company Delta is planning another mass auction of vehicles and equipment as it moves to wind up its civil construction arm.
DunedinJuly 29

Calls for fresh inquiry into Delta's expansion drive

Expressions of confidence in Delta's senior management have not stopped calls for a fresh inquiry into the company's troubled expansion drive.
Calls for fresh inquiry into Delta's expansion drive
Calls for fresh inquiry into Delta's expansion drive
DunedinJuly 29

Delta to axe 77 more jobs

Infrastructure company Delta is again wielding the axe, with plans to cut an entire division's 77 jobs in Dunedin and other southern centres.
Delta to axe 77 more jobs
Delta to axe 77 more jobs
DunedinJuly 29

Cull, Acklin at odds over Delta

A Dunedin city councillor says the Dunedin City Council isn't doing enough to support local businesses, as one of its own companies - Delta - prepares to axe another 77 jobs.
Cull, Acklin at odds over Delta
Cull, Acklin at odds over Delta
DunedinJuly 19

Delta saves two jobs but still to lose 38 in Dunedin

Two jobs have been saved, but 38 will still go after infrastructure company Delta yesterday confirmed the details of redundancies within its Dunedin operation.
Delta saves two jobs but still to lose 38 in Dunedin
Delta saves two jobs but still to lose 38 in Dunedin
NationalJuly 19

Christchurch assets for sale on internet

The jetsam of Delta's unsuccessful expansion drive are washing up online, as the company sells off the remains of its failed Christchurch civil construction business.
DunedinJuly 12

Delta axes up to 76 as civil arm culled

Up to 76 jobs will be lost with confirmation Dunedin City Council's infrastructure company, Delta, is axing its entire civil construction business.
Delta axes up to 76 as civil arm culled
Delta axes up to 76 as civil arm culled
DunedinJuly 12

Claim failed bid to sell Chch business 'window-dressing'

Fresh criticism of Delta's failed attempt to sell its Christchurch civil construction business has sparked a war of words.
OpinionJuly 10

Strong evidence to support actions of those in charge

Criticism that Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull and the city council and Delta chief executive Grady Cameron have not been taking responsibility for issues in council-owned companies and Delta is unfair, Cr Richard Thomson writes.
Strong evidence to support actions of those in charge
Strong evidence to support actions of those in charge
OpinionJuly 8

Delta heading for drawn-out death

Russell Garbutt outlines the ''sorry'' tale of Dunedin City Council-owned company Delta as he sees it.
DunedinJune 27

Delta falls at first water contract hurdle

Embattled Dunedin City Council-owned company Delta Utilities has taken another hit, and this time from its own parent.
Delta falls at first water contract hurdle
Delta falls at first water contract hurdle
DunedinJune 19

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.
DunedinJune 19

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.
53 Delta employees earning $100,000-plus
53 Delta employees earning $100,000-plus
DunedinJune 13

Delta plans to lay off 40 staff

The Dunedin City Council's infrastructure company, Delta, is facing fresh financial challenges as it confirms plans to make 40 staff redundant.
Delta plans to lay off 40 staff
Delta plans to lay off 40 staff
DunedinJune 12

Delta worker's fingers partially amputated in fall

A Delta worker had two fingers partially amputated after trying to catch a running hedge trimmer during a fall from a ladder, it has emerged.
Delta worker's fingers partially amputated in fall
Delta worker's fingers partially amputated in fall
QueenstownMay 21

Timing of Delta work questioned

Delta Utilities Services says clearing trees and vegetation near power lines between Arrowtown and Lake Hayes is ''essential'' next week, but a resident says the consequent lack of power could affect a young violinist's chances in a $40,000 competition.