6. Presentations

6.1 Enviroschools 2024 Work Programme

Kā Paetae o Ōtākou – 2024 Annual Review Summary
Linked on Diligent Resource Centre and ORC Website.

Enviroschools PowerPoint
Linked on Diligent Resource Centre and ORC Website.

6.2 Port of Otago – Half Year Financial Results

At 1PM, Chair Tim Gibson, Chief Executive Kevin Winders, and Chief Financial Officer Stephen Connolly will speak.
ORC Half Year Presentation
Linked on Diligent Resource Centre and ORC Website.

Chairperson and Chief Executive Reports

9.1 Chairperson's Report

9.2 Chief Executive Report

• 9.2.1 February Performance Reporting – Exceptions
• 9.2.2 February Performance Reporting – Summary
• 9.2.3 SCRE February 2025
• 9.2.4 Balance Sheet February

10. Matters for Consideration

10.1 Air Quality Management Ambition and Approach

The purpose of this report is to seek endorsement of Council’s level of ambition for the Air Quality Strategy (the Strategy) and Air Regional Plan (the Plan). Endorsement of the non-regulatory and regulatory methods to be explored further, along with direction on the approach to public engagement.

• 10.1.1 Kāi Tahu Values and Outcomes for Otago's Air
• 10.1.2 Further Information
• 10.1.3 Community and Stakeholder Feedback Summary Report
• 10.1.4 Draft Air Zones

10.2 Te Awa Ōtākou Issues and Opportunities Report

To present the Te Awa Ōtākou Issues and Opportunities report and seek endorsement of the next steps for improving the harbour’s management.

• 10.2.1 Te Awa Ōtākou Issues & Opportunities (PDF available on ORC Website and Diligent Resource Centre)
• 10.2.2 Te Awa Ōtākou Recommended Actions

10.3 Report on Implications of Changes to the RMA in Relation to Land and Water

This paper provides a summary of both the implications and unintended consequences for Otago Regional Council (ORC) of the legislative change preventing the notification of freshwater planning instruments; and the options recommended by staff for addressing these issues.

• 10.3.1 Implications for Managing Rural Diffuse Discharges in Otago
• 10.3.2 Implications for Managing Water Permits

10.4 Regional Public Transport Plan – Adopting for Consultation

To seek Council’s approval to consult on the draft Regional Public Transport Plan (2025–2035) (RPTP), and also for Council to appoint a Hearings Panel to hear submissions and deliberate on the draft RPTP.

• 10.4.1 Regional Public Transport Plan (available on ORC Website and Diligent Resource Centre)

10.5 Total Mobility Financial Paper 2024/2025

To provide insight into the Total Mobility services for the current financial year and seek direction from Council about the forecasted overspend for the 2024/2025 financial year.

• 10.5.1 2025 Total Mobility Handbook
• 10.5.2 Total Mobility Driver Training
• 10.5.3 Total Mobility Summary Report – December 2024

10.6 Waitaki Update

To update Council on progress on the investigation into managing the Waitaki catchment as a single integrated catchment, and request approval to collaborate with Environment Canterbury (ECan) to undertake a section 35 assessment.

• 10.6.1 Waitaki Ki Uta Ki Tai Stakeholder List
• 10.6.2 Engagement Evaluation – Waitaki ki uta ki tai

10.7 Flood Recovery Update

To provide an update on repairs from the October 2024 flood event including financial implications. Also, to seek Council approval to award the contract and authorise payments for the Kaitangata floodbank repair to damage from the 2022 flood.

10.8 Lower Taieri Liaison Group

To update the Council regarding the formation of the Lower Taieri Liaison Group, present the confirmed Terms of Reference, and seek the nomination of a Councillor Representative for the Group.

• 10.8.1 Lower Taieri Flood Protection Scheme Liaison Group Engagement Report
• 10.8.2 Terms of Reference – Lower Taieri Liaison Group: Flood Protection & Drainage Schemes

10.9 ORC Review of Committee Structure, Terms of Reference, Delegations

To consider next steps for reviewing Council’s committee structure, terms of reference, and delegations.

• 10.9.1 Committee Terms of Reference and Delegations – Review Version (2022–2025)

10.10 South Dunedin Future – Risk Assessment and Potential Adaptation Futures

• 10.10.1 SDF Programme Summary
• 10.10.2 South Dunedin Risk Assessment
• 10.10.3 Potential Adaptation Futures for South Dunedin
• 10.10.4 South Dunedin Future Workstream 4: Adaptation

11. Recommendations Adopted at Committee Meetings

• 11.1 Recommendations of Environmental Implementation Committee
• 11.2 Recommendations of the Public and Active Transport Committee