Get consent-ready with our Animal Effluent Storage and Discharge Requirement Workshop.

Are you ready to meet the consent rules for animal effluent by 4 December 2025? All dairy farms in Otago must have lodged resource consent applications for their animal effluent storage and discharge systems by 4 December 2025.

We're running free workshops to help farmers prepare and follow the rules around animal effluent storage and discharge systems.

UPDATE — workshops postponed:

Due to recent weather events in South Otago, the workshops that were scheduled 30 October in Tapanui and 12 November in Baclutha have been postponed until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience. Check back later for new dates for the Tapanui and Balclutha workshops.

What you can expect to be covered in the workshops:

• The current rules for animal effluent storage and discharge
• Whether you need to apply for consents by 4 December 2025
• What to expect during the annual compliance inspections

You’ll have the chance to ask questions and speak directly with ORC consents and compliance staff, as well as industry professionals.

Got any questions about the workshop? Contact us: catchments@orc.govt.nz