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ORC mourns Cr Lawton’s untimely passing

Tuesday, 14 March 2017, 10:53 am | Otago Regional Council

14 March 2017 ORC mourns Cr Lawton’s untimely passing Otago Regional Council chairman Stephen Woodhead today noted with sorrow the passing of Dunstan constituency representative Maggie Lawton on Sunday after a brief but determined battle with cancer. Mr Woodhead ... More >>

Cyanobacteria re-appears in Lake Waihola

Tuesday, 7 March 2017, 3:19 pm | Otago Regional Council

MEDIA ADVISORY 7 March 2017 Cyanobacteria re-appears in Lake Waihola Sampling carried out by the Otago Regional Council has shown the re-appearance of high concentrations of potentially toxic cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) at Lake Waihola and a new health ... More >>

Next stage of Leith flood protection works due to start

Monday, 6 March 2017, 3:15 pm | Otago Regional Council

Siteworks begin on Wednesday (March 8) for the next stage of the Otago Regional Council (ORC)’s Leith Flood Protection Scheme, between the Union Street bridge and Clyde Street. The main build contractor is Downer Group. The new works are part ... More >>

Need for renewed farmer vigilance

Wednesday, 1 March 2017, 12:51 pm | Otago Regional Council

A Central Otago farmer’s discovery of a 1m tall velvetleaf plant next to a fodder beet crop on his property has highlighted the need for all landowners in the region to be on the lookout for the invasive pest plant. More >>

Swimmability of Otago waterways reinforced

Thursday, 23 February 2017, 4:54 pm | Otago Regional Council

The Otago Regional Council today reiterated that the vast majority of waterways in Otago are suitable for swimming from a public health standpoint. More >>

ORC improving how flow requirements for water takes are set

Monday, 13 February 2017, 5:18 pm | Otago Regional Council

The Otago Regional Council (ORC) is working to improve how the Otago Water Plan manages river flow requirements, through conditions on consents to take water. More >>

Possible marine oil spill - Media advisory #2

Friday, 10 February 2017, 11:19 am | Otago Regional Council

There is some evidence of diesel on the water following a vessel running aground at the entrance to Oamaru harbour yesterday evening. The owner of the vessel has engaged a salvage diver from Dunedin, whose priority is to locate the fuel tanks ... More >>

Improvements seen in Otago air quality

Friday, 10 February 2017, 9:22 am | Otago Regional Council

Air emissions in Otago are on the way down, according to an emissions survey commissioned by the Otago Regional Council. More >>

Possible marine oil spill

Friday, 10 February 2017, 9:06 am | Otago Regional Council

Otago Regional Council staff trained in oil spill response are at Oamaru Harbour following an incident overnight where a fishing vessel ran aground near the harbour entrance. More >>

Rabbit control virus potentially one step closer for Otago

Wednesday, 8 February 2017, 4:15 pm | Otago Regional Council

Rabbit relief may be in sight for landowners around Otago. The Otago Regional Council (ORC) has approved funding for the potential release of a virus that has up to 40% improvement of virus-related rabbit mortality on top of the current strain. More >>

Cyanobacteria suspected in Albert Town lagoon

Tuesday, 31 January 2017, 4:52 pm | Otago Regional Council

The Otago Regional Council has collected a sample today, and testing is underway, with results expected by Thursday. While the laboratory results will give a fixed indication of the volume and presence of the cyanobacteria, blue-green algae has ... More >>

Lake Waihola health warning lifted

Tuesday, 31 January 2017, 4:30 pm | Otago Regional Council

The health warning which has been in place at Lake Waihola where levels of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) have been cause for concern has now been lifted, and the lake is now safe for public use. More >>

Clutha Delta on watch as other rivers recede

Monday, 23 January 2017, 12:47 pm | Otago Regional Council

Close tabs are being kept on rivers in South Otago which are still rising as a result of the weekend’s heavy rainfall. More >>

Rivers rising in parts of Otago

Sunday, 22 January 2017, 10:13 pm | Otago Regional Council

Staff from Otago Regional Council continue to monitor rivers throughout the region after heavy and sustained rainfall in Otago. More >>

ORC watching river levels

Friday, 20 January 2017, 4:45 pm | Otago Regional Council

The Otago Regional Council(ORC) is keeping an eye on river levels in light of a severe weather watch issued by Metservice. More >>

Potentially toxic algae confirmed in Cardrona River

Friday, 13 January 2017, 4:43 pm | Otago Regional Council

The presence of the potentially toxic algae Phormidium has been confirmed in the lower Cardrona River. This has prompted the Otago Regional Council (ORC) to warn dog owners to be vigilant when exercising their pets alongside Otago’s rivers and ... More >>

Cyanobacteria found in Lake Waihola

Wednesday, 11 January 2017, 4:33 pm | Otago Regional Council

Sampling carried out by the Otago Regional Council has shown high concentrations of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) at Lake Waihola and a health warning has been issued for the lake. Visitors are advised not to use it for recreational purposes ... More >>