Nominations have closed for the 2025 triennial local authority elections. Listed here are details of the confirmed candidates for Otago Regional Council.

As a regional council, we are required under the National environmental standards for air quality (NESAQ, 2004) to report any breach of the ambient air quality standard.

The Otago Regional Council has resolved to amend under Section 85AA of the Resource Management Act 1991 the Regional Plan: Coast for Otago from 1 August 2025.

The Otago Regional Council is making a last call for anyone thinking about standing for election this year to get their nominations in before the cut off on Friday 1 August at noon.

Residents from Clutha and Milton are encouraged to come along to a community drop-in session to learn more about the Lower Clutha and Tokomairiro flood protection and drainage schemes that helps to reduce risk to homes, farms, and infrastructure in these areas.