Councillors speak to public at drop-in session
A Dunedin bus user says she feels informed about public transport, but knows less about other ORC work under way at the council’s first public drop...
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ORC opts for 4-month plan delay
In a 7-5 vote, the Otago Regional Council has decided to delay notification of its land and water plan until October 31. Yesterday’s wide-ranging...
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Proposed ORC rates rise down from 21.3% to 18.6%
The Otago Regional Council has proposed paying transport deficits off over five years instead of three to ease the burden on ratepayers in the next...
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ORC to consider 21.3% rates rise
The Otago Regional Council will consider a potential 21.3% rates rise for the coming year. That rates hike would follow three consecutive years of...
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Dakar and Dunedin — compare and contrast
An overseas trip has lessons for Otago, Tim Mepham writes. My wife and I have recently been in Dakar, Senegal, visiting family. While on holiday...
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Council backs investment in electric public travel
Otago regional councillors have backed what could be significant investment in "bigger, centralised" bus depots for electric buses. In a tight...
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ORC 'pushed into corner' | Otago Daily Times Online News
The Otago Regional Council was "hoodwinked” by the previous government as it raced to complete its land and water plan, a past chairman says. Cr...
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ORC 'hoodwinked' by Labour govt | Otago Daily Times Online News
The Otago Regional Council was "hoodwinked” by the previous government as it raced to complete its land and water plan, a past chairman says. Cr...
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Disquiet over working group selection process
Four Otago regional councillors have been chosen to guide a working group that will provide advice on a region-wide climate strategy. However,...
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Generator wins innovation award
Dunedin company Powerhouse Wind, which has developed an all-in-one renewable power generator, was named the most innovative trade site at last week...
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