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General
30 Sept 2025
An ongoing collaborative project is underway to identify locations where rare wetland birds are found in Otago.
News
2 October 2025
Two of the six categories have been updated for the 2026 ECO Fund round.
News
16 October 2025
The government has granted funding across six separate flood protection projects in the Clutha district and near Mosgiel, south of Dunedin.
The ORC team includes scientists, analysts, biosecurity officers, catchment advisors and more — all working for Otago communities and the environment.
Our partnership with Kāi Tahu aims to build a strong and lasting relationships.
We have projects happening across the Otago region. Find collaborative and community-driven projects in your area.
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Find out why Bennett's Wallaby are the pest of the month.