Public notice
ORC rabbit control — Lower Clutha floodbanks
Tuesday 30 September 2025
Otago Regional Council contractors will be undertaking night shoots to control rabbit numbers on the ORC floodbanks of the Lower Clutha.
Tuesday 30 September 2025
Otago Regional Council contractors will be undertaking night shoots to control rabbit numbers on the ORC floodbanks of the Lower Clutha.
Shooting will take place over several nights, from 15 October to 31 December 2025, between the hours of 7pm and 3am. Shooting will not take place within 50m of any houses.
The operation will cover ORC-owned floodbanks in the Lower Clutha area. A map of the area of operation is available on the ORC website orc.govt.nz/RabbitsLowerClutha25
For any enquiries, please contact customerservices@orc.govt.nz or call 0800 474 082.
Feral rabbits in Otago are fast-breeding, burrowing pests that damage native vegetation, crops, and soil structure | Sustained control
We want to hear about all pests found, but if you see any of these, please get in touch urgently, and with as much detail as you can
