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Restriction On Using Bus Bike Racks At Night
Wednesday, 30 October 2024, 11:02 am | Otago Regional Council
“Although only some bus models may be affected, we will be restricting the use of bike racks on all buses at night while we ensure buses carrying bikes still comply with the Land Transport rule on vehicle lighting,” Ms Cheyne says. More >>
ORC Reports Increase In Winter Air Quality Exceedances
Wednesday, 30 October 2024, 9:59 am | Otago Regional Council
ORC’s Scientist – Air Quality, Sarah Harrison says “Concentrations of particulate matter, an air pollutant measured by ORC, vary year to year and many Otago towns have the geography and climate that allows pollution to build up, rather than disperse.” More >>
ORC Expands Its Annual $50k Consents Fee Support Fund
Wednesday, 30 October 2024, 9:55 am | Otago Regional Council
ORC’s Manager Consent, Alexandra King, says that now the Consents and Bylaw Fund – which comes from an annual $50,000 pool - is to help with the consent and monitoring fees around projects which have an environmental benefit. More >>
Annual Dairy Farm Checks Getting Underway Shortly - ORC
Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 11:34 am | Otago Regional Council
For the 2023-24 season the Compliance team completed 400 dairy inspections, with some farms being visited more than once. More >>
ORC Awards Bus Security Tender
Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 1:23 pm | Otago Regional Council
The new company will provide a security service with uniformed staff patrolling the bus hub and on board buses at random, six days a week from 1 November 2024. They will be working from 2.30pm into the late evening. More >>
ORC Votes For Another Dunstan Ward Councillor In Rep’ Review
Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 1:15 pm | Otago Regional Council
Every six years, all councils are required to review their representation arrangements, including how many councillors there are and the areas they represent. More >>
No Vote Tomorrow On Land & Water Regional Plan - ORC
Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 4:39 pm | Otago Regional Council
There was no staff recommendation on whether to pause or notify the pLWRP. The council was going to be presented with options and decide which decision to make; with voting to date seeing seven Councillors wishing to notify, and five wanting to pause. More >>
Focus On Community-led Environmental Initiatives – ORC Annual Report
Monday, 21 October 2024, 9:31 am | Otago Regional Council
“Our focus was not only on delivering efficient services to the people of Otago, but on supporting community-led environmental initiatives for positive outcomes,” she says. More >>
ORC Switches October Meeting To Otago Museum
Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 10:40 am | Otago Regional Council
“There’s only limited capacity and no over-flow option to host members of the public at Philip Laing House, so we decided it was prudent to switch to a larger more accommodating venue,” he says. More >>
Do You Know How To Safely Cross A River Mouth Bar?
Monday, 14 October 2024, 10:56 am | Otago Regional Council
“Every bar can be dangerous, so plan your crossing. Check the maritime forecast, never cross at low tide, and if you can, have a chat with the locals about the best place to cross, and always let people know your intentions. If in doubt, don’t ... More >>
Initial Assessment Says ORC Flood Schemes Performed Well In Recent Deluge
Thursday, 10 October 2024, 1:25 pm | Otago Regional Council
“There’s still a lot of struggles and distress out there for some people. We’re continuing to work proactively with communities to ensure water drains away as quickly as possible, at this early stage of recovery,” says ORC’s Engineering Manager ... More >>
Updating Palmerston, Warrington And Waitati Bus Services
Wednesday, 9 October 2024, 10:16 am | Otago Regional Council
During school terms only, route 1C will continue to leave at 7:35am from Warrington to the City and a new return 1C trip will leave the bus hub at 3:40pm, 5 minutes after the route 1 service to Palmerston, heading back to Warrington. More >>
Update 3: People Asked To Take Extreme Care And Keep Vigilant In Otago Tonight
Thursday, 3 October 2024, 7:56 pm | Otago Regional Council
It’s possible that the Pomahaka rising will also affect State Highway 90 and may cause surface flooding between Tapanui and Waikoikoi. More >>
Extra Bus Trips For Cruise Ship Season
Wednesday, 2 October 2024, 12:43 pm | Otago Regional Council
Co-chair of Otago Regional Council’s Public and Active Transport Committee Andrew Noone says as the cruise ships will bring thousands of tourists to Dunedin this summer, the Council is working closely with Port Otago and the West Harbour Community Board ... More >>
165 Submissions Received On Representation Review
Tuesday, 1 October 2024, 1:59 pm | Otago Regional Council
Otago Regional Council Chief Executive Richard Saunders said, “Input from the community on how they are being represented by council is very important to us and we appreciate the people who took the time to share their views. More >>
ORC Shares First Conservation Status Assessment For Birds In Otago
Thursday, 26 September 2024, 5:02 pm | Otago Regional Council
“In order to protect and restore our threatened species, we need to understand which species are living in our region and how they are doing,” says Dr Scott Jarvie, Otago Regional Council’s Senior Terrestrial Ecologist. More >>
Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust Reports To ORC
Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 12:54 pm | Otago Regional Council
ORC Chair Gretchen Robertson said the report highlights the critical work the Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust does for the region. More >>
Public Asked To Report Rook Sightings
Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 7:49 pm | Otago Regional Council
Rooks were introduced to New Zealand between 1862-1873 to control insects, but like many other introduced species, their population flourished and spread in some areas. More >>
ORC Holding Public, Extraordinary Meeting On Friday
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 12:15 pm | Otago Regional Council
The extraordinary meeting was arranged under appropriate standing orders following a request received from Councillor Malcolm and signed by Councillors Wilson, Noone, Laws and Kelliher. More >>
ORC Releases Response To Environment Minister
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:30 am | Otago Regional Council
ORC Chair Gretchen Robertson reiterated Minister Simmonds understands ORC is still preparing the Section 32 report, which will contain a significant amount of information related to the Minister’s request. More >>
