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Review
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A regional pest management plan (RPMP) is a statutory requirement under the Biosecurity Act 1993, required to be reviewed every ten years. ORC's current RPMP was established on 25 September 2019. Council is reviewing this early to make sure the best framework possible is in place to manage pests across the region.
ORC will engage with community, iwi partners, key stakeholders and other affected parties to develop a proposal for a new plan. This proposal will then undergo a public notification process, where everyone can have their say. The proposal will provide the basis for the new pest management plan, expected to be presented to Council mid-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.
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.
Appeals
Information on the appeals processes and what will happen should an appeal occur.
