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Decisions
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The decisions process is two-fold.
The Hearing Panel must be sure that the proposal for a new Pest Plan has answered the points raised in both written and verbal submissions. Once the Hearing Panel is confident that this is the case, they will approve the writing of the new Pest Plan.
Once the new Pest Plan has been written, it will be presented to Council. Council will need to decide that they are satisfied that the contents of the new Pest Plan. If so, they will approve the Pest Plan, and that new plan will be publicly notified.
We expect the Decision process to commence in early-2028.
We will add relevant information to this space, as it becomes available.
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.
Appeals
Information on the appeals processes and what will happen should an appeal occur.
