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Appeals
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If a person who made a submission, on the proposal for the new Pest Plan, disagrees with the decision of Council, they can make an appeal to the Environment Court to amend or overturn that decision.
Once the appeals process is notified, submitters have 15 working days to lodge an appeal.
The timeframe for appeals will be determined by the date that a new Pest Plan is endorsed by Council. This is likely to be in mid-2028.
We will add relevant information to this space, as it becomes available.
Once the appeals process has concluded, and any required changes to the Pest Plan have been made, Council will endorse the new Pest Plan. They will affix the Council Seal to the plan, and the plan will become operative.
The proposed date for an operative Pest Plan is 1 July 2028.
Regional Pest Management Plan
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.
Pest management plan review
The Otago Regional Pest Management Plan 2019–2029 sets out how pest plants and animals are managed across Otago under the Biosecurity Act 1993. The plan is now being reviewed to ensure it remains effective and resilient. Learn about purpose of the plan, why the review is needed, and how you can get involved in the process.
Review
Information on how the reasons for the review and how ORC will engage with our key stakeholders.
Notification
Information on the proposal for a new pest plan and public notification timeframes.
Submissions
Information on the submissions process and how you can get involved.
Hearings
Information on the public hearing process, where and when hearings will be held and hearing outcomes.
Decisions
Information on the decisions process, timeframes and outcomes.
