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Find river flow and levels
Find the latest Otago river water flow and levels on our Environmental Data Portal.
Get on board with Orbus
Learn more about Dunedin and Queenstown public transport networks, including routes and times.
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.
Find a map
Find useful maps, such as for natural hazards, consents, plans and native planting.
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News
Take extreme care and keep vigilant in Otago tonight
3 Oct 2024
7.50pm: Surface flooding is affecting roads around the Tapanui area as the Pomahaka River continues to rise.
General
What’s your vision for a climate-resilient Otago?
26 August 2024
Our vision is for a low-emissions Otago that is resilient to the impacts of climate change, but we want to hear your views as we develop our Strategic Climate Action Plan.
General
It's cool to be kind
8 September 2024
Let's make our buses and stops welcoming for everyone.
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.
Co-designing the new ORC website
Learn about the ORC website redesign project in collaboration with Kāi Tahu and Aukaha to incorporate Kāi Tahu values, narratives and reo Māori.
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 - Bennett's wallaby
Find out why Bennett's wallabies are the pest of the month.
