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Thank you for your feedback and support during the development phase of the Natural Hazards Adaptation Strategy for the Head of Lake Whakatipu area. Your input helped shape the final Strategy, which was endorsed by the ORC Council in May 2025.
As we move into the implementation phase (from mid-2025), there may be ad hoc community engagement sessions to seek your input or share progress updates. We will keep you informed through various channels such as community newsletters and mailbox flyers.
Feel free to contact our Natural Hazards team on 0800 474 082 or email us at headofthelake@orc.govt.nz. We will respond to any emailed questions and provide answers from our consultants if needed.
Head of Lake Whakatipu Natural Hazards Adaptation Strategy Community Drop-in Session
The Draft Head of Lake Whakatipu Natural Hazards Adaptation Strategy is here! Following on from our community presentation on Thursday, 13 February, this is another chance to give your feedback in person and help make the Draft Strategy better.
Head of Lake Whakatipu Natural Hazards Adaptation Strategy Community Presentation
The Draft Head of Lake Whakatipu Natural Hazards Adaptation Strategy is here! Your voice matters, so 13 February come and join your community to share your thoughts and give us feedback to help make the Draft Strategy better.
Glenorchy Drop-in session 2024
Come along to a community presentation to learn more about the two latest natural hazards studies for the wider Glenorchy and Kinloch areas. Find out what this information means for you and the community and explore what future adaptation might look like.
Glenorchy community presentation 2024
What does the information from the latest natural hazards studies for the wider Glenorchy and Kinloch area mean for you and the community? Come along to a meeting and explore what future adaptation might look like.
Natural Hazards Adaptation Online Presentation May 2024
Hear about Phase 1 of a Socio-economic Impact Assessment (SEIA) which examines the social and economic baseline of the local community, and the potential social and economic consequences of three indicative natural hazard scenarios in relation to the status quo (the current community and the natural hazard management measures currently in place).
Head of Lake Whakatipu Natural Hazards Adaptation Community Workshop Aug 2023
Help shape a natural hazards adaptation plan for your community.
Presentation of Head of the Lake report findings, June 2022
In an online meeting on 2 June 2022, ORC and consultants will present their findings from investigations of the flooding and liquefaction hazards in Glenorchy township.
Head of Lake Wakatipu: Community adaptation discussion
Session two: What could happen in the future, and what might we do?
Head of Lake Wakatipu: Community adaptation discussion Dec 2020
Session one: What is happening now, and how does this affect you?
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Read previous Head of Lake Whakatipu newsletters below:
Investigations and reports
The natural hazards adaptation programme has produced a range of research and reports over the years. These documents provide valuable insights into local natural hazard risks and support informed decision-making. You can view all reports as well as Council papers, community presentations and more on this page.
Adaptation Strategy
The Head of Lake Whakatipu Natural Hazards Adaptation Strategy was endorsed by Otago Regional Council in May 2025. This comprehensive document sets out a long-term vision and goals for adapting to natural hazards in the area. It also includes background information on the area and its natural hazard risks, and outlines an Action Plan and possible future responses.
FAQs
This FAQ page provides answers to common questions about natural hazard management in Glenorchy. It covers flood risks, earthquake impacts, and mitigation strategies based on ORC studies and expert advice, helping you make informed decisions about safety in the region.
