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ORC rates
Learn how rates are used to fund important activities, what your rates are and how to get your rates emailed.
Find river flow and levels
Find the latest Otago river water flow and levels on our Environmental Data Portal.
Report pollution
If you observe a pollution incident to water, air, or land in Otago, call our 24/7 Pollution Hotline.
Contact us
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Get on board with Orbus
Learn more about Dunedin and Queenstown public transport networks, including routes and times.
Toxic algae warnings
Find the latest info about toxic algae, such as hot spots and the latest warnings.
Plans and policies
Find and learn more about the council's various plans, policies and strategies.
Find a map
Find useful maps, such as for natural hazards, consents, plans and native planting.
General
Community-led bird project to help track critically endangered wetland bird
30 Sept 2025
An ongoing collaborative project is underway to identify locations where rare wetland birds are found in Otago.
News
New categories for ORC’s $900k ECO Fund
2 October 2025
Two of the six categories have been updated for the 2026 ECO Fund round.
News
$4.7m for flood protection
16 October 2025
The government has granted funding across six separate flood protection projects in the Clutha district and near Mosgiel, south of Dunedin.
Learn more about ORC
The ORC team
The ORC team includes scientists, analysts, biosecurity officers, catchment advisors and more — all working for Otago communities and the environment.
Partnership with Kāi Tahu
Our partnership with Kāi Tahu aims to build a strong and lasting relationships.
Projects in your area
We have projects happening across the Otago region. Find collaborative and community-driven projects in your area.
2025 Elections
Take part in the decisions that shape Otago. Get involved in local elections.
Pest of the month
Find out why Bennett's Wallaby are the pest of the month.
