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Flooding And Snow Affect Otago Region
Monday, 6 July 2026, 12:42 pm | Otago Regional Council
Most rivers in the region have peaked, however rivers in North Otago could rise further throughout the day. Otago Regional Council staff continue to monitor all rivers. More >>
Red Warning For Coastal Dunedin And Clutha
Sunday, 5 July 2026, 4:34 pm | Otago Regional Council
The heaviest rainfalls are likely from late Sunday afternoon until early Monday morning when intensities of 10 to 15 mm per hour are possible. More >>
Otago Communities Cautioned To Be Aware Of Predicted ‘Significant El Niño’ Event
Thursday, 2 July 2026, 10:02 am | Otago Regional Council
Earth Sciences New Zealand is predicting a ‘Significant ElNiño’ weather system to develop later this year, which could be comparable to, or exceed, some of the strongest ElNiño events on record. More >>
ORC’s New Biodiversity Strategy Adopted With Support From Across Otago
Friday, 26 June 2026, 2:17 pm | Otago Regional Council
Portfolio lead Councillor Kate Wilson says, We have had good engagement from stakeholders across a broad range, from Federated Farmers to Forest & Bird. More >>
Otago Environmental Projects Set To Receive Nearly $920,000 Through The ECO Fund
Friday, 26 June 2026, 11:55 am | Otago Regional Council
Projects include biodiversity restoration, predator and rabbit control, wetland and catchment restoration, erosion management, weed removal, native planting, and environmental education. More >>
Council Drop-In For Pest Plan Review Alerts Locals To Presence Of Plant Pest
Friday, 26 June 2026, 11:03 am | Otago Regional Council
New African feather grass incursion More >>
Ōamaru-Dunedin Public Transport Service Approved
Thursday, 25 June 2026, 4:39 pm | Otago Regional Council
The Council agreed at its meeting today to provide a public transport link for people living in Ōamaru and the towns north of Palmerston. More >>
Community Transport Trial Supported By Ōamaru People
Thursday, 25 June 2026, 3:06 pm | Otago Regional Council
The evaluation presented to Council showed the shuttle is improving accessibility and enabling access to appointments and trips that may have otherwise not happened. More >>
ORC Consulting On Zones-based Fare System And Capping
Thursday, 25 June 2026, 2:56 pm | Otago Regional Council
The proposed changes follow feedback and council direction ORC received while developing its Regional Public Transport Plan. More >>
ORC’s Proposed Otago Regional Policy Statement Gets Green Light
Thursday, 25 June 2026, 1:57 pm | Otago Regional Council
“We’re pleased to see the appeals resolved and the community and staff having now having just one document to reference in the decision-making process,” says ORC’s portfolio co-lead in Policy and Planning, Councillor Kate Wilson. More >>
South Dunedin Flood Risks Can Be Significantly Reduced, But Difficult Choices Lie Ahead
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 2:44 pm | Otago Regional Council
The work has been undertaken through the joint Dunedin City Council and Otago Regional Council South Dunedin Future programme, and will be presented to councils on 24 and 25 June respectively. More >>
Funding Boost For Otago-Wide Mapping Programme
Tuesday, 16 June 2026, 12:21 pm | Otago Regional Council
ORC is more than halfway through work to capture the remaining areas of the region using LiDAR. More >>
New Groundwater Monitoring Wells To Improve Understanding Of Hāwea Aquifers
Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 1:25 pm | Otago Regional Council
ORC Groundwater Scientist Sam Yeo says the new monitoring sites will help improve understanding of local groundwater resources and the important role they play in supporting communities and the environment. More >>
Ōamaru Public Drop-In Session To Discuss Muddy Creek Flood Hazard Study
Monday, 8 June 2026, 3:54 pm | Otago Regional Council
ORC’s Manager Natural Hazards, Dr Jean-Luc Payan, says the new study improves understanding of where flooding may occur for a range of flood scenarios and helps answer community questions about flooding in the area. More >>
Pest Plan Drop-In Sessions Getting Underway
Friday, 5 June 2026, 2:25 pm | Otago Regional Council
Portfolio lead Cr Andrew Noone says, “A full review of a regional pest management plan requires a lot of thinking around what we have learnt about how effective the current plan has been, what we might improve and what changes are needed. More >>
Trialling Safety Measures On Dunedin Buses
Tuesday, 2 June 2026, 2:45 pm | Otago Regional Council
“Our security staff have specialised training and experience to safely identify and manage violent and/or anti-social behaviour. Their priority is to de-escalate the risk to drivers and passengers, calling in the Police when necessary.” More >>
Surplus Expected To Carry Into Full Year Result
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 1:22 pm | Otago Regional Council
ORC’s Portfolio lead for finance Cr Chanel Gardner says at a headline level, the result shows ORC remains in a strong financial position at a time when many councils around the country are under considerable pressure. More >>
Otago Coast The Focus As Preparation For Future Management System Begins
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 12:51 pm | Otago Regional Council
Councillors agreed to start public engagement to inform an issues and opportunities report which can be used to inform the new resource management system requirements. More >>
Lower Total Mobility Subsidy And Fare Cap From July
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 12:14 pm | Otago Regional Council
From 1 July 2026, the Government will reduce the Total Mobility subsidy from 75 percent to 65 percent. More >>
Navigational Bylaw Changes Adopted
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 12:04 pm | Otago Regional Council
ORC Deputy Harbourmaster Pete Dryden says the bylaw regulates the movement of vessels on waterways such as Otago Harbour and Lake Dunstan to improve safety. More >>
