Tim Scott

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Busy first year in office for chairman

6 days ago | odt.co.nz | Tim Scott

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. BusinessSince taking up the reins as chairman of Dunedin City Holdings Ltd, Tim Loan has had a lot on his plate. The failed sale of Aurora Energy, a review of Forsyth Barr Stadium and the return of international flights - he tells Tim Scott about it all. Tim Loan admits it has been ‘‘quite a busy year’’ since he took office - but that appears to be putting it lightly.
Outage shows weakness: tech leader

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Mark John |Tim Scott

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. NewsDunedinA widely disruptive internet failure caused by rats and human error shows the vulnerability of the South’s network, a technology leader says. People across Otago and Southland, including Central Otago and Queenstown, were offline from 10am to 4pm yesterday after faults in One NZ’s network took out its main and back-up lines.
Theatre gets licence despite concerns

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Tim Scott

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. BusinessDunedin's Regent Theatre has been granted a liquor licence after being grilled for selling "nothing more than snacks" alongside large pours of wine. The theatre’s on-licence was renewed for 18 months by Dunedin’s District Licensing Committee last month, following a hearing in February.
Charity worker target of ‘misinformation’

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Tim Scott

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. NewsDunedinA Dunedin charity worker has found herself at the centre of a "misinformation" campaign believed to have originated from the United States. In a post on social media yesterday, Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO) said the charity had been "targeted by individuals from the United States" who were spreading "misinformation" about recently hired staff member Nicole Devereux.
Tardy taxis taxing

2 weeks ago | odt.co.nz | Tim Scott

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. NewsDunedinA Dunedin man sick of booked taxis taking "hours upon hours upon hours" to arrive has had enough of waiting. Corstorphine resident Leslie Chave said he and his partner regularly used Dunedin Taxis — the local fleet of Blue Bubble Taxis — to navigate the city.
Business as usual after new owners relocate factory

2 weeks ago | odt.co.nz | Tim Scott

Thursday, 10 April 2025 You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. BusinessA pair of Dunedin business owners were so set on staying in the city they decided to relocate their recently bought Auckland beauty company to home turf. Packed inside a 40-foot shipping container, the formerly Auckland-based Essentially Tamara made the voyage down to Dunedin just over a year ago, in what was the "ultimate game of ...
Otago near top for ethical chocolate consumption

2 weeks ago | odt.co.nz | Tim Scott

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. BusinessOtago chocolate lovers are among the most ethical when it comes to getting their sugar fix, with nearly 60% saying they would stop buying the confectionery from brands with ties to child labour. Research released by Tearfund New Zealand shows Otago is among the regions around New Zealand most willing to forego chocolate found to be unethically sourced.
Composer wins highest honour

2 weeks ago | odt.co.nz | Tim Scott

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. NewsDunedinA composer who kicked off his theatre career in Dunedin as a student has been twice honoured at an esteemed British award ceremony. Darren Clark, a University of Otago graduate from Wellington, was announced the winner of two Olivier Awards - Best New Musical and Outstanding Musical Contribution - for his work on the musical The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
Threat made after go-kart video posted

2 weeks ago | odt.co.nz | Tim Scott

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. NewsDunedinA Dunedin man received online abuse and was threatened with violence after posting a video on social media of a go-kart tearing up grass at a public park . The Dunedin City Council has called the damage "selfish" and says it is now too late to resow the grass until later in the year.
Men allegedly struck with timber after trying to retrieve bag

2 weeks ago | odt.co.nz | Tim Scott

A Dunedin man allegedly swung a piece of timber at two strangers, striking them in the head and arms, after finding the pair going inside his garage. Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond said police were called to Craig Hendry St, Concord, at about 2.30pm yesterday. A 54-year-old man at an address in the street had found "two individuals going into his garage to collect a bag", Snr Sgt Bond said.