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Proposed Review Aims To Simplify Flood Protection And Drainage Rates
Friday, 24 July 2026, 9:05 am | Otago Regional Council
Flood protection costs would be shared based on the level of flood protection benefit a property receives, while drainage costs would be shared based on land area, land use and the relative demand different land uses place on the drainage network. More >>
Otago Regional Council Prepared For H5 Bird Flu To Arrive In Region: Council’s Planning Will Support A Regional Response
Monday, 20 July 2026, 1:26 pm | Otago Regional Council
The situation is being closely monitored by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and the Department of Conservation, with response actions stepped up in the Wellington and Wairarapa regions. More >>
Early Insights Emerge From Ōamaru Community Air Quality Project
Friday, 17 July 2026, 2:19 pm | Otago Regional Council
ORC partnered with The Air Quality Collective to deliver the community science project, which saw 23 households monitor air quality both inside and outside their homes between 18 May and 30 June. More >>
ORC Releases Updated Residential Earthworks Guide To Manage Otago Risk Factors
Tuesday, 14 July 2026, 9:18 am | Otago Regional Council
The second edition builds directly on the original guide launched in 2023, following the strengthening of residential earthworks rules in the Regional Plan: Water for Otago. More >>
Have Your Say On Public Transport Fare Changes
Monday, 13 July 2026, 11:47 am | Otago Regional Council
The Council is asking people to give their views on zones for the Dunedin and Queenstown bus networks, as well as their thoughts on bus and ferry fare caps and the possibility of removing the ability to use cash to pay for fares. More >>
Surf, Gather Kai, Or Just Love Long Walks On The Beach? ORC Wants To Hear From You
Monday, 13 July 2026, 8:44 am | Otago Regional Council
Everyone’s insights into coastal places and the issues that matter will help guide future decisions about how these areas are best managed. More >>
26 New Water Level Recording Stations Being Installed This Month - ORC
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 12:36 pm | Otago Regional Council
“The primary purpose is to improve resilience and operational effectiveness during flood events for Coastal Otago, Lower Taieri and Lower Clutha areas,” says ORC’s Team Leader Monitoring - Water Quantity Coastal Otago, Paul Hannah. More >>
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 >>
