Abundant sealife in the Goat Island marine reserve. Photo: Getty ImagesToday's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including expanding Otago's marine reserves, closing Maori Rd to all but cyclists, and the historic Hyde Hotel. Finally, marine reserves, but more are requiredIt is just over 50 years since New Zealand’s first marine reserve was created at Goat Island and finally we are going to get a few in Otago. Alan BeckDunedinFormer owner backs newbiesRe your article on the Hyde Hotel (Opinion ODT 16.12.25) written by Jim Sullivan. Ngaire SutherlandPrevious owner, Hyde HotelAddress Letters to the Editor to: Otago Daily Times, PO Box 517, 52-56 Lower Stuart St, Dunedin.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 27, 2025 03:33 UTC