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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 >>
New Categories For ORC’s 2026 $900k ECO Fund
Thursday, 2 October 2025, 10:14 am | Otago Regional Council
ORC’s Manager Environmental Implementation Libby Calwell says the 2026 fund will open for applications on 16 March next year with a total $919,800 available: similar to last year. More >>
Wallaby Search And Control Operation For Flagstaff
Thursday, 2 October 2025, 10:09 am | Otago Regional Council
The operation will be a phased operation, with surveillance carried out in separate areas from now and into 2026, beginning with City Forests. There will be no control operations without first consulting affected landowners and stakeholders. More >>
Community-Led Bird Project To Help Track Critically Endangered Wetland Bird
Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 11:59 am | Otago Regional Council
The matuku-hūrepo is critically endangered in Aotearoa New Zealand, with less than 50 estimated to be remaining in Otago, and less than 1000 across the country; in fact, one estimate puts that number at less than 300. More >>
New Plan Sets Environmental Direction In Queenstown-Lakes District
Friday, 26 September 2025, 1:33 pm | Otago Regional Council
ORC Councillor and Upper Lakes Integrated Catchment Group member Alexa Forbes says Catchment Action Plan (CAP) 2025-2035 is a community-owned and led plan, which has been developed with support & input of ORC & mana whenua, and other organisations More >>
Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust Reports To ORC
Thursday, 25 September 2025, 4:39 pm | Otago Regional Council
The Annual Report was presented by Stephen Woodhead, Trustee of the Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust, and Andew Craig from the Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Service. More >>
Community Transport Trial Going Ahead In Ōamaru
Wednesday, 24 September 2025, 4:15 pm | Otago Regional Council
Community transport can connect people with essential services, reduce isolation and strengthen community ties, especially in smaller towns and rural areas. More >>
Delivering For Communities Through A Year Of Change – ORC
Wednesday, 24 September 2025, 3:06 pm | Otago Regional Council
Council Chair Gretchen Robertson says the results reflect ORC’s commitment to delivering what was promised in the Annual Plan, while staying accountable to the community. More >>
ORC To Consider Community Transport In Ōamaru
Monday, 22 September 2025, 11:01 am | Otago Regional Council
ORC would monitor the trial to better understand Ōamaru’s transport needs and test the viability of bringing community transport to other Otago towns. More >>
QLDC’s Shotover Consent Applications Open For Public Submission - ORC
Sunday, 21 September 2025, 6:52 pm | Otago Regional Council
ORC’s Manager Consents Alexandra King acknowledges the high degree of public interest in the application. More >>
Next Steps Toward Future Shape Of South Dunedin
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 3:57 pm | Otago Regional Council
Details of the three shortlisted futures and how they were determined are outlined in a paper being presented to both Dunedin City Council and Otago Regional Council next week. More >>
Free Child Bus Fares Set To End This Month
Monday, 15 September 2025, 10:08 am | Otago Regional Council
ORC’s General Manager Planning and Transport Anita Dawe acknowledged the impact the fare changes will have on individuals and families who frequently use public transport. More >>
ORC Dairy Farm Checks Getting Underway
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 10:52 am | Otago Regional Council
“With calving underway for dairy farmers, staff from ORC’s Compliance team will start heading out to farms as part of our annual dairy monitoring programme,” he says. More >>
