Companies or individuals being fined for environmental breaches can expect to pay more shortly – with fine increases nationally ranging anywhere from 100% to 900%.

Two major ORC initiatives funded through the Government’s Jobs for Nature programme have wrapped up with outstanding results — leaving a lasting legacy for the region’s waterways, biodiversity, and communities. These projects have only been successful due to the effort of mana whenua, East Otago Catchment Group and landowners in the area.

23 people have put their hats in the ring to stand for election to the Otago Regional Council. Who are they, and what happens next?

Otago Regional Council is modifying its testing programme at the Queenstown Lakes District Council owned and operated Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant near Queenstown with water testing and plant site visits moving from weekly to monthly.

Region’s water users now have at least five years before changes to consents will occur