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DunedinApril 11

Ecological data lacking, critics tell hearing

A lack of good, solid information on the effects of Port Otago's proposed channel widening or deepening is concerning those who live and fish in, and care for, the area's environment.
DunedinApril 10

Seeing for themselves

The independent panel hearing the Port Otago Project Next Generation resource consent applications were shown around the port yesterday.
Seeing for themselves
Seeing for themselves
DunedinApril 7

Adverse ecological effect 'unavoidable'

An adverse effect on marine ecology from the disposal of large volumes of spoil could not be avoided by Port Otago's proposed channel deepening and widening project, aquatic ecologist Dr Mark James says.
DunedinApril 7

Loss of fisheries habitat 'minor'

The loss of fisheries habitat, cockle habitat in particular, within Otago Harbour would be minor as a result of Port Otago's proposed Project Next Generation, consultant fisheries scientist Richard Boyd says.
DunedinApril 6

Harbour Dredging sand disposal disquiet allayed

Modelling has shown virtually no sediment from the disposal of sand from the proposed dredging of the Otago Harbour channel will be deposited in Blueskin Bay or along the coast either side of Karitane Point, coastal scientist and environmental engineer Dr Robert Bell says.
Harbour Dredging sand disposal disquiet allayed
Harbour Dredging sand disposal disquiet allayed
DunedinApril 6

Fonterra plea for port channel consent

Granting consent for Port Otago to deepen and widen its channel will be in the best interests of New Zealand's export sector, Fonterra trade and operations general manager strategy Nigel Jones says.
DunedinApril 4

Economy v environment issue again

Port Otago's long-term "next generation" channel-deepening proposal may be its largest project during the past 145 years, but it has attracted widespread criticism, from recreationalists and environmentalists through to scientists.
Economy v environment issue again
Economy v environment issue again
BusinessMarch 25

Regional council supportive, but with specific conditions

Port Otago's Project Next Generation resource consents should be granted, subject to conditions, the Otago Regional Council's staff report says.
BusinessMarch 25

Opponents concerned at effects of disposal

More than 100 submissions on Port Otago's consent applications to dredge Otago Harbour will be heard over three weeks in Dunedin next month.
BusinessMarch 25

Harbour plans dredge up opposition

On the eve of Port Otago beginning its three-week resource consent application to widen and deepen 13km of the shipping channel, Senior Reporters Simon Hartley and Rebecca Fox recap the issues, submissions and process about to get under way.
Harbour plans dredge up opposition
Harbour plans dredge up opposition
BusinessFebruary 15

No Maersk assurances but port dredging backed

Shipping giant Maersk is backing Port Otago's more than $100 million proposal to widen and deepen shipping lanes into Port Chalmers for larger ships, but has reiterated it can give no assurances on future services.
No Maersk assurances but port dredging backed
No Maersk assurances but port dredging backed
DunedinOctober 28

Surf breaks protected

An Otago surf club is delighted after four of the region's surf spots were named as nationally significant in a coastal policy released yesterday.
Surf breaks protected
Surf breaks protected
BusinessOctober 17

Port merger elements revealed

The full details of whether the proposed merger between Port Otago and Lyttelton Port of Christchurch was viable are unlikely ever to be divulged, other than it would have cost Port Otago's 100% owner the Otago Regional Council tens of millions of dollars to buy into the partnership.
Port merger elements revealed
Port merger elements revealed
EditorialOctober 17

Bigger ships and ports

When, in August this year, the "Port Performance and Ownership" report prepared by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research for the Local Government Forum was published, it drew some controversy for suggesting local authority ownership of ports should be abandoned in favour of commercial shareholdings as a way to encourage efficiencies and more beneficial port-to-port relationships.
DunedinOctober 1

Ports put merger on backburner

The Lyttelton Port Company has ended merger talks with Port Otago - just weeks before the two boards were to consider a proposal - so it can focus on repairing damage after last month's earthquake.
Ports put merger on backburner
Ports put merger on backburner
BusinessSeptember 30

Earthquake halts merger talks between Otago, Lyttelton ports

Merger talks between the ports of Lyttelton and Otago have been halted as a result of damage caused by the Canterbury earthquake.
DunedinSeptember 27

Dredging compromises harbour 'healthiness'

Continued dredging of Otago Harbour will make an impact on its health but as it is a heavily modified harbour, it is a question of what the community can live with, University of Otago marine science Associate Professor Abby Smith says.
DunedinSeptember 1

Port Otago dredging consent hearing delay

The consent hearing for Port Otago's Project Next Generation harbour-dredging application may be put on hold for up to six months because of the number of submissions to the application.
DunedinAugust 30

Otago seen as loser in proposed port sale

The proposed merger between Port Otago and rival Lyttelton Port of Christchurch is being roundly criticised by former port company chairmen Sir Clifford Skeggs and Ian Farquhar, with both men calling for the idea to scrapped.
Otago seen as loser in proposed port sale
Otago seen as loser in proposed port sale
DunedinAugust 29

Opposition to harbour dredging

Opposition to Port Otago's plan to dredge the Otago Harbour channel and dump 7.2 million cu m of sand and silt 6.5km beyond Taiaroa Head is emerging, with a public meeting on Monday to increase public awareness of the issue.
BusinessAugust 11

Port Otago channel submissions closing

Public submissions on Port Otago's proposed widening and deepening of the lower harbour, covering about 13km of channel from Port Chalmers to salt marshes opposite Taiaroa Head, close on Friday.
Port Otago channel submissions closing
Port Otago channel submissions closing
BusinessJuly 22

Boom comes down on container crane

For 33 years, Paceco No 1 crane has towered over Port Chalmers, defiantly standing up to an assault of wind, rain and salt air to load and unload shipping containers for Port Otago.
Boom comes down on container crane
Boom comes down on container crane
BusinessJuly 2

Rent rises concern for many businesses

Ground lease land rental charges around Dunedin have escalated by as much as 300% in recent years, at a time when some industrial land sales have ranged from $250 per sq metre to an eye-watering $800 per sq m.
Rent rises concern for many businesses
Rent rises concern for many businesses
BusinessJuly 2

Ground rents underpin results

When Dunedin ground lease rents come up for review, especially in the general harbour area with its commercial or industrial zoning, much of the land remains historically held by Port Otago.