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Seismic survey to map Lake Wanaka lake bed
Monday, 2 December 2019, 4:33 pm | Otago Regional Council
A recent review of active faults in the Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago districts by GNS Science, commissioned by the Otago Regional Council (ORC), identified a likely active fault under Wanaka, which may be part of the North West Cardrona Fault. More >>
ORC monitoring river and lake levels
Sunday, 1 December 2019, 2:49 pm | Otago Regional Council
ORC monitoring river and lake levels A MetService heavy rain watch is currently in place for the Otago headwaters, with another period of heavy rain expected early in the coming week. The Regional Council’s 24/7 duty flood officers will be monitoring ... More >>
Regional Council Chair accepts Ministerial direction
Thursday, 21 November 2019, 1:51 pm | Otago Regional Council
Otago Regional Councillors have received a letter from Minister for the Environment David Parker summarising the outcome of an investigation he requested in May into ORC’s preparedness to resolve historic mining privileges ahead of their 2021 deadline. More >>
ORC reminds private bore users to regularly test water
Thursday, 14 November 2019, 5:00 pm | Otago Regional Council
The Otago Regional Council’s (ORC) state of the environment (SoE) monitoring bores have detected elevated levels of E. coli in two Otago locations. ORC immediately notified the bore users and the Southern District Health Board. More >>
Otago Regional Councillors elect Cr Marian Hobbs to Chair
Wednesday, 23 October 2019, 4:39 pm | Otago Regional Council
Incoming members of the Otago Regional Council (ORC) today elected Cr Marian Hobbs of the Dunedin ward to serve as Chairperson for the new triennium. Cr Hobbs was nominated by Cr Alexa Forbes and Cr Kate Wilson. More >>
Rivers and Lakes Rainfall Update 2
Friday, 11 October 2019, 2:59 pm | Otago Regional Council
MetService have now lifted the Severe Weather Watch for heavy rainfall in Coastal Otago. The heaviest of the predicted rainfall has passed, but light to moderate rainfall is still expected to continue through to midday Saturday. Rivers and streams in Coastal ... More >>
Rivers and Lakes Rainfall Update
Thursday, 10 October 2019, 2:30 pm | Otago Regional Council
Metservice have lifted the Severe Weather Warning for Otago lakes and rivers in the headwaters, however the Severe Weather Watch for Coastal Otago is still in place, with heavy rainfall predicted between this afternoon and Saturday morning. The highest ... More >>
Recommendation on Queenstown Lakes wastewater overflow
Monday, 7 October 2019, 1:05 pm | Otago Regional Council
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) today recommended that Hearing Commissioners decline a consent application by the Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) to discharge wastewater overflows into freshwater receiving environments. The recommendation was ... More >>
ORC approves return of Harbourmaster responsibilities
Wednesday, 25 September 2019, 4:19 pm | Otago Regional Council
Councillors today approved the process to reverse the 2006 transfer of Harbourmaster functions for Lake Dunstan, meaning the Otago Regional Council (ORC) will take these responsibilities back from the Central Otago District Council (CODC). More >>
ORC to extend water plan rule timeframes
Wednesday, 25 September 2019, 3:29 pm | Otago Regional Council
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) resolved today to notify a plan change that proposes to postpone the date when certain water quality rules come into effect, from 1 April 2020 to 1 April 2026. This plan change will lay the ground for another in 2020, to ... More >>
Two New General Managers Join ORC Executive Leadership Team
Wednesday, 25 September 2019, 10:49 am | Otago Regional Council
Richard Saunders has joined the Otago Regional Council (ORC) as the new General Manager Regulatory, and Gwyneth Elsum as the General Manager Policy, Science and Strategy, rounding out a full complement in the Executive Leadership Team. More >>
Working together for the Manuherekia River catchment
Friday, 20 September 2019, 12:33 pm | Otago Regional Council
As part of our work on freshwater, ORC wants to find out how people use the Manuherekia* River, what they love or value about it, and how they want it to be managed in the future. Feedback from the community will help ORC develop a Manuherekia Rohe Plan ... More >>
Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust Presents Annual Report to ORC
Tuesday, 17 September 2019, 2:22 pm | Otago Regional Council
An upgraded helicopter fleet, rising rescue numbers, improved GPS routes, and new medical equipment were the headlines of the Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust’s presentation of their annual report to the Otago Regional Council (ORC) last week. More >>
Action plan for healthy waterways
Thursday, 5 September 2019, 1:03 pm | Otago Regional Council
The Ministry for the Environment today announced a new National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management (NPSFM) and new National Environmental Standards (NES) and regulations aimed at improving the health of New Zealand waterways. These policies ... More >>
Developers sentenced for contaminating water
Tuesday, 3 September 2019, 3:40 pm | Otago Regional Council
Northlake Investment Ltd was sentenced today in the Queenstown District Court, following prosecution in June for a discharge in August 2017 generated by earthworks in the course of subdivision development. The discharge resulted in discolouration in the ... More >>
ORC Chairman not standing for re-election
Friday, 16 August 2019, 1:44 pm | Otago Regional Council
Stephen Woodhead, Chairman of the Otago Regional Council, has decided not to stand for another term in this year’s local government elections. “After 15 years as a Councillor, including three as Deputy Chair and nine as Chairman, I have reflected ... More >>
Bus passenger numbers at an all-time high
Friday, 9 August 2019, 4:59 pm | Otago Regional Council
Passengers made four million bus trips in Queenstown and Dunedin in the last year, breaking records for patronage in the region. More >>
Responsible outdoor burning
Friday, 2 August 2019, 4:47 pm | Otago Regional Council
ORC is reminding people to consider their neighbours – and the rules of the Air Plan – when burning outdoors this season. More >>
Media advisory on behalf of the Otago Mayoral Forum
Friday, 2 August 2019, 3:59 pm | Otago Regional Council
The Otago Mayoral Forum has been actively engaged with the polytechnic and institute of technology sector reforms since they were first announced by Minister Hipkins earlier this year and approaches the announcement made yesterday with cautious optimism. More >>
Dairy company sentenced for effluent discharge
Friday, 2 August 2019, 3:44 pm | Otago Regional Council
On 11 July 20129, Greg Cowley Limited was sentenced in the District Court on one charge of discharging dairy farm effluent onto land in circumstances where it might enter water. The charge was brought by the Otago Regional Council (ORC). More >>
