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Second Tokomairiro community forum to focus on water quality
Monday, 11 March 2013, 10:55 am | Otago Regional Council
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) is holding another public forum which aims to address issues and plan solutions related to waterway contamination in the Tokomairiro catchment. More >>
ORC awards new bus tenders
Friday, 8 March 2013, 12:01 pm | Otago Regional Council
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) has awarded tenders for replacement public transport service contracts for the Balaclava/Kenmure/ Helensburgh, Corstorphine / St Clair Park, and Palmerston routes, and the weekday evening, Sunday and public holiday services ... More >>
Local Government Commission supports ORC representation
Monday, 25 February 2013, 11:57 am | Otago Regional Council
The Local Government Commission has upheld the Otago Regional Council’s decision to increase the number of councillors from 11 to 12 by adding an additional member to the Dunstan constituency. More >>
Funding Tarras irrigation scheme included in Long Term Plan
Thursday, 21 February 2013, 11:09 am | Otago Regional Council
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) has voted to amend its 2012-22 Long Term Plan (LTP) to include a proposed investment in the Tarras irrigation scheme. More >>
Source of high bacteria levels in Kakanui River uncovered
Thursday, 14 February 2013, 5:25 pm | Otago Regional Council
Otago Regional Council staff have pinpointed the previously elusive source of bacterial contamination of a popular North Otago swimming hole. More >>
Regional Policy Statement review due to get under way
Tuesday, 12 February 2013, 11:48 am | Otago Regional Council
A review of a key regional planning document which sets the direction for the management of Otago’s natural and physical resources is due to start soon. More >>
Dry conditions prompt reminder of outdoor burning rules
Monday, 11 February 2013, 12:40 pm | Otago Regional Council
The Otago Regional Council is reminding Dunedin residents that carrying on outdoor burning in breach of the Otago Air Plan can render them liable for an instant fine and possible prosecution. More >>
Landslide Information To Be Part Of Natural Hazard Database
Monday, 4 February 2013, 3:21 pm | Otago Regional Council
MEDIA RELEASE February 4, 2013 Dunedin Landslide Information To Become Part Of Natural Hazards Database Up-to-date information on landslide hazards in the greater Dunedin area is to be added to the Otago Natural Hazards Database. More >>
ORC Committee Endorses New Dairying Accord
Thursday, 31 January 2013, 4:35 pm | Otago Regional Council
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) policy and submissions committee has recommended support for a new draft water accord in which the dairy industry reiterates its commitment to delivering better water quality for New Zealand. The Dairy Environment Leadership ... More >>
ORC Takes Prudent Approach To Lindsay Creek Flood Protection
Thursday, 31 January 2013, 3:41 pm | Otago Regional Council
ORC Takes Prudent Approach To Lindsay Creek Flood Protection Proposal The Otago Regional Council’s engineering and hazards committee has decided not to pursue a proposed flood protection project for Dunedin’s Lindsay Creek because the project ... More >>
Potentially Toxic Blue-Green Algae Reappears In Otago
Wednesday, 30 January 2013, 4:13 pm | Otago Regional Council
January 30, 2013 Potentially Toxic Blue-Green Algae Reappears In Otago The Otago Regional Council (ORC) is warning the public to avoid contact and keep their dogs away from Lake Waihola, south of Dunedin, after the reappearance of potentially toxic ... More >>
Rain forecast for Otago headwaters – lakes to remain high
Friday, 18 January 2013, 12:58 pm | Otago Regional Council
The MetService has issued a “weather watch” forecasting 30 to 40mm of rain for the Otago headwaters tomorrow morning. More >>
Disappearance of blue-green algae reiterated
Friday, 18 January 2013, 11:21 am | Otago Regional Council
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) is reassuring the public that three locations which earlier contained a potentially toxic blue-green algae are now safe to visit. More >>
Heavy rains forecast for North Otago
Wednesday, 16 January 2013, 12:42 pm | Otago Regional Council
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) is closely monitoring North Otago rivers, following a MetService rain watch issued today for the area. More >>
Otago river and lake level alert
Monday, 14 January 2013, 12:29 pm | Otago Regional Council
River and lake levels will continue to remain high in Wakatipu, Wanaka, and Hawea lake catchments for several days. More >>
Otago River And Lake Level Alert
Friday, 11 January 2013, 4:46 pm | Otago Regional Council
Otago Regional Council flood managers are continuing to closely monitor river and lake levels in Otago with further rainfall expected in the western ranges. River and lake levels continue to be of concern in the Wakatipu, Wanaka, and Hawea lakes ... More >>
Testing Confirms Disappearance Of Blue-Green Algae
Friday, 11 January 2013, 2:53 pm | Otago Regional Council
MEDIA RELEASE January 11 2013 Testing Confirms Disappearance Of Blue-Green Algae A potentially toxic blue-green algae which emerged in some Otago waterways in December has dissipated. The Otago Regional Council (ORC) had issued warnings to the public ... More >>
Otago River And Lake Level Alert
Friday, 11 January 2013, 9:44 am | Otago Regional Council
Otago Regional Council flood managers are continuing to closely monitor Otago river and lake levels, as water levels in parts of the region remain high after recent heavy rain. More >>
Otago river and lake level alert
Thursday, 10 January 2013, 5:07 pm | Otago Regional Council
Otago Regional Council flood managers are continuing to closely monitor river and lake levels in Otago, as rainfall levels in parts of the region remain high. More >>
Otago flood warning
Thursday, 10 January 2013, 10:10 am | Otago Regional Council
Predicted rainfall for the Lakes region of Otago has eventuated with significant falls in the Wakatipu and Wanaka catchments. In the Wanaka catchment the Makarora rain gauge recorded 176mm of rain in 24 hours while the rainfall at the upper cascade ... More >>
