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ORC Clean Heat programme still has heating appliance subsidy
Thursday, 22 November 2012, 9:51 am | Otago Regional Council
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) advises that it still has Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) funding for its Clean Heat Clean Air appliance replacement programme. More >>
Working relationship between local authorities and iwi
Monday, 19 November 2012, 11:48 am | Otago Regional Council
A new chapter has begun in the relationship between Ngai Tahu in Otago and local authorities in the region. More >>
Leith floodworks to start shortly
Wednesday, 14 November 2012, 10:48 am | Otago Regional Council
The next stage of work in the Leith flood protection scheme will begin in the next few days, after Otago regional councillors let a construction contract to Lund South Limited. More >>
ORC to consult on Tarras Water Ltd investment request
Tuesday, 6 November 2012, 9:54 am | Otago Regional Council
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) is seeking public comment on whether it should invest about $3.5 million to help develop a proposed irrigation scheme for the Tarras district. More >>
Otago Regional Council rates penalty deadlines reminder
Thursday, 27 September 2012, 4:59 pm | Otago Regional Council
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) is reminding ratepayers that penalty deadlines for non-payment of rates have changed. ORC director corporate services Wayne Scott said the previous payment rules, which included a different due and penalty date, had ... More >>
Last chance for say on future Otago public transport options
Friday, 14 September 2012, 3:51 pm | Otago Regional Council
Time is running out for those who want to have their say on the future of Otago’s public transport system. More >>
Successful year for Clean Heat Clean Air programme
Friday, 14 September 2012, 11:01 am | Otago Regional Council
More than 700 Otago households received assistance from the Otago Regional Council’s Clean Heat Clean Air programme during 2011-12 through subsidised replacement of non-complying heating appliances and home insulation. More >>
ORC concerned about lack of water metering compliance
Friday, 14 September 2012, 10:23 am | Otago Regional Council
Many Otago people are likely to miss the first deadline for complying with new Government regulations dealing with measurement and reporting of water takes, and may face enforcement action for failing to do so. More >>
Now’s the time to look for rooks
Tuesday, 11 September 2012, 4:28 pm | Otago Regional Council
Otago Regional Council (ORC) staff are keen to hear from anyone in the region who have seen rooks. More >>
New chief executive appointed for Otago Regional Council
Monday, 3 September 2012, 2:10 pm | Otago Regional Council
MEDIA RELEASE September 3, 2012 New chief executive appointed for Otago Regional Council Otago Regional Council (ORC) chairman Stephen Woodhead announced today that Peter Bodeker has been appointed as the new council chief executive, replacing Graeme ... More >>
Water quality plan change hearings imminent
Friday, 24 August 2012, 2:07 pm | Otago Regional Council
The next phase of the Otago Regional Council’s consultative process on the proposed change to the Otago Water Plan governing rural water quality will soon get under way. More >>
ORC adopts 2012 Flood Protection Management Bylaw
Friday, 17 August 2012, 5:17 pm | Otago Regional Council
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) adopted the Flood Protection Management Bylaw 2012 on 8 August 2012. The new bylaw comes into operation on 1 September 2012 and replaces the former 2008 bylaw. More >>
Otago People Asked To Advise On Public Transport Future
Friday, 17 August 2012, 12:22 pm | Otago Regional Council
Media Release August 17, 2012 Otago People Asked To Advise On Future Developments In Public Transport The Otago Regional Council (ORC) has released its new draft Regional Public Transport Plan (RPTP) for public comment. The draft plan sets out proposals ... More >>
ORC staff continuing to monitor Otago river levels
Wednesday, 15 August 2012, 11:08 am | Otago Regional Council
ORC rainfall sites in the Otago region have recorded between 50mm and 200 mm over the past three days. MetService predicts that rainfall will begin to ease later this afternoon, although showers may persist in some areas until midnight tonight. More >>
ORC staff remain on active alert for potential floods
Tuesday, 14 August 2012, 4:52 pm | Otago Regional Council
A potential flood risk still exists in coastal Otago as persistent heavy rain continues to affect the area from the Taieri Plain to the Waitaki River. ORC rainfall sites in this area have recorded between 15 and 60 mm between midnight and 3pm today, with ... More >>
ORC staff on active alert for potential floods
Tuesday, 14 August 2012, 12:27 pm | Otago Regional Council
A potential flood risk still exists in coastal Otago due to persistent heavy rain. Today’s MetService forecast for Dunedin and North Otago predicts 50-70mm of rain in the 21 hours from 9am Tuesday to 6am Wednesday. More >>
Queenstown bus service proves its worth
Wednesday, 8 August 2012, 11:49 am | Otago Regional Council
The Queenstown bus service is moving towards becoming fully commercialised, having been subsidised by the Otago Regional Council (ORC) for the past two years. More >>
Otago heavy rainfall warning
Tuesday, 7 August 2012, 3:57 pm | Otago Regional Council
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) advises North Otago residents to be prepared for possible heavy overnight rain. The Metservice has issued a heavy rain warning for the area from midnight tonight until noon tomorrow. More >>
Focus on water quality rules at pre-calving field days
Monday, 9 July 2012, 1:58 pm | Otago Regional Council
Otago farmers will be able to learn more about new water quality rules in the Otago Water Plan at two upcoming pre-calving field days in the region. The field days are being run jointly by the Otago Regional Council (ORC), Dairy NZ, and Fonterra. More >>
Proposed Otago Regional Land Transport Programme Completed
Thursday, 28 June 2012, 11:16 am | Otago Regional Council
The Otago Regional Land Transport Programme (RLTP) for 2012-2015 has been completed and will now go to the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) for consideration. More >>
