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ORC’s Relocated Queenstown Office Opens Today
Monday, 26 January 2026, 10:24 am | Otago Regional Council
The relocation of ORC’s Queenstown office tenancy, within the same Terrace Junction building, next to the BP service station at the Frankton Rd roundabout, takes effect from today (Monday, January 26). More >>
ORC Community Survey Is Underway
Monday, 26 January 2026, 9:14 am | Otago Regional Council
By switching from cold calling phone numbers to the hard-copy mail-out format ORC hope to prompt an increase in overall responses, and the survey will also be available to anyone interested via a Facebook link, as a cost-effective alternative. More >>
ORC Awards Dunedin Contracts To Go Bus Transport
Monday, 19 January 2026, 3:43 pm | Otago Regional Council
ORC’s Transport Portfolio Lead Councillor Alan Somerville says the outcome of these contracts will deliver a fleet of new and more environmentally friendly buses with greater capacity. More >>
No Better Time To Talk Boats And Safety
Monday, 12 January 2026, 3:22 pm | Otago Regional Council
Otago Regional Councillor Andrew Noone says it is important that people who use our harbours and waterways read all or parts of the 38-page draft bylaw that interest them and provide their feedback. People have until February 12 to give their views. More >>
Public Transport Options For Queenstown Pupils Next Year
Thursday, 18 December 2025, 1:50 pm | Otago Regional Council
ORC’s General Manager Regional Planning and Transport, Anita Dawe, says while ORC does not provide school buses nor have plans to replace any school bus services, its public transport services could be an option for many of the affected students. More >>
ORC To Continue Total Mobility
Wednesday, 10 December 2025, 2:33 pm | Otago Regional Council
The decision follows a report presented at today’s meeting showing that the programme could exceed its three-year budget, potentially by upwards of $700,000 if no changes are made. More >>
New Safety Rules Proposed For Otago Boaties
Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 3:37 pm | Otago Regional Council
The previous Otago Regional Council Navigational Safety Bylaw, dating back to 2020, is now under review, with a revised set of rules and regulations expected to be in place by April next year following public feedback. More >>
Look Out For ORC’s Freshwater Ambassadors In Central Otago This Summer
Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 9:55 am | Otago Regional Council
The ambassadors, Zoe Eckhoff and George Mclellan, will be based out of ORC’s Cromwell office from now until mid-February, connecting with locals and visitors about how to protect our waterways from freshwater pests. More >>
ORC Kicks Off Summer Water Monitoring Across Otago
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 11:15 am | Otago Regional Council
Avoiding swimming for 48 hours after rain allows time for bacteria and other harmful bugs to dilute and settle out, while sunlight and natural processes help reduce their levels, making the water safe again.” More >>
Flagstaff Wallaby Search Near Dunedin Continues
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 9:50 am | Otago Regional Council
ORC’s Project Delivery Specialist, Gavin Udy, says the wallaby operation has made good progress over the last month in searching the City Forests block for any wallaby presence. More >>
Public Invited To ORC’s Cromwell Meeting
Monday, 24 November 2025, 10:33 am | Otago Regional Council
ORC Chair Hilary Calvert says the meeting will cover such diverse subjects as funding of flood control projects and consultation on a replacement navigation bylaws. More >>
Alpine Lakes Forum 2025: Learning From The Past To Plan For The Future
Thursday, 20 November 2025, 2:18 pm | Otago Regional Council
The forum will provide a space where science meets indigenous and local knowledge, enabling participants to share insights, discuss valuing nature in decision-making and explore how communities can contribute to evidence-based freshwater management. More >>
Community Representatives Elected To New Lower Clutha Flood And Drainage Group
Friday, 14 November 2025, 3:02 pm | Otago Regional Council
“This is a great opportunity for people living in the area to work with us to ensure we meet the expectations of our community and to help shape the future of the Lower Clutha’s flood and drainage schemes,” Mr Dyer says. More >>
Free Buses For Santa Parade
Thursday, 13 November 2025, 10:35 am | Otago Regional Council
To travel for free, passengers will need to tell the bus driver they’re going to or from the parade. They will not need to tag on or off with their Bee Card. More >>
ORC Assessing Downed-Tree Damage Across Otago
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 10:34 am | Otago Regional Council
ORC’s Acting Team Leader River Management, Simon Whitton, says following the recent high winds, ORC’s Engineering staff have been actively inspecting the Lower Clutha, Toko, Shag River and the Lower Taieri Flood Protection & Drainage Schemes. More >>
Feedback On ORC’s Draft Indigenous Biodiversity Strategy Opens Today
Monday, 3 November 2025, 12:11 pm | Otago Regional Council
An online survey opens today, asking for your feedback on the draft strategy; for example, does it go far enough or is there something missing? More >>
ORC Ushers In New Triennium Councillors
Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 3:13 pm | Otago Regional Council
ORC’s Chief Executive Richard Saunders welcomed the new and returning councillors to the ORC for the 2025–2028 triennium. More >>
Rural Information Meetings Scheduled For Clutha District
Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 1:51 pm | Otago Regional Council
Mr Wilson asked that people tell their neighbours or anyone else who might need assistance about attending the Rural Information Meetings. More >>
Six Enviroschools Hui Coming Up
Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 1:06 pm | Otago Regional Council
Enviroschools Regional Coordinator Lead, Leisa de Klerk, says the hui are important reminders of the impact young people can make when caring for and taking action for the climate and environment. More >>
ORC Recognises Challenges For Farmers As Power Outages Persist
Saturday, 25 October 2025, 6:46 pm | Otago Regional Council
Any farmers with a full or near full effluent pond and needing to irrigate wet soil should choose paddocks that will not cause runoff into tile drains or waterways. More >>
