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Otago flood conditions update
Tuesday, 18 June 2013, 10:24 am | Otago Regional Council
River levels are lowering in many Otago rivers. However, the following are continuing to run at flood levels and are expected to remain high throughout today. Taieri More >>
Otago Flood Conditions Update
Monday, 17 June 2013, 4:57 pm | Otago Regional Council
Many Otago rivers are continuing to run at flood levels, causing widespread surface flooding. Further rain is expected. This will cause many rivers to remain high for at least the next 24 hours. More >>
Otago flood conditions update
Monday, 17 June 2013, 1:34 pm | Otago Regional Council
Many Otago rivers are running at flood levels, causing widespread surface flooding. Heavy rain is expected to continue in much of Otago for at least the next 12 hours. More >>
Otago Flood advisory 0830 hrs
Monday, 17 June 2013, 10:06 am | Otago Regional Council
All rivers from Milton north to the Waitaki River are at flood levels, causing widespread surface flooding, and are continuing to rise. Heavy rain is expected to continue in many areas of Otago for at least 12 hours. More >>
Otago flood conditions update
Monday, 17 June 2013, 9:37 am | Otago Regional Council
Otago flood conditions update All rivers from Milton north to the Waitaki River are at flood levels, causing widespread surface flooding, and are continuing to rise. Heavy rain is expected to continue in many areas of Otago for at least 12 hours. ... More >>
Otago river and lake level alert
Friday, 14 June 2013, 4:38 pm | Otago Regional Council
Otago Regional Council flood managers advise that heavy and prolonged rainfall is possible in north-eastern Otago from Sunday June 16 to Tuesday June 18. The heaviest falls are expected on Sunday evening in the Shag and Kakanui catchments. More >>
Cardrona catchment community water management workshop
Wednesday, 5 June 2013, 3:48 pm | Otago Regional Council
The third in a series of catchment workshops to help determine minimum flow levels for the Cardrona River is being held in Wanaka next week. More >>
Major SI Civil Defence Exercise to Use Earthquake Scenario
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 4:59 pm | Otago Regional Council
The readiness of Otago councils to respond to a major earthquake will be tested during a South Island wide exercise later this month. More >>
Inaugural Field Day to Be Held For Lake Tuakitoto Catchment
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 1:12 pm | Otago Regional Council
The Otago Regional Council’s newest catchment programme is well under way in the Lake Tuakitoto area in South Otago, with council staff working with local landowners to improve water quality. More >>
ORC issues warning about uncontrolled outdoor burning
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 5:22 pm | Otago Regional Council
MEDIA RELEASE May 16, 2013 ORC issues warning about uncontrolled outdoor burning The Otago Regional Council (ORC) is reminding landowners that having an outdoor fire permit for a bonfire does not allow them to burn indiscriminately and without regard ... More >>
ORC finalist in Green Ribbon awards
Friday, 3 May 2013, 4:10 pm | Otago Regional Council
The Otago Regional Council has been named as a finalist in the public sector leadership category of the Government’s annual Green Ribbon environmental awards for its ongoing work with the community to improve air quality in the Otago region. More >>
Submissions on ORC’s draft Annual Plan 2013-14 close Friday
Tuesday, 30 April 2013, 1:14 pm | Otago Regional Council
Time is running out for those who want to comment on the Otago Regional Council’s draft Annual Plan for 2013-14. Submissions close this Friday(May 3).The draft plan proposes a general rate increase of 5.34 percent, with the general rate take for ... More >>
ORC Takes Action On Stock Truck Effluent Spillage
Wednesday, 24 April 2013, 10:14 am | Otago Regional Council
ORC Takes Action On Stock Truck Effluent Spillage The Otago Regional Council (ORC) joint working party on stock truck effluent is urging dairy farmers, sharemilkers, and transport operators to lift their game during the next few weeks to help keep ... More >>
ORC reiterates preference for local approaches to freshwater
Thursday, 18 April 2013, 11:00 am | Otago Regional Council
MEDIA RELEASE 18 April 2013 ORC reiterates preference for local approaches to freshwater policy issues The Otago Regional Council (ORC) is concerned that proposed Government reforms of freshwater management policy will undercut efforts already underway in ... More >>
Regional council hosting Taieri flood protection meetings
Wednesday, 10 April 2013, 11:38 am | Otago Regional Council
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) is hosting two public meetings to update Mosgiel and Taieri Plain residents about the Taieri flood protection and drainage schemes. More >>
Tight submission response times irk Otago councils
Friday, 5 April 2013, 9:40 am | Otago Regional Council
The Otago Mayoral Forum is concerned that timeframes for councils to make submissions on government proposals to change key legislation are becoming increasingly tight. More >>
ORC invites public comment on draft Annual Plan
Thursday, 4 April 2013, 9:34 am | Otago Regional Council
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) is inviting the public to comment on the council’s draft Annual Plan for 2013-14. More >>
Alexandra/Clyde small lifestyle block holder seminar
Wednesday, 3 April 2013, 4:13 pm | Otago Regional Council
Owners of small rural blocks and horticulture units in the Alexandra/Clyde area will soon have a chance to add to their knowledge at a seminar hosted by the Otago Regional Council (ORC). More >>
ORC accepts hearing panel recommendations on water quality
Thursday, 28 March 2013, 12:33 pm | Otago Regional Council
MEDIA RELEASE March 28, 2013 ORC accepts hearing panel recommendations on water quality plan change The Otago Regional Council yesterday accepted its hearing panel’s recommendations for Plan Change 6A to the Otago Water Plan. The recommendations offer ... More >>
Farmers urged to reduce effluent pond levels
Monday, 25 March 2013, 11:51 am | Otago Regional Council
March 25, 2013 Farmers urged to reduce effluent pond levels The Otago Regional Council (ORC) is urging Otago dairy farmers to empty their effluent storage ponds. More >>
