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Report pollution
If you observe an instance of pollution to water, air, or land in Otago, call our 24/7 Pollution Hotline.
ORC rates
Learn how rates are used to fund important activities, what your rates are and how to get your rates emailed.
Public transport
Find timetables, accessibility information, route maps and fare details for bus and ferry services.
Contact us
Get in touch with our friendly customer services team over the phone, online or social media.
Meet your Otago Regional Councillors
Your Otago Regional Councillors represent the region's four constituencies — Dunedin, Moeraki, Dunstan and Molyneux.
Get involved in local elections
Local elections 2025
Find out more about local elections in 2025 — what's it about, how you can stand as a councillor, how to enrol, vote and more.
How to stand as a councillor
Discover how you can stand and nominate yourself (or others) as a councillor for ORC — learn what a councillor does, who is eligible to stand, and remuneration details.
Are you enrolled?
You need to be enrolled to vote in this year's local elections. Find out how to enrol (or if you are already enrolled) and what date you need to be enrolled by.
STV
What's Single Transferable Vote (STV)? Find out what it is and how it will affect this year's local elections.
Events
Council Meeting 26 June
Council discussions will include the draft Long-Term Plan.
Projects
Tomohaka / Tomahawk Lagoon
We are partnering with Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki to restore and enhance the mauri and health of this important East Otago river system.
News
Flyover planned in Balclutha to survey riverbed
10 June 2024
Our Natural Hazards team is conducting a survey in the Clutha River/Mata-Au.
Find river flow and levels
Find the latest Otago river water flow and levels on our Environmental Data Portal.
Ko rite ki ō whakahokika kōrero Open for feedback
Find the plans, policies and projects open for consultation or feedback.
Mahere whenua me te rarauka Maps and data
We collect environmental data from all over Otago. This information helps us and others make informed decisions about managing our resources. Explore our map and data links to better understand our region’s environment.
Learn more about ORC
The ORC team
The ORC team includes scientists, analysts, biosecurity officers, catchment advisors and more — all working for Otago communities.
Your councillors
Our 12 Otago Regional Councillors represent the region's four constituencies — Dunedin, Moeraki, Dunstan and Molyneux.
Partnership with Kāi Tahu
ORC works with Kāi Tahu as mana whenua and representatives of the Treaty partner in the region, sharing with us their knowledge and wisdom.
Hinoka kai tō rohe Projects in your area
Otago, New Zealand's third-largest region, features diverse landscapes like rugged coastlines and majestic mountains. We prioritize sustainability and collaborate with mana whenua and the community on projects. Explore our ongoing initiatives.
What's happening at ORC
Toitu Te Hakapupu: The Pleasant Catchment River Restoration Project
Restoring and enhancing the mauri and health of this important East Otago river system is this project's main goal. Learn more and get involved.
Tomohaka / Tomahawk Lagoon
The Otago Regional Council is working with community groups to enhance the Tomohaka / Tomahawk Lagoon for a healthy ecosystem for all to enjoy.
Head of Lake Whakatipu
By working with the Glenorchy community and nearby townships, we are helping to make this area more resilient to natural hazards like flooding. Learn about this natural hazards adaptation programme.
Roto-Nui-a-Whatu / Lake Tuakitoto
The ORC team is working with the local community to scope restoration works for Lake Tuakitoto in response to concerns about water quality.
Pest of the Month — Boneseed
This strong growing plant pushes out other native plants and is highly flammable.
Other pages
Report pollution
If you observe an instance of pollution to water, air, or land in Otago, call our 24/7 Pollution Hotline.
ORC rates
Learn how rates are used to fund important activities, what your rates are and how to get your rates emailed.
Public transport
Find timetables, accessibility information, route maps and fare details for bus and ferry services.
Contact us
Get in touch with our friendly customer services team over the phone, online or social media.
