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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 >>
Otago CDEM Has Activated In Support Of Clutha Civil Defence
Friday, 24 October 2025, 4:53 pm | Otago Regional Council
Many of our farming communities are isolated, due to power and communication outages with large amounts of damage throughout the district. More >>
Rain Abates - Lake And Lagoon Watches Remain In Place
Friday, 24 October 2025, 3:58 pm | Otago Regional Council
ORC’s General Manager Science and Resilience Tom Dyer says the flows of most Otago rivers peaked on Thursday morning, and lake level rises had now slowed. More >>
Lake Levels To Peak, Gales Surround Otago
Thursday, 23 October 2025, 3:33 pm | Otago Regional Council
While the rising of Lakes Whakatipu and Wanaka hit first public awareness alarm levels this morning, they should be peaking tomorrow morning. More >>
ORC Harbourmaster Summer Safety Campaign Begins
Thursday, 23 October 2025, 11:16 am | Otago Regional Council
Otago Regional Council Harbourmaster Steve Rushbrook says, “Heading out on the water this summer? You need to know your lifejacket works before you leave the land. The only way to know is to check it regularly.” More >>
Caution Advised As Weather System Looms
Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 6:35 pm | Otago Regional Council
ORC’s General Manager Science and Resilience Tom Dyer says people can access ORC’s environmental data portal for real-time monitoring of rivers and lakes. More >>
Govt Grants ORC $4.7m For Six Flood Protection Projects
Thursday, 16 October 2025, 2:40 pm | Otago Regional Council
ORC’s Chief Executive Richard Saunders welcomed confirmation of the funding from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, thanking the government for the investment which will enable ORC to accelerate its flood and drainage work programme. More >>
Extra Bus Trips For Cruise Ship Season
Tuesday, 14 October 2025, 4:02 pm | Otago Regional Council
A total of 79 cruise ships are scheduled to call into Port Chalmers and Dunedin ports. It will be less busy than last season when 94 ships visited. More >>
Community Representatives Sought For Lower Clutha Flood And Drainage Liaison Group
Monday, 13 October 2025, 9:51 am | Otago Regional Council
The re-establishment of these groups follows a Council decision as part of the 2024 Long-Term Plan. More >>
