Proposed Camping Control Bylaw 2015 is open for consultation from Saturday 11th July until 11th August Summary  of main points for  the Otago Peninsula: Self Contained vehicles may freedom camp but not in Macandrew Bay, Broad Bay, Portobello, Ocean Grove, Pukekura/ Taiaroa Head, cemeteries Non-self contained vehicles not permitted to freedom camp in Otago Peninsula area – must go to a commercial campground Enforcement Education Consistent signage citywide Resources to support the implementation of the bylaw Link (PDF) below for further details of…

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Please consider taking part in this easy 1 hour survey between 27 June and 5 July http://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/science/plants-animals-fungi/animals/birds/garden-bird-surveys/taking-part Use your copy of the “Otago Peninsula Birds Field Guide” to identify the birds in your garden. Available from Penguin Cafe and Rik’s Galley in Portobello, Macandrew Bay Store the Albatross Colony, Larnach’s Castle, the Museum, the University Book Shop, Koru opp the Railway Station  the DCC Information Centre, or order direct from STOP <stopincsoc@gmail.com> for home delivery. The Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Group…

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Please be advised that there will be up to 20 minute traffic delays on Portobello Rd at St Ronans Rd from Wednesday 24th June to Wednesday 8th July, to allow for tree stump removal. Thank you Peter Standring Roading Maintenance Engineer, Transportation Dunedin City Council 50 The Octagon, Dunedin 9016; P O Box 5045, Dunedin 9058 New Zealand Telephone:  03 477 4000; Fax: 03 474 3789 Email: peter.standring@dcc.govt.nz; http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/

Please click on the link/.docx below for an update on the Turnbulls Bay Slip Repair work: Turnbulls Bay Slip Repair Update June 2015 Final

Please click on the text/link below to open a .docx of the current BBCC newsletter.  Kudos to Lynley McGrannachan for compiling (yet again) another flash edition! 🙂 Newsletter June 2015

Hi everyone Still struggling with making good well broken down compost that doesn’t smell bad? Want to make compost with no or way less weed seed in it? Such a great skill to have and so rewarding when your plants grow strong and healthily! Michelle Ritchie, compost maker extraordinaire, will be running a composting workshop in Portobello on the 6th of June. See below for details. Please circulate to your peninsula friends! cheers Peta Composting Made Easy Workshop Saturday 6…

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The Trust is pleased to announce this forthcoming fundraising concert at 7pm Sunday 31 May, which features the poetry of poet laureate Brian Turner, and songs by local singer songwriter Matt Langley. Turner and Langley met at a Caselberg Trust fundraising event back in 2008, and as a result Matt has used several of Brian’s poems and words for the basis of some of his songs. We believe that you won’t want to miss this unique concert, which is being…

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Initial survey of residents – Camping Bylaw review    As part of the initial consultation for the drafting of the bylaw we are seeking input from members of the community. Below is a link to DCC’s website where residents are able to share their views about camping. The timeframe is very short (closes 11 May) as we are under considerable time restrictions to get a draft bylaw written. It is important to note that this is just initial feedback to assist us…

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BROAD BAY BOOGIE – a fund-raising dance for Broad Bay School & Community Hall   Saturday 23rd May  7.30pm – midnight   Live music from the Planz & the Alcoves Guest performances from the Khamzin Tribe & Velvet Roses   Tickets $15 each, available from:     Penguin Cafe     Broad Bay School     Portobello Store     or phone 4780110   Please bring a plate of finger food to share for supper  Cash bar Dress for your favourite Decade Prizes for best dressed!…

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Please click on the link below to open a PDF copy of the April 2015 BBCC Newsletter. Lots of great projects–and a community party–are afoot, so please give it a read! 🙂 April 2015 Newsletter