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Local Governance Statement
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The Otago Regional Council’s Local Governance Statement is a collection of information about the way the Council conducts its affairs, supports the purpose of local government and promotes local democracy. Council is required to produce this statement under Part 4, Sec 40 of the Local Government Act 2002.
Through following the Governance Statement links below, information can be accessed on this website with details about what we do, what legislation we work under and the responsibilities we have under that legislation, how we consult and what our management processes are.
Regional Councils promote the sustainable development and enhancement of natural and physical resources for the benefit of present and future generations, including:
- Managing freshwater, land, air and coastal waters
- Regional emergency management and civil defence preparedness
- Regional land transport planning and contracting passenger services
- Harbour navigation and safety, oil spills and other marine pollution
City and District Councils meet the daily needs of the community including:
- managing roading
- providing reticulated water and public amenities
- disposing of waste and sewage
- overseeing land subdivisions and building developments
- providing community facilities such as libraries, art galleries and recreation facilities
Bylaws of the Otago Regional Council
September 2020
978-0-908324-64-4
PDF | 35 MB
This Bylaw was developed under the Maritime Transport Act (1994). The Act gives Otago Regional Council (ORC) the authority to regulate ports, harbours, waters and maritime-related activities in the Otago Region.
September 2022
ISBN 978-0-908324-84-2
PDF | 2 MB
The Flood Protection Management Bylaw ensures the effective operation and integrity of flood protection works managed by the Otago Regional Council. It regulates activities affecting assets like drains, overland flow paths, floodbanks, floodways, groynes, cross-banks, training lines, and flood protection vegetation. This bylaw supersedes the 2012 version.
Ō mātau kaikaunihera Our councillors
Our Otago Regional Councillors represent the region's four constituencies - Dunedin, Moeraki, Dunstan, and Molyneux.
Council and committee agendas, minutes and videos
Council meetings, reports, and agendas are typically open to the public and available online.
November 2023
PDF | 644 KB
2022 - 2025 Triennium
September 2024
PDF | 1 MB
The Delegations Manual explains Otago Regional Council’s delegations given to officers (and elected members in some instances) in relation to certain administrative and financial matters and also the delegations made in relation to the Council’s statutory duties, responsibilities and powers. This Delegations Manual also includes specified duties, functions, and powers which cannot be delegated from the Council and the Council committees associated delegations.
May 2024
1497280
PDF | 709 KB
These Standing Orders apply to all Meetings of the Council, its Committees and Subcommittees.
October 2019
PDF | 45 KB
January 2024
PDF | 117 KB
We have set up seperate webpages to give more detailed information on the different legislation that we follow, and the responsiblities we have, but if you have other questions please get in touch.
Consultation policies
On this page are any plans and projects currently open for public feedback. This page also includes consultation on plans and policy statements that are required by the Resource Management Act 2019 (RMA). Find out what consultations are open now, how to have your say, and what happens after that.
Policies for liaising with, and memoranda or agreements with, Māori
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.
Significance, Engagement and Māori Participation Policy
Guidelines for determining the level of significance of a proposed activity. If a Council decision is determined to be significant, then the Council will consult more formally with the community (i.e. submission process and Hearings).
Key Approved Planning and Policy Documents
Discover all our regional and corporate plans, policies, and strategies here. Explore policy documents protecting our environment, scientific reports aiding communities, and strategic plans guiding Otago's future. Access historical data but ensure you're using the latest version.
Systems for public access to elected members
Need to talk to us? There are a range of ways you can get in touch. Contact us by email, phone, social media, fax, or post. You're also welcome to call into any of our offices. Freephone Monday - Friday: 0800 474 082
Processes for Requests for Official Information
The Otago Regional Council is committed to conducting its day-to-day business openly and making decision-making processes and information available and accessible.
