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WEBAn Open Letter to the Mayor, Councillors and the Community of Dunedin City. We are a group of concerned citizens who oppose the sale of Aurora Energy. For any investor, selling your best asset should always be your absolute last resort. Courage is …
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WEBFormer mayor prevented from entering supermarket while carrying flag. Former Dunedin mayor Aaron Hawkins says he was barred from shopping at a centre city supermarket at the weekend because he was carrying a rolled-up flag of Palestine. SUBSCRIBER.
Letters to the Editor: eugenics, creativity and daffodils
WEBAug 22, 2024 — Plea to save pool supported by readers. Congratulations to Barb and Geoff Anderson on their article "Soothing waters need an urgent revival" (Opinion ODT 14.8.24) for highlighting the dire situation with the potential permanent closure of the Dunedin Physio Pool. Our community deserves continued access to this important health and rehabilitation pool which is conveniently located close to the ...
Major changes to schools' legislated goals mulled
WEBSep 4, 2024 — The Education Ministry has opened consultation on proposed changes to the objectives. They currently included four primary objectives: ensuring all children achieve their highest possible standard; providing a safe place; including students with different needs; and giving effect to the Treaty of Waitangi. …
St John workers set to walk off job again
WEBAug 23, 2024 — This follows an identical action on Tuesday - the first time ever that ambulance workers had taken strike action. Hato Hone St John deputy chief executive Dan Ohs said about 300 ambulance workers and call-centre staff took part in the strike earlier this week, and St John expected about 250 would be involved tomorrow.
Plane makes dramatic landing after engine fire
WEBSep 1, 2024 — A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesperson confirmed to RNZ they were called to an engine fire shortly after 4pm on Sunday. The FENZ spokesperson said the fire had been extinguished by the time emergency crews arrived at the scene. The plane landed safely and 40 passengers disembarked. Video showed them jumping from …
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WEBLetter warns against speed limit increases. Engineers, academics and health professionals are among Otago signatories to an open letter to the government, expressing "deep concerns" about proposed changes to the country’s speed limits.
Tenant’s possessions destroyed in blaze - Otago Daily Times …
WEBAug 21, 2024 — A tenant of a property destroyed by a fire says she has "lost everything". Dunedin firefighters tackled a major house fire in Calton Hill yesterday afternoon. A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokeswoman said emergency services were alerted to the fire in Waimea Ave about 12.40pm, and said the house was "well ablaze" when they arrived.
Auckland off-licences to stop selling alcohol after 9pm
WEBAug 29, 2024 — Auckland Council has unanimously voted for off-licences to stop selling alcohol after 9pm, setting a date for the changes. Supermarkets and liquor stores will be required to implement the change from December 9 this year. The Auckland Local Alcohol Policy, approved by council on Thursday, will also …
Weather forces highway closures | Star News
WEBJul 30, 2024 — Several stretches of South Island highways are closing overnight owing to ongoing wild weather. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advised of the first closures - on State Highway 8 from Twizel to Fairlie and SH80 from Pukaki to Mt Cook - about 6.15pm. The closures, owing to forecast ice and snow, start …