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Low E. coli levels in Lakes Hayes
Wednesday, 20 December 2017, 2:30 pm | Otago Regional Council
ORC Manager Resource Science Dean Olsen said the samples taken on Monday showed E. coli levels at 11 E. coli/100ml, compared to last week’s sample of 921/100ml. More >>
‘Can I swim here’ launched today, includes 25 Otago sites
Wednesday, 20 December 2017, 1:17 pm | Otago Regional Council
A new ‘Can I swim here?’ online tool launched today means Otago residents and visitors can enjoy our rivers, lakes, and beaches with confidence this summer. The online tool shows the most up-to-date water quality information for 25 sites across ... More >>
High levels of E. coli in Lake Hayes
Monday, 18 December 2017, 5:41 pm | Otago Regional Council
Government water quality guidelines for recreational swimming areas are that those with less than 260 E.coli/ 100ml should be safe, whereas water with more than 550 E.coli/ 100ml poses a health risk.ORC’s most recent sampling in the area showed ... More >>
Dunedin bus patronage increases
Wednesday, 13 December 2017, 4:27 pm | Otago Regional Council
An extra 14,000 passengers caught Dunedin buses in September this year – a 7.9 percent increase compared to the same month last year. More >>
Seeking feedback on transport plan changes
Tuesday, 12 December 2017, 2:07 pm | Otago Regional Council
A mid-term review of the Otago Southland Regional Land Transport Plans 2015 – 2021 is being carried out, and the public are being asked to comment on the proposed changes. More >>
Any number is too many in Otago
Monday, 11 December 2017, 2:47 pm | Otago Regional Council
Since 2012, 136 people have died on Southern roads, and many more have been seriously injured. This year alone, 27 people have died on Southern roads (for Otago and Southland combined). Nationally, the number of road deaths across the country has reached 342, ... More >>
Water Management Options Presented to Arrow & Wakatipu
Monday, 4 December 2017, 10:18 am | Otago Regional Council
The second-round of Otago Regional Council (ORC) public consultation sessions on water management in the Arrow catchment and Wakatipu basin begin on 7 December. More >>
Roxburgh recovery works underway
Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 5:06 pm | Otago Regional Council
Otago Regional Council (ORC) staff continue to support the Roxburgh community in the clean-up from last Sunday’s flash flood. More >>
Upper Taieri River reaching low level
Tuesday, 28 November 2017, 4:22 pm | Otago Regional Council
Upper Taieri farmers have instigated voluntary water rostering as the Taieri River at Waipiata approaches the minimum flow level. More >>
Council thanks community for supporting new bus service
Monday, 27 November 2017, 4:02 pm | Otago Regional Council
The passenger volumes on week one of the Orbus Queenstown bus service exceeded expectations, with residents trying out the new service and taking advantage of the fare-free introductory week. Over 5,000 GoCards were distributed to passengers and there was standing room ... More >>
Appointment of ORC Chief Executive
Tuesday, 21 November 2017, 3:35 pm | Otago Regional Council
Stephen Woodhead, Chairperson of the Otago Regional Council, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Gardner to the position of Chief Executive of Otago Regional Council. Council undertook a robust, thorough recruitment process involving all Councillors ... More >>
“Why is the Clutha River/Mata-au Important to You?”
Tuesday, 21 November 2017, 10:55 am | Otago Regional Council
“Why is the Clutha River/Mata-au important to you?” will be the key question posed to attendees at upcoming public consultation sessions held by Otago Regional Council (ORC). More >>
Otago gearing up for test of new emergency alerting system
Friday, 17 November 2017, 9:29 am | Otago Regional Council
Otago’s emergency management staff are gearing up for the first test of the national mobile alerting system on Sunday 26 November between 6-7pm. More >>
Queenstown’s new Orbus service launches next week
Thursday, 16 November 2017, 11:34 am | Otago Regional Council
Queenstown’s game-changing new $2 bus service will kick off next Monday with a community event and a week of free bus travel for everyone. More >>
Queenstown’s New Bus Service Unveils Route Map
Thursday, 2 November 2017, 11:23 am | Otago Regional Council
The map, along with timetable and key information on the new service, will be distributed as a pocket-sized leaflet to mailboxes in the Queenstown area this weekend, ahead of the Orbus service launch on Monday, November 20. More >>
New Queenstown bus service identity unveiled
Thursday, 26 October 2017, 4:11 pm | Otago Regional Council
The name of Queenstown’s new $2 bus service has officially been announced today, ahead of its launch on 20 November. The brand-new bus service – called Orbus – is an initiative led by the Otago Regional Council with support from the Queenstown ... More >>
Potentially toxic algae confirmed in Cardrona River
Wednesday, 25 October 2017, 4:43 pm | Otago Regional Council
The presence of the potentially toxic algae Phormidium has been confirmed in the Cardrona River, prompting a warning from the Otago Regional Council for people (and dogs) to avoid contact with waters in the river. More >>
Cyanobacteria confirmed in Tomahawk lagoon
Friday, 20 October 2017, 3:32 pm | Otago Regional Council
Potentially toxic blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) has been collected from the Tomahawk lagoon in Dunedin, prompting a warning from the Otago Regional Council for people (and dogs) to avoid contact with the waters of the lagoon. More >>
ORC seeks new Chief Executive
Thursday, 19 October 2017, 4:15 pm | Otago Regional Council
Otago Regional Council chairman Stephen Woodhead has advised that the council is continuing to work through the process of selecting and appointing a Chief Executive to serve from the end of Peter Bodeker's five-year contract, but at this point have ... More >>
Clarification on Wakatipu school bus services
Wednesday, 18 October 2017, 8:32 am | Otago Regional Council
Community concerns about future transport arrangements for Queenstown schools are being worked through. The Ministry of Education indicated to the community in 2013 that it intended to review its bus services in the Wakatipu Basin, and when plans ... More >>
