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ORC secures new Dunedin bus contracts
Friday, 28 June 2013, 12:05 pm | Otago Regional Council
Otago Regional Council has confirmed contracts securing Dunedin bus services to take effect from 1 July. More >>
ORC declines to invest in Tarras Water Ltd
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 3:05 pm | Otago Regional Council
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) has declined a request from Tarras Water Ltd to invest in the company’s proposed $39.2 million irrigation scheme for the Tarras district. More >>
Otago flood conditions update: 5pm
Friday, 21 June 2013, 5:11 pm | Otago Regional Council
Metservice advises that snow falling in eastern and Central Otago above 200 metres may become heavy overnight tonight. Snow accumulations may approach warning levels (10cm in 6 hours, or 25cm in 24 hours) above 300 metres tonight and early tomorrow ... More >>
Otago flood conditions update 1700 20/6/13
Thursday, 20 June 2013, 5:08 pm | Otago Regional Council
MetService has lifted its heavy snow warning for eastern Otago about and south of the Kakanui Mountains, meaning widespread heavy snow is no longer expected. However, snow and rain showers are likely during the next 48 hours and river levels may rise ... More >>
Value of ORC flood infrastructure reinforced
Thursday, 20 June 2013, 4:13 pm | Otago Regional Council
The Otago Regional Council is satisfied with the way its flood control and drainage infrastructure on the Taieri Plain has performed during this week’s heavy rainfall. More >>
Otago flood conditions update: Thursday 20 June 2013 1000hrs
Thursday, 20 June 2013, 10:12 am | Otago Regional Council
Heavy rain on the Taieri Plain 75mm at Riccarton Road in the past 24 hours – has caused further localised flooding. The Silver Stream reached 55 cumecs early this morning but did not reach the level of the Gordon Road spillway, and since has ... More >>
Otago flood conditions update 1700 19/6/13
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 5:01 pm | Otago Regional Council
The predicted south-west change in the weather is likely to result in major snowfalls down to 300 metres in low-lying parts of Otago. The Taieri, Lower Clutha, and Pomahaka Rivers are high and are expected to remain so for at least a week. If the heavy snow ... More >>
Otago flood conditions update
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 11:10 am | Otago Regional Council
The predicted south-west weather change is expected to keep the Taieri, Lower Clutha and Pomahaka Rivers at high levels for at least a week. Snow-melt is expected to increase the risk of surface flooding in these areas. More >>
Otago people urged to be prepared for snowstorm
Tuesday, 18 June 2013, 3:49 pm | Otago Regional Council
Otago people are being urged to take emergency precautions and be prepared for a snowstorm which is forecast to hit the region as part of a significant cold outbreak MetService has predicted to hit much of the country. More >>
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 >>
