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DunedinDecember 4

Concerns about high traffic volumes and footpaths

Otago Peninsula Community BoardDisruptive traffic, footpath safety, signage and the effect of the recent rain event at Tomahawk Lagoon were among the topics discussed at last week’s Otago Peninsula Community Board meeting.
DunedinSeptember 8

Peninsula road to open next week

Highcliff Rd will reopen to all traffic on Monday following more than two years of disruptions.
Peninsula road to open next week
Peninsula road to open next week
DunedinMarch 3

Peninsula possum cull makes a big difference

Flowers are blooming and the birds are singing as Otago Peninsula's flora and fauna regenerates without significant predation by possums.
Peninsula possum cull makes a big difference
Peninsula possum cull makes a big difference
DunedinAugust 13

Grim future for Peninsula penguins forecast

Scientific modelling predicts a grim future for Otago Peninsula's endangered yellow-eyed penguins.
DunedinJuly 29

Frustration at harm to wildlife by dumped cats

People are deliberately dumping their unwanted cats on the Otago Peninsula causing deaths among some of the area's most vulnerable species.
DunedinJuly 20

Losing child-care centre a blow

An Otago Peninsula early childhood learning centre has closed because of financial difficulties and its owner blames a Government initiative offering free daycare.
DunedinJuly 13

Final mop up of possums

The last possums hiding on Otago Peninsula will be hunted down using specially trained sniffer dogs.
Final mop up of possums
Final mop up of possums
DunedinMay 14

'Imperfect' solution best available

The Dunedin City Council has agreed to contribute financially to what they acknowledge is an imperfect plan to stop erosion at Te Rauone beach on the Otago Peninsula, saying it is the best anyone has come up with in 40 years, and a good deal for the council.
'Imperfect' solution best available
'Imperfect' solution best available
DunedinMay 10

Plans for sea walls with road widening

Sections of historic sea wall supporting the road skirting the harbour edge of Otago Peninsula may be protected and left visible during the planned widening of the road.
DunedinApril 2

Offer to drop peninsula from paua plan

The paua industry is prepared to drop Otago Peninsula from a plan to allow commercial harvesting, Paua Management Area Council 5 chairman Storm Stanley says.
DunedinFebruary 26

Second campfire near penguin reserve concerns trust

A second prohibited campfire on Otago Peninsula reserve land in as many weeks has again threatened the fragile yellow-eyed penguin colony, prompting further frustration among firefighters and Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust members.
DunedinSeptember 2

Funding granted for next stage of cycleway

The approval of more than $2 million of New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) funding for the next stage of Otago Peninsula cycleway is being hailed as a victory for the whole city.
Funding granted for next stage of cycleway
Funding granted for next stage of cycleway
DunedinAugust 15

Elm Wildlife top again

Elm Wildlife Tours has again won the title of best tour in Dunedin through international travel website TripAdvisor.
NewsJune 19

Inlets easy on the eye and the legs

Inlets easy on the eye and the legs
Inlets easy on the eye and the legs
DunedinJune 19

Life in the slow lane likely for Peninsula

Speed limits could be about to come down on Otago Peninsula roads as part of a push to improve road safety.
DunedinMay 8

Among best cycle routes

Otago Peninsula is still considered one of the world's best places to cycle, featuring at No 8 on the Lonely Planet's list of the world's 10 best cycle routes.
DunedinApril 9

'Beautiful' peninsula lauded

The "beautiful" Otago Peninsula has earned the praise of a famed British zoologist.
'Beautiful' peninsula lauded
'Beautiful' peninsula lauded
DunedinFebruary 15

No cost-share deal on erosion: ORC

A cost-sharing deal that could help tackle erosion at Te Rauone Beach, on Otago Peninsula, has been ruled out by the Otago Regional Council before it has even been discussed.
No cost-share deal on erosion: ORC
No cost-share deal on erosion: ORC
DunedinFebruary 1

Big ships blamed for Peninsula erosion

Residents are calling for action to save homes from erosion on a vulnerable strip of Otago Peninsula, amid claims waves from passing cruise ships and container carriers are making the problem worse.
OpinionSeptember 29

Hereweka deserves more than sheep

Cedric Woods sees a special role for Hereweka/Harbour Cone in the face of the world's woes.
Hereweka deserves more than sheep
Hereweka deserves more than sheep
DunedinAugust 25

Fire destroys home of motorbike ace

A former motorcycling champion and his family are devastated following a fire that destroyed their Otago Peninsula home.
DunedinJune 23

Tree will go to a good home

A 120-year-old macrocarpa felled by strong winds last month will soon get a new lease of life.
Tree will go to a good home
Tree will go to a good home
NewsJune 9

Pupils' field trip takes in 'treasure'

The hills of Otago Peninsula were alive with College Street School, Dunedin, pupils yesterday, as part of a field trip to view the area's sights.
Pupils' field trip takes in 'treasure'
Pupils' field trip takes in 'treasure'
DunedinJune 5

Change of scenery for peninsula map

A restored visitors map displaying the topography and tourism attractions of the Otago Peninsula has been unveiled by Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull.
Change of scenery for peninsula map
Change of scenery for peninsula map
DunedinMay 27

Peninsula cycleway funding fears

A suggestion that an already-deferred Otago Peninsula cycleway project might mss out on future funding has upset Peninsula Community Board deputy chairwoman Christine Garey.