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Otago Regional Council - Latest News [Page 1]
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 >>
Councils Committed To A Collaborative Approach To Local Government Reform
Tuesday, 26 May 2026, 2:28 pm | Otago Regional Council
Councils will be looking at the best outcomes and progressing work within a timeframe that keeps the door open to the option of Government’s recently announced Head Start pathway. More >>
Winter Weather Continues To Influence Otago Air Quality Results
Tuesday, 26 May 2026, 1:27 pm | Otago Regional Council
The report, which will be presented to councillors tomorrow by Otago Regional Council, recorded 16 exceedances of the National Environmental Standards for Air Quality (NESAQ) during winter 2025 — down from 28 exceedances in 2024. More >>
Moving Day Reminder For Southern Dairy Farmers
Monday, 25 May 2026, 10:44 am | Otago Regional Council
Effluent on roads can create safety hazards for drivers and may enter roadside drains or pollute nearby waterways. More >>
ORC And Air Quality Collective Team Up With
Friday, 22 May 2026, 9:41 am | Otago Regional Council
The project will work alongside local schools to investigate how air pollution moves through neighbourhoods and into homes, while helping students and communities better understand their local environment. More >>
Outdoor Rubbish Burning Prompts Complaints Across Otago
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 9:15 am | Otago Regional Council
ORC’s Environmental Delivery Portfolio Lead, Cr Robbie Byars, says there has been an increased number of calls in recent weeks, with complaints regarding burning toxic waste. More >>
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 >>
