Kātiki Beach, East Otago
Here you can find all our regional and corporate plans, policies and strategies.
You can read policy documents that help protect our environment, reports from scientists with data that helps communities, and strategic plans that will help guide Otago into the future. We have kept older documents available so that you can see historical information and data - but please make sure the publication you are referring to is the most up-to-date version.
Reports and publication from our scientists can be found under the area you are interested in.
Fact sheets and how-to guides are available under the area you are interested in.
The Regional Plan: Air for Otago (the Air Plan) assists us in managing Otago's air resource.
We've developed a biodiversity strategy to set out collective outcomes for Otago, inform ORC work programmes, and establish a collaborative framework.
This Strategy sets out ORC’s broader role in biosecurity, and a number of important actions and projects to better manage pests and harmful organisms.
Otago is preparing for a changing climate. ORC’s Climate Strategy outlines how we’re planning for a climate-resilient future — reducing emissions, adapting to impacts, and supporting communities, mana whenua, and local industries to respond to climate change across the region.
The Regional Plan: Coast for Otago (the Coast Plan) assists us in managing the resources of Otago's coastal marine area.
Compliance plans and policies help us address key environmental issues in Otago by monitoring our progress and adapting as needed.
Otago’s waterways are safer thanks to the plans and bylaws we follow. Speed limits, life jacket mandates, navigation aids, and exclusion zones ensure responsible boating practice.
Otago Regional Council is developing a draft Land & Water Regional Plan. We need your input to help improve water quality and waterways. Learn more.
Learn more about the plans and policies that help mitigate the Natural hazards in Otago.
The Regional Policy Statement (RPS) sets the direction for future management of Otago's natural and physical resources. It provides the foundation for the development of regional plans and district plans.
The Regional Pest Management Plan (Pest Plan) sets out the framework for how pest plants and animals specified in the plan will be managed in Otago over the next 10 years.
Otago is growing! We are working with Dunedin City, and Queenstown Lakes Councils to shape smart, sustainable urban development.
The Regional Plan: Waste for Otago (the Waste Plan) guides how we manage Otago’s waste issues. It sets rules for how specific activities should be carried out.
Water is the first priority of the Otago Regional Council. Our Regional plan and Land & Water Regional plan are two documents that we use to help develop rules and regulations which will help communities protect our water for generations to come.
Provides a process for the Council and community to review the detailed budgets contained in the Long-Term Plan.
The Otago Regional Council "Long-Term Plan" (LTP) is prepared in consultation with our community. The LTP sets out what we plan to deliver across a three-year planning cycle. The LTP also looks out, in less detail, 10 years.
The Regional Policy Statement (RPS) sets the direction for future management of Otago's natural and physical resources. It provides the foundation for the development of regional plans and district plans.
The Otago Economic Work Programme is aimed at helping both the ORC and Otago communities understand the natural resources and socio-economic status of our region and the impacts of various environmental policies.
Council finances the purchase of fixed assets like vehicles, equipment, and computers, and infrastructural assets, such as floodbanks and drains,
Our reports cover activities, finances, and performance, while governance info highlights our sustainability commitment. Reviews ensure fair representation, and proactive info release promotes accountability.
ORC is responsible for coordinating regional land transport activities and developing plans for Otago-Southland. We focus on creating a safe, efficient land transport system and regularly review plans to ensure they remain relevant. Our initiatives also include enhancing public transport operations sustainably through community involvement and fair competition.
The Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP) outlines Otago’s 10-year transportation projects and programmes. The RLTP is a collaborative plan, overseen by the Regional Transport Committee (RTC), which consists of the Local authorities of Otago Region and NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
The Otago Regional Public Transport Plan (RPTP) is a guide for planning and improving public transport in Otago.
