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Find useful maps, such as for natural hazards, consents, plans and native planting.
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
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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.
Report pests
Report any pest that is new or unfamiliar, something spreading or taking over, or a priority pest.
News
Ōamaru-Dunedin public transport service approved
26 Jun 2026
Otago Regional Council will begin a once-a-day bus services from October.
News
Otago Regional Policy Statement gets green light
25 June 2026
The pORPS will be made operative on 9 July 2026.
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New African feather grass incursion
26 June 2026
Council drop-in for pest plan review alerts locals to presence of plant pest.
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 rough horsetail is the pest of the month.
