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Otago flood conditions update 1630hrs 28/5/14
Tuesday, 27 May 2014, 4:49 pm | Otago Regional Council
River levels in the Pomahaka and Lower Clutha are slowly receding but remain high. The Clutha River at Balclutha is likely to remain high for at least another week with rain forecast for the headwaters from tomorrow evening to Thursday morning. More >>
ORC’s new journey planner integrates Google Transit
Tuesday, 27 May 2014, 3:26 pm | Otago Regional Council
Users of the Dunedin bus network now have access to enhanced timetable and route information. ORC has introduced a new journey planner for the network that integrates Google Transit information, which can be accessed through the Bus area of the council’s ... More >>
ORC issues warning about uncontrolled outdoor burning
Wednesday, 21 May 2014, 3:55 pm | Otago Regional Council
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) is urging landowners to exercise care and control when starting outdoor fires and in doing so consider their neighbours’ health and that of the environment. More >>
Central Otago people urged to improve air quality
Wednesday, 7 May 2014, 12:32 pm | Otago Regional Council
With the air pollution levels from domestic fires in Central Otago already exceeding standards set for healthy living, locals are being urged to improve how they operate these fires. ORC director of engineering, hazards, and science Dr Palmer said there ... More >>
Keep Otago’s roads clean and safe
Wednesday, 7 May 2014, 12:15 pm | Otago Regional Council
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) is urging dairy farmers, sharemilkers, and truckies to keep southern roads and waterways effluent-free and safe over coming weeks. More >>
ORC extends survey completion deadline
Monday, 5 May 2014, 2:36 pm | Otago Regional Council
The Otago Regional Council has extended the completion date for an online survey of residents in Otago. The survey is aimed at gauging people’s awareness of the council and its activities, and how satisfied they are with the services it provides. More >>
Otago flood conditions update 1300hrs 29/4/14
Tuesday, 29 April 2014, 1:15 pm | Otago Regional Council
Most rivers in the North Otago, Dunedin and Strath Taieri areas have peaked, after a period of steady rainfall over the last 36 hours. The Taieri River at Outram continues to rise slowly, and this may result in minor flooding between the main channel and ... More >>
Otago flood conditions update April 28 1600hrs
Monday, 28 April 2014, 4:21 pm | Otago Regional Council
Rainfall is continuing to bring high river levels in North and South Otago causing surface flooding in adjacent low-lying areas. People are advised to watch out for surface flooding, slips, and hazardous driving conditions. More >>
Otago flood conditions update
Monday, 28 April 2014, 11:42 am | Otago Regional Council
Heavy rain forecast for Dunedin, North Otago and the upper Strath Taieri today is likely to result in high river flows over the next few days. River levels this morning have still been reasonably low, however, rain overnight has further saturated catchments ... More >>
Otago rivers rising after heavy overnight rain
Friday, 18 April 2014, 11:12 am | Otago Regional Council
Otago rivers rising after heavy overnight rain; more predicted. Heavy rain in Otago overnight has seen the Kakanui and Shag Rivers rise quickly to flood alert levels and other rivers approaching them. The coastal hills of North Otago have had up to ... More >>
ORC proposes transfer of city bus service to DCC
Thursday, 17 April 2014, 5:34 pm | Otago Regional Council
The Otago Regional Council’s finance and corporate committee has resolved to offer the governance of Dunedin public transport to the Dunedin City Council. This means that DCC would have the opportunity to take over the planning and operational public ... More >>
Heavy rain expected in North Otago and Dunedin tonight
Thursday, 17 April 2014, 12:52 pm | Otago Regional Council
MetService has included North Otago and Dunedin in a Severe Weather Warning for the next two days. Rain is expected to pick up this evening and become heavy at times early tomorrow morning. About 120mm to 180mm is expected about higher parts of North ... More >>
ORC has no plans for harbourside land sale or development
Thursday, 17 April 2014, 10:56 am | Otago Regional Council
ORC chairman Stephen Woodhead, in response to speculation that the council was negotiating with property developers, said that it was not currently marketing any of its undeveloped land for sale or development. More >>
ORC hosting water management workshops
Friday, 11 April 2014, 10:13 am | Otago Regional Council
ORC hosting water management workshops The Otago Regional Council (ORC) is continuing to meet with communities around the region as part of its catchment minimum flow setting process. More >>
ORC to conduct public awareness survey
Tuesday, 8 April 2014, 11:05 am | Otago Regional Council
ORC is to conduct a survey of residents in Otago to gauge their awareness of the council and its activities, and how satisfied they are with the services it provides. More >>
Council approves release of draft annual plan
Monday, 7 April 2014, 2:42 pm | Otago Regional Council
ORC’s draft annual plan for the 2014-15 financial year has been adopted by Council and is now available for public comment. More >>
Plan Change 6A to be operative from May 1
Monday, 31 March 2014, 4:35 pm | Otago Regional Council
New water quality discharge rules in the Otago Water Plan will become operative on May 1 after the Otago Regional Council last week approved Plan Change 6A it in its final form. More >>
Potentially toxic algae found in the upper Tomahawk lagoon
Thursday, 27 March 2014, 2:14 pm | Otago Regional Council
The latest weekly samples from Tomahawk Lagoon have shown high levels of the potentially toxic cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) in the upper lagoon. The cyanobacteria can produce toxins which may cause illness, such as skin reactions, in people and animals. More >>
Ecosanctuary example of ORC support for biodiversity
Friday, 21 March 2014, 4:29 pm | Otago Regional Council
ORC has been a strong supporter of the development of the Orokonui ecosanctuary near Dunedin in recent years. This week councillors and executive staff visited the complex to see first-hand how the venture was progressing. More >>
Waipori pump station commissioning
Thursday, 20 March 2014, 2:16 pm | Otago Regional Council
The Otago Regional Council is commissioning one of its most significant drainage scheme upgrades on the Taieri Plains in many years. The Waipori pump station is the largest and most critical of all ORC’s pump stations on the western Taieri. More >>
