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Toxic algae warnings
Find the latest info about toxic algae, such as hot spots and the latest warnings.
Find river flow and levels
Find the latest Otago river water flow and levels on our Environmental Data Portal.
ORC rates
Learn how rates are used to fund important activities, what your rates are and how to get your rates emailed.
Report pollution
If you observe a pollution incident to water, air, or land in Otago, call our 24/7 Pollution Hotline.
Contact us
Get in touch with our friendly customer services team over the phone, online or social media.
Get on board with Orbus
Learn more about Dunedin and Queenstown public transport networks, including routes and times.
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.
News
Water monitoring starts in Otago
2 Dec 2025
ORC has started its summer water monitoring for toxic algae and bacteria across 36 popular rivers, lakes, and coastal swim spots.
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$1.2m to boost ORC’s LiDAR data across Otago
1 December 2025
Increased data will improve our understanding of Otago natural hazards.
News
Safer navigation for every vessel
9 December 2025
Proposed updates aim to improve safety on Otago’s waterways.
Learn more about ORC
Your councillors
Our 12 Otago Regional Councillors represent the region's four constituencies — Dunedin, Moeraki, Dunstan and Molyneux.
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.
Pest of the month
Find out why purple loosestrife is the pest of the month.
