Community event

Animal effluent workshop - Tapanui

Tuesday 21 April 2026

12 noon - 2 pm

Venue: West Otago Community Centre, 1 Suffolk Street, Tapanui

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The first workshop run to help farmers need further information about the consents and rules around animal effluent storage and discharge systems.

All dairy farms in Otago were required to have lodged resource consent applications for their animal effluent storage and discharge systems by 4 December 2025.

Otago Regional Council is running workshops to help farmers who have missed the deadline and need further information about the consents and rules around animal effluent storage and discharge systems.

Come to one of our free workshops to recap on:

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

Date : 21 April 2026
Time: 12 noon–2 pm
Location: West Otago Community Centre, 1 Suffolk Street, Tapanui 

Come to a free workshop and get prepared!

Are you ready to meet the consent rules for animal effluent?

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

Tea, coffee and biscuits provided — we look forward to meeting you!

Need more information? Contact us: catchments@orc.govt.nz