Otago Regional Council
What's happening:
Lauder Creek Water Field Day
Learn more about the water balance study, water storage data options, water quality, consents and minimum flows at Lauder Creek at the Rail Trail (north of Lauder on State Highway 85, look for ORC signage) Friday 4 December at 10am.
ORC fostering improved transport system
In an article published recently in the Otago Daily Times, Otago Regional Councillor Michael Deaker describes how ORC is encouraging a mixed-mode transport system for Dunedin - where people combine travel modes (whether taking a bus, walking, driving, sharing a ride, or cycling) - in ways that suit their needs. He describes how ORC and others have improved Dunedin bus services
>> View the article
Rook control season in full swing
Spring is the time of year that ORC seeks help from the public in locating rooks and their nests in the Otago region. If you come across rooks or rookeries please contact Council who will investigate at no cost to you.
>> View the media release
>> Read more about rooks in Otago
Successful ORC dairy farm project completed
Otago Regional Council's Dairy Focus Farm programme has been completed after six years of providing guidance to and sharing knowledge with dairy farmers on caring for the environment on their properties.
>> Read more
Mixed results from ORC's aerial dairy inspections
As part of Otago Regional Council's (ORC) compliance inspection programme for dairy farms, staff have recently carried out aerial inspections of Otago dairy farms.
>> Read more
Pest Management Strategy for Otago 2009
The Pest Management Strategy for Otago 2009 is now amended.
>> Read about the amended Pest Strategy
Council's Long Term Council Community Plan 2009-2019
ORC has released its 10 year plan. It details Council's activities and sets out performance targets and financial estimates for the next decade. Submissions closed on 1 May. You can download a copy of the plan below, or contact the ORC to request a hard copy or CD.
>> Download the Long Term Council Community Plan 2009-2019 (3.8 MB)
Otago Regional Land Transport Programme 2009-12
The Regional Land Transport Programme (RLTP) lists the land transport activities that the committee recommends receive payment from the national land transport fund administered by New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA).
>> Read more about the Regional Land Transport Programme
Clean Heat Clean Air Warm Home Assistance programme
The ORC Clean Heat Warm Home Assistance programme helps eligible homeowners pay for the cost of purchasing and installing insulation and ORC approved clean heating appliances such as heat pumps, pellet burners, flued gas and woodburners. The programme applies in the Airzone one towns - Alexandra, Clyde, Cromwell and Arrowtown and in Milton which is in Airzone two.
>> Further information and an application form are available in this brochure
Proposed Plan Change 1B (Minimum Flows)
A report on Council's decisions on Proposed Plan Change 1B (Minimum Flows) is now available
>> Read more about Proposed Plan Change 1B
Proposed Plan Change 1 (Harbourside) to the Regional Plan: Coast
Otago Regional Council has adopted, and the Minister of Conservation has approved, Plan Change 1 (Harbourside) to the Regional Plan: Coast for Otago, which is operative on 1 December 2009.
>> Read about the plan change
Proposed Plan Change 1C (Water Allocation and Use)
The Hearing Committee are now deliberating on Proposed Plan Change 1C (Water Allocation and Use).
>> Read more about Proposed Plan Change 1C
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