Orbus

Alerts

Riverflow and rainfall
Civil Defence
Water quality
Contact us
  • Tō kaunihera Your council

    The Otago Regional Council looks after Otago’s environment, ensuring activities comply with legislation. Learn about the council’s work, councillors representing you, and our partnership with mana whenua. Find upcoming council meetings, meeting agendas and reports.

    Visit this page
    • Ō mātau kaikaunihera Our councillors
      • Ō mātau kaikaunihera Our councillors
        Visit this page
      • Cr Gretchen Robertson
      • Cr Lloyd McCall
      • Cr Alexa Forbes
      • Cr Gary Kelliher
      • Cr Michael Laws
      • Cr Kevin Malcolm
      • Cr Tim Mepham
      • Cr Andrew Noone
      • Cr Alan Somerville
      • Cr Elliot Weir
      • Cr Kate Wilson
    • Tō mātau tīma Our team
      • Tō mātau tīma Our team
        Visit this page
      • Strategic Directions
    • Te pātuitaka ki te iwi Iwi partnerships
      • Te pātuitaka ki te iwi Iwi partnerships
        Visit this page
      • Partnership with Kāi Tahu
      • Co-designing the new ORC website
      • Significance and engagement policy
    • Hereka ā-rohe Regional relationships
    • Hui kaunihera me kā wātaka hui Council meetings and agendas
      • Hui kaunihera me kā wātaka hui Council meetings and agendas
        Visit this page
      • 2025 Council Meetings
      • 2024 Council Meetings
      • 2023 Council Meetings
      • 2022 Council Meetings
      • 2021 Council Meetings
      • 2020 Council Meetings
      • 2019 Council Meetings
      • 2018 Council Meetings
      • 2017 Council Meetings
      • 2016 Council Meetings
      • 2015 Council Meetings
      • 2014 Council Meetings
    • Ka mahi ki konei Work here
      • Ka mahi ki konei Work here
        Visit this page
      • Procurement and contract management policy
      • Contracting with ORC
      • Join our team
    • Karere o te wā Latest news
      • Karere o te wā Latest news
        Visit this page
      • News
      • Enviroschools Otago newsletter
      • Freshwater farm plans newsletter
      • On board with Orbus
      • On Stream newsletter
      • Regulatory newsletter
      • Te Mātāpuna | The Source
      • Toitū Te Hakapupu newsletter
      • Head of Lake Whakatipu newsletter
    • Tāke kaunihera Rates
      • Tāke kaunihera Rates
        Visit this page
      • About your rates
      • Find your rates
      • Pay it
      • Rates FAQs
      • General rates enquiry
      • Email my rates
      • Find a rates form
      • Rates rebate
      • Rates remission and postponement
      • Solicitor Portal
      • Property Search
    • Tūnuku Transport
    • Kā mahere me kā rautaki Plans and strategies
      • Kā mahere me kā rautaki Plans and strategies
        Visit this page
      • Air plans and policies
      • Water plans and policies
      • Annual plans
      • Biodiversity strategy and plans
      • Biosecurity strategy and plans
      • Coast plans and policies
      • Compliance plans and policies
      • Harbourmaster plans and policies
      • Land and Water Regional Plan
      • Long-Term Plan (LTP)
      • Natural hazard plans and policies
      • Otago Regional Policy Statements
      • Regional economics
      • Regional Pest Management Plan
      • Revenue and financing policy
      • Transport plans and policies
      • Waste plans and policies
    • Te pūroko ā-tūmatanui Public reporting
      • Te pūroko ā-tūmatanui Public reporting
        Visit this page
      • Annual reports
      • Council Representation Review
      • Environmental delivery levels of service
      • Governance information
      • Privacy and official information requests
      • Proactively released Official Information
      • Quarterly summaries
    • Local body elections
      • Local body elections
        Visit this page
      • Do you want to stand?
      • Are you enrolled?
      • Ready to vote?
      • 2025 Elections
      • 2022 Elections
      • 2019 Elections
    • Contact us
    Find by A-Z Skip A-Z
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
    • E
    • F
    • G
    • H
    • I
    • J
    • K
    • L
    • M
    • N
    • O
    • P
    • Q
    • R
    • S
    • T
    • U
    • V
    • W
    • X
    • Y
    • Z
  • Me nanao atu te rika Get involved

    Community involvement is important. Find upcoming events, workshops, Council meetings and projects open for your participation and feedback.

    Visit this page
    • Ko rite ki ō whakahokika kōrero Open for feedback
      • Ko rite ki ō whakahokika kōrero Open for feedback
        Visit this page
      • Making a submission on a RMA plan or policy statement
      • After a submission
      • Annual Plan 2025 feedback
    • Hinoka kai tō rohe Projects in your area
      • Hinoka kai tō rohe Projects in your area
        Visit this page
      • Head of Lake Whakatipu - Whakatipu Waimāori
      • Hill Country Erosion
      • Lower Taieri Flood Protection and Drainage Scheme Liaison Group
      • Maintaining the Gains
      • Roto-Nui-a-Whatu / Lake Tuakitoto
      • South Dunedin
      • Toitū Te Hakapupu: The Pleasant River Catchment Restoration Project
      • Tomohaka / Tomahawk Lagoon
      • Waitaki catchment integrated freshwater management
    • Kaupapa me kā hui Events and meetings
    • Enviroschools
    • ECO Fund
    Find by A-Z Skip A-Z
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
    • E
    • F
    • G
    • H
    • I
    • J
    • K
    • L
    • M
    • N
    • O
    • P
    • Q
    • R
    • S
    • T
    • U
    • V
    • W
    • X
    • Y
    • Z
  • Taiao Environment

    The Otago Regional Council works with communities to preserve native animals and plants, and guard against pests. We ensure natural resources – such as our water, air and land are cared for. Our harbourmaster keeps people safe on the water.

    Visit this page
    • Pūrokohia he parahaka Report pollution
    • Te taurima hau takiwā Air care
      • Te taurima hau takiwā Air care
        Visit this page
      • Report air pollution
      • Air quality and health
      • Air quality science
      • Dust
      • Home heating
      • Odours
      • Outdoor burning
      • Air plans and policies
      • Reports and publications - air
    • Te taurima takutai Coast care
      • Te taurima takutai Coast care
        Visit this page
      • Report coastal pollution
      • Harbourmaster
      • Aquatic pests
      • Integrated catchment management
      • Coastal plans and policies
      • Reports and publications - coastal
    • Te taurima whenua Land care
      • Te taurima whenua Land care
        Visit this page
      • Report pollution
      • Soil
      • Managing nutrients
      • Land use in Otago
      • Animal pests
      • Plant pests
      • Apply for a consent
      • Contaminated land
      • Integrated catchment management
      • Reports and publications - land
    • Te taurima wai Water care
      • Te taurima wai Water care
        Visit this page
      • Report water pollution
      • Water data
      • Water quality
      • Groundwater
      • Integrated catchment management
      • Lakes, rivers, and streams
      • Wetlands and estuaries
      • Residential earthworks
      • Toxic algae warnings
      • Reports and publications - water
      • Water plans and policies
      • Summer safety
    • Rereka Rauropi Biodiversity
      • Rereka Rauropi Biodiversity
        Visit this page
      • Explore the species of Otago
      • Species that make Otago unique
      • Regional threat assessments
      • Nature-based solutions study
      • Reports and publications - biodiversity
      • Biodiversity plans and policies
    • Kā kīrearea me te haumaru koiora Pests and Biosecurity
      • Kā kīrearea me te haumaru koiora Pests and Biosecurity
        Visit this page
      • Report pests
      • Animal pests
      • Plant pests
      • Freshwater pests
      • Marine pests
      • Pest management
      • Meet Toby, pest detective
      • Biosecurity plans and policies
    • Te hurika o te āhuaraki Climate change
      • Te hurika o te āhuaraki Climate change
        Visit this page
      • Climate change projects
      • Reports and publications - climate
    • Te whakarākei me te tāwharau Enhancing and protecting
      • Te whakarākei me te tāwharau Enhancing and protecting
        Visit this page
      • Enviroschools
      • Grants and funding
      • Projects in your area
      • Integrated catchment management
      • Te Awa Ōtākou – Otago Harbour Issues and Opportunities scoping report
      • Reports and publications - ecology
    • Te kaiwhakatere aka Harbourmaster
      • Te kaiwhakatere aka Harbourmaster
        Visit this page
      • Report a marine incident
      • Visitor Mooring Bookings
      • Application to hold a special on-water event in Otago
      • Taieri Mouth Bar crossing and camera
      • Commercial use of the coast and harbours
      • Marinas, boat ramps, and jetties
      • Recreational water use
      • Report Pollution
      • Navigation Warnings and Alerts
      • Aquatic pests
      • Check, Clean, Dry
      • Key contacts
      • Harbourmaster plans and bylaws
      • Summer safety
    • Mahere whenua me te rarauka Maps and data
      • Mahere whenua me te rarauka Maps and data
        Visit this page
      • Environmental Data
      • Consents in Otago map
      • Land and water maps
      • ECO Fund project activities map
    • Para Waste
      • Para Waste
        Visit this page
      • Cleanfill
      • Contaminated land
      • Septic tanks 
      • Stock truck effluent
      • Outdoor tyre storage
      • Pollution
    Find by A-Z Skip A-Z
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
    • E
    • F
    • G
    • H
    • I
    • J
    • K
    • L
    • M
    • N
    • O
    • P
    • Q
    • R
    • S
    • T
    • U
    • V
    • W
    • X
    • Y
    • Z
  • Te whakaaetaka me te tautukuka Consents and Compliance

    We promote sustainable behaviours towards natural resources. The Resource Management Act 1991 sets out how we should manage our environment and forms the foundation for many of our rules. Learn about consents and compliance, get help or report environmental concerns.

    Visit this page
    • Me whai whakaaetaka ahau? Do I need a consent?
      • Me whai whakaaetaka ahau? Do I need a consent?
        Visit this page
      • Coastal permits
      • Dam consenting requirements
      • Dust suppression
      • Fish passage and instream structures
      • Gravel extraction
      • Sale or purchase of blocks of land
      • Sediment traps
      • Rivers, lakes and wetands - working in or around
      • Guidance on willow control
      • Wetlands - doing works in or near
      • Water metering and measuring
    • Te tono ki te whakaaetaka Apply for a consent
      • Te tono ki te whakaaetaka Apply for a consent
        Visit this page
      • Before you apply for a consent
      • Find a consents application form
      • Assessment of Environmental Effects (AEE)
      • Fees and charges
      • Reapplying for a consent
      • Fast-track Consents
    • Te tukaka whakaaetaka Consents process
      • Te tukaka whakaaetaka Consents process
        Visit this page
      • Consents process timeframes
      • Notification process
      • Consultation process
      • Hearings process
      • Submissions process
      • Submitters guideline
      • Appeal process
      • Technical Expert Guide
      • Help with a consent
    • Kā tono whakamōhio o nāianei Current publicly notified applications
      • Kā tono whakamōhio o nāianei Current publicly notified applications
        Visit this page
      • Archived applications
      • Consent reviews
    • Te āwhina ki te tautukuka me kā puka ārahi Consents help and user guides
      • Te āwhina ki te tautukuka me kā puka ārahi Consents help and user guides
        Visit this page
      • Information for catchment and community groups
      • Information for consultants
      • Information for consent holders
      • Consents by activity
    • Tautukuka Compliance
      • Tautukuka Compliance
        Visit this page
      • Compliance NES notification
      • What is pollution?
      • Areas needing compliance
      • Compliance plans and policies
      • Pollution
      • Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant
    • Te puka ārahi kaiahuwhenua Farmers Guide
      • Te puka ārahi kaiahuwhenua Farmers Guide
        Visit this page
      • Agricultural intensification and dairy support
      • Animal effluent storage and discharge
      • Feedlots and Stockholding Areas
      • Foresty
      • Freshwater Farm Plans
      • FWFP CCCV Introduction
      • Good practice information
      • Intensive Winter Grazing
      • Managing silage
      • Odours
      • Outdoor tyre storage
      • Sediment traps
      • Stock access to water
      • Stream clearance and works in waterways and rivers
      • Synthetic nitrogen fertiliser cap
      • Wetland management
    • The Forestry Guide
    • The Developer's Guide
    Find by A-Z Skip A-Z
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
    • E
    • F
    • G
    • H
    • I
    • J
    • K
    • L
    • M
    • N
    • O
    • P
    • Q
    • R
    • S
    • T
    • U
    • V
    • W
    • X
    • Y
    • Z
  • Te whakahaere o kā mōrea māori Managing natural hazards

    Natural hazards, such as earthquakes, floods, and landslides, can harm communities. Learn how the Council works to identify risks and help communities coordinate, prepare, respond in emergencies and recover.

    Visit this page
    • Mō kā mōrea māori About natural hazards
      • Mō kā mōrea māori About natural hazards
        Visit this page
      • Natural hazards
    • Kā mōrea kai tō takiwā Hazards in your area
    • Te kaupare waipuke Flood defences
      • Te kaupare waipuke Flood defences
        Visit this page
      • Flood, drainage and river management
      • Flood Repair Programmes
      • Infrastructure Strategy and Investment Programme 2024-2054
      • Operations and Rivers Work Programmes
      • Flood Protection Management Bylaw
    • Te urutautaka o te mōrea māori Natural hazards adaptation
      • Te urutautaka o te mōrea māori Natural hazards adaptation
        Visit this page
      • South Dunedin
      • Head of Lake Whakatipu
      • Work and repair programmes
      • Otago Natural Hazards Database
    • Otago Civil Defence and Emergency Management
    • Pūroko me kā Tuhika Reports and publications - natural hazards
    • Natural hazard plans and policies
    Find by A-Z Skip A-Z
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
    • E
    • F
    • G
    • H
    • I
    • J
    • K
    • L
    • M
    • N
    • O
    • P
    • Q
    • R
    • S
    • T
    • U
    • V
    • W
    • X
    • Y
    • Z
  • Mahia ki te ipuraki Do it online

    Go online and report pollution, apply for a consent, complete applications, sort out your rates and more.

    Visit this page
    • View all online services
    • Report pollution
    • Find your rates
    • Make a payment
    • Apply for a consent
    • Solicitor Portal
    Find by A-Z Skip A-Z
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
    • E
    • F
    • G
    • H
    • I
    • J
    • K
    • L
    • M
    • N
    • O
    • P
    • Q
    • R
    • S
    • T
    • U
    • V
    • W
    • X
    • Y
    • Z
  • Contact us
  • Find by A-Z
    Skip A-Z
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
    • E
    • F
    • G
    • H
    • I
    • J
    • K
    • L
    • M
    • N
    • O
    • P
    • Q
    • R
    • S
    • T
    • U
    • V
    • W
    • X
    • Y
    • Z
Find by A-Z Skip A-Z
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • E
  • F
  • G
  • H
  • I
  • J
  • K
  • L
  • M
  • N
  • O
  • P
  • Q
  • R
  • S
  • T
  • U
  • V
  • W
  • X
  • Y
  • Z
  • Homepage

Forms

Submit an official information request

Read more
Was this page helpful?
Page last updated 10 July 2024
Page last updated 10 July 2024

24/7 Pollution Hotline

0800 800 033

Call us Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

0800 474 082

Contact us

Navigate
  • Your council
  • Get involved
  • Environment
  • Consents and Compliance
  • Managing natural hazards
  • Public transport (Orbus)
  • Do it online
  • Find by A to Z
  • Search
Useful resources
  • Environmental Data Portal
  • LAWA (Land Air Water Aotearoa)
  • ORC jobs
  • Otago Civil Defence
  • Otago Maps
  • Otago Native Planting Guide
  • Otago Natural Hazards Database
  • Spatial Data Portal
New Zealand Government
Privacy and Terms & Conditions All rights reserved 2025