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RNZ News
5 days ago
- Politics
- RNZ News
Dunedin councillor Jim O'Malley quits as committee chair over hostile work environment
Jim O'Malley. Photo: RNZ / Ian Telfer A Dunedin councillor has resigned from chairing a committee because of what he describes as a hostile work environment. In his resignation letter, councillor Jim O'Malley said he does not feel safe as the chair of the hearings committee as he feels targeted by the chief executive. He said he has doubts about the council's commitment to follow due process and natural justice. He is also calling for an investigation into behaviour of the chief executive and the processes for different hearings including the local alcohol policy. The Dunedin City Council has been contacted for comment. More to come...
RNZ News
13-05-2025
- Science
- RNZ News
In defence of the humble moth
environment about 1 hour ago The humble moth often gets a bad rap compared to its more glamorous relative, the butterfly. But moths are actually an important part of our ecosystem. And Wairarapa local Jim O'Malley thinks so too - he's part of the region's first ever moth survey, which has revealed a surprising wealth of biodiversity, as well as the discovery of a very rare moth.
