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Annual Winter Farm-Flyovers Beginning Shortly
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 9:10 am | Otago Regional Council
ORC’s compliance programme will continue for this winter period, with an education first approach and assessment of any on-site risks to the environment. More >>
ORC To Begin Control Work Following African Feather Grass Incursion
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 3:00 pm | Otago Regional Council
“The Waianakarua River is a beautiful river which we need to look after. I think we are really lucky Tilly knows her plants as I could easily have picked and spread the seeds!” More >>
ORC Confirms Funding Model For $2M Environmental Fund
Friday, 1 May 2026, 10:44 am | Otago Regional Council
ORC Councillor and Environmental Delivery portfolio co-lead Andrew Noone says the fund delivery model will combine a contestable model with a targeted investment approach. More >>
Otago Regional Council Approves Overall Zero Rates Increase
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 9:08 am | Otago Regional Council
Deputy Chair Cr Kevin Malcolm says the plan ensures a strong Council work plan, finds operational efficiencies, and recognises the current cost pressures on our ratepayers. More >>
New ‘Priority Actions’ Set Focus For ORC Works
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 8:57 am | Otago Regional Council
Chair Hilary Calvert, who proposed the “priority actions”, says following the election of the new Council, the elected members signalled a desire to revisit and clarify Council’s priorities for the remainder of the triennium. More >>
Rabbits, Feral Cats And Conifers Top Pest Survey Results
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 12:45 pm | Otago Regional Council
With 389 individual pieces of feedback collected so far, rabbits, feral cats and pest conifers are topping the list. The survey will be extended for a further month to capture as much feedback as possible before the next stage of the pest plan review More >>
ORC Relocates Dunedin Teams Into Central City Building
Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 12:27 pm | Otago Regional Council
“Having all our Dunedin teams in one place will streamline how we work and provide a clear, central hub for people needing to access council services,” ORC Chief Executive Richard Saunders said. More >>
Clarification: Ōamaru-Dunedin Bus Service Survey
Friday, 17 April 2026, 2:37 pm | Otago Regional Council
ORC’s General Manager Regional Planning and Transport Anita Dawe says people can rest assured the Council is working in conjunction with the steering group and is communicating regularly with group members. More >>
ORC Seeks Feedback On Proposed Ōamaru-Dunedin Bus Service
Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 1:00 pm | Otago Regional Council
ORC’s Transport Portfolio Co-lead Cr Alan Somerville says, “We’re surveying Ōamaru and Dunedin people from today to help the Council gauge potential demand and preferences such as departure times.” More >>
Final Reminder: ECO Fund Applications Close 19 April
Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 10:27 am | Otago Regional Council
Otago Regional Councillor Chanel Gardner says the fund plays a key role in supporting partnerships throughout Otago to protect and enhance the region’s environment. More >>
Exclusion Pest Reported By A Member Of The Public: African Feather Grass Incursion Confirmed In Coastal Otago
Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 10:22 am | Otago Regional Council
ORC are currently surveying the wider area to determine the extent of the infestation. An incursion response plan has been developed and will be implemented. More >>
ORC Developing Community Transport Framework
Friday, 27 March 2026, 2:48 pm | Otago Regional Council
At this week’s meeting, the Council noted ORC has undertaken significant work to understand the community transport landscape in Otago and gather the views of communities through consultation on the Regional Public Transport Plan last year More >>
Otago Catchment Programme To Be Accelerated With Strong Local Focus
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 3:57 pm | Otago Regional Council
The rollout will begin in April 2026 with the Dunedin and Coast Catchment Action Plan, followed by Upper Clutha/Mata-au starting in June 2026, Lower Clutha/Mata-au starting in July 2026, and North Otago starting in March 2027. More >>
Ōamaru Community Transport Trial Extended
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 3:17 pm | Otago Regional Council
The Ōamaru trial is the Council’s first entry into community transport, which is a not-for-profit transport service funded and operated by local organisations to improve transport access in areas where traditional public transport is not feasible. More >>
ORC Compliance Checks Highlighted In Protecting Natural Resources
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 1:23 pm | Otago Regional Council
“The Compliance work has a positive impact throughout our region. Compliance is important because it protects the natural resources, we all rely on and enjoy,” Cr Noone says. More >>
ORC Reviewing Regional Pest Plan
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 1:10 pm | Otago Regional Council
This proposal will undergo a public notification process in early 2027, where everyone can read the proposed plan, and have their say on whether they think it is fair, equitable, and able to meet its pest management objectives. More >>
Passenger Numbers Up In Queenstown, Down Slightly In Dunedin
Monday, 23 March 2026, 4:29 pm | Otago Regional Council
The introduction of additional ferry services in Queenstown has seen both patronage and revenue increase - patronage by 29% and fares by 20%. This is a good result, reflecting additional timetabled services from the new operator. More >>
Public Transport Cost-Effective When Fuel Expensive
Monday, 23 March 2026, 4:26 pm | Otago Regional Council
ORC delivers urban public transport services via Orbus, providing vital connections across Dunedin and Queenstown. In Dunedin, there has been a large investment in more energy efficient transport. More >>
ORC And Scouts Team Up Against Stormwater Pollution In Central Otago
Friday, 20 March 2026, 2:24 pm | Otago Regional Council
Otago Regional Council’s (ORC) Manager Environmental Implementation Libby Caldwell says the Adopt a Drain initiative helps communities understand the link between everyday activities and the health of local waterways. More >>
Strong Response To ORC Community Survey
Friday, 20 March 2026, 10:19 am | Otago Regional Council
ORC had a strong response to the survey, with the post to online letters receiving an 11% click through, well above the 7% anticipated. More >>
