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New appointee to ORC natural resources committee
Wednesday, 27 June 2012, 9:51 am | Otago Regional Council
Michael Skerrett has been appointed to the Otago Regional Council’s natural resources committee. He will bring perspectives to the committee of Te Ao Marama Inc – Ngai Tahu’s resource management agency covering the area south of the Clutha River. More >>
ORC develops innovative heli-gauging technique for floods
Tuesday, 19 June 2012, 2:53 pm | Otago Regional Council
An Otago Regional Council (ORC) hydrologist has developed a world-leading, innovative method of measuring high river flows during a flood, using a modified kayak. More >>
Otago dairy farmers getting the message on compliance
Thursday, 14 June 2012, 4:31 pm | Otago Regional Council
Otago Regional Council chairman Stephen Woodhead says a drop in the number of Otago dairy farms being prosecuted for breaches of permitted activity rules reflects greater awareness of ORC’s enforcement regime. More >>
Study provides overview of Hawea groundwater issues
Thursday, 14 June 2012, 1:26 pm | Otago Regional Council
Recent sampling carried out by ORC’s groundwater scientists shows that water quality is pristine throughout most of the Hawea basin aquifer. However, a nitrate hotspot around Hawea Flat indicates that there is leaching to groundwater of septic tank ... More >>
Proposed bus fare increase first in three years
Thursday, 14 June 2012, 12:55 pm | Otago Regional Council
The Otago Regional Council’s finance and corporate services committee has accepted a recommendation from the Long Term Plan hearings panel that in Dunedin there will be a 5 percent rise in bus fares from July 1. More >>
ORC Requests Improved Gypsy Week Effort on Otago Roads
Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 2:50 pm | Otago Regional Council
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) is urging dairy farmers, sharemilkers, and trucking companies to do their bit during the next few weeks to help keep southern roads and waterways effluent-free. More >>
New ORC flood protection bylaw out for consultation
Thursday, 10 May 2012, 11:55 am | Otago Regional Council
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) is seeking public input on its new flood protection bylaw. The bylaw was publicly notified at the weekend. ORC is changing it to ensure that these regulations continue to operate effectively by protecting the integrity ... More >>
ORC chief executive Graeme Martin to retire
Thursday, 3 May 2012, 9:35 am | Otago Regional Council
Long-serving Otago Regional Council (ORC) chief executive Graeme Martin is to retire on November 2, subject to the availability of his successor. More >>
Don’t spread unwanted freshwater pests this hunting season
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 10:01 am | Otago Regional Council
With duck shooting season starting on Saturday 5 May, Otago Regional Council (ORC) and the Ministry for Primary Industries are reminding Otago hunters to clean their equipment as they move between waterways to avoid the spread of unwanted freshwater ... More >>
Most dairy farmers complying with effluent rules
Friday, 27 April 2012, 5:15 pm | Otago Regional Council
Most Otago dairy farmers are managing their environment responsibly and complying with permitted activity rules in the Otago Water Plan. More >>
New Approach Mooted For Urban Stormwater Discharges
Friday, 27 April 2012, 12:58 pm | Otago Regional Council
April 27, 2012 New Approach Mooted For Urban Stormwater Discharges Now that proposed Plan Change 6A to the Otago Water Plan has been publicly notified, the Otago Regional Council (ORC) has started preliminary work on related plan changes, which includes ... More >>
Early Compliance Urged With Water Measuring Regulations
Friday, 27 April 2012, 12:21 pm | Otago Regional Council
Consent holders for rural water takes in the Otago region are being urged not to leave compliance with new Government water measuring regulations to the last minute. More >>
Last chance for public input on future Otago transport
Friday, 27 April 2012, 10:52 am | Otago Regional Council
Submissions on the draft Otago Regional Land Transport Programme (RLTP) 2012-15 close at the end of next week Members of the public wanting to be heard must get their submissions to the Regional Transport Committee before then. More >>
Submissions Close Soon On Proposed Rural Water Quality Plan
Thursday, 26 April 2012, 2:52 pm | Otago Regional Council
Media Release April 26, 2012 Submissions Close Soon On Proposed Rural Water Quality Plan Change More >>
Residents urged to contribute views on draft flood plan
Friday, 20 April 2012, 12:05 pm | Otago Regional Council
Milton residents are being encouraged to get involved in a community process aimed at better managing the area’s flood risk. More >>
Submissions On ORC’s Draft Long Term Plan 2012-22 Close Next
Monday, 16 April 2012, 11:27 am | Otago Regional Council
Time is running out for people who want to have their say on the future activities of the Otago Regional Council (ORC). Submissions for ORC’s 2012-22 Long Term Plan (LTP) close on Friday 27 April. More >>
Rural water strategy moves into public submission phase
Monday, 2 April 2012, 11:48 am | Otago Regional Council
A proposed new policy which aims to maintain water quality where it is good and improve it where it has deteriorated in Otago’s rivers, streams, and lakes, was notified on Saturday (March 31). More >>
Otago’s future transport initiatives
Monday, 2 April 2012, 11:00 am | Otago Regional Council
MEDIA RELEASE 02 April 2012 Public comment sought on Otago’s future transport initiatives Otago Regional Council’s Regional Transport Committee is calling for submissions on the draft Otago Regional Land Transport Programme (RLTP) 2012-15. ... More >>
Public input sought on ORC 2012-22 Long Term Plan
Wednesday, 28 March 2012, 4:55 pm | Otago Regional Council
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) has released its draft Long Term Plan (LTP 2012-2022) for public consultation. The draft LTP details the council’s current activities, identifies performance targets, and outlines what new projects are proposed during ... More >>
Good progress made on Water of Leith flood works
Thursday, 22 March 2012, 4:46 pm | Otago Regional Council
Contractor Hall Brothers has completed the remaining flood hazard reduction work in Dunedin’s Water of Leith between Cumberland Street and Dundas Street. The work included widening of the channel near the Brook Street flats, widening of the channel ... More >>
