Three Otago councils have partnered to develop a joint proposal to central government under the Regional Deals framework.

Applications open for a month on 1 March for ORC’s annual ECO Fund — with more than $1 million available for the first time — for projects across Otago which protect, enhance, or promote the environment.

A bus safety campaign reminding people that we’re all in the same team and not to ignore bad behaviour will be launched by the Dunedin Youth Council, Joint Dunedin Students Council and Otago Regional Council this week