It is possible that quarrying activity can continue on part of Saddle Hill.

The latest legal ruling on the issue has been made by a High Court judge.

It means Saddle Views Estate has not categorically been denied from quarrying part of the hill.

But the terms of the company's operation remain unclear, due to documents lost over time.

The Dunedin City Council wants to stop the company from taking any more material out of Saddle Hill.

And council staff are working on their next move.

The High Court judge suggested both parties come to an agreement over the extent of quarrying allowed.