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Discover more about the Otago region, the Otago Regional Council and the councillors who represent you.
Our environment is our most important asset. We work with the community to ensure the sustainable use of our natural resources. The future of our beautiful region starts with protecting and caring for it today.
Residents of Otago are a key contributor to our funding through rates. Find out more about what rates are used for and how to pay them.
We work with the community to promote the sustainable management of natural physical resources. The Resource Management Act sets out how we should manage our environment and forms the foundation for the majority of our work.
Here you can find all our publications, plans and reports.
View the latest news and events from Otago Regional Council.
We provide bus services in Dunedin and bus and ferry services in Queenstown to help you get to where you need to go.
We are responsible for coordinating regional land transport activities and preparing a regional land transport plan. We do this in partnership with Environment Southland, NZTA and city and district councils via the Regional Transport Committee.
The Regional Transport Committee is responsible for regional land transport functions set out in the Land Transport Management Act 2003. The Committee’s objectives are to:
The South Island Regional Transport Committee Chairs Group was established in 2016 for the purpose of significantly improving transport outcomes in the South Island through collaboration and integration.
More information about the South Island Regional Transport Committee Chairs Group
The following three reports are about Road safety in Otago and Southland regions, factors causing serious road trauma in each district of the Otago and Southland regions, and Statistical analysis of tourist crashes in southern New Zealand.
Road safety in Otago and Southland regions: the top priorities for action
Statistical analysis of tourist crashes in southern New Zealand
