Public notice
ORC rabbit control — Lower Taieri Floodbanks
Thursday 2 October 2025
Otago Regional Council contractors will be undertaking night shoots to control rabbit numbers on the ORC floodbanks of the Lower Taieri.
Clutha District Council is leading the local response, supported by emergency services and partner agencies. ORC is actively assisting.
Get updates from Clutha District CouncilClutha District Council is leading the local response, supported by emergency services and partner agencies. ORC is actively assisting.
Thursday 2 October 2025
Otago Regional Council contractors will be undertaking night shoots to control rabbit numbers on the ORC floodbanks of the Lower Taieri.
Shooting will take place over several nights, from 15 October to 31 December 2025, between the hours of 7pm and 3am. Shooting will not take place within 50m of any houses.
The operation will cover ORC-owned floodbanks in the Lower Taieri area. Maps of the area of operation are available on the ORC website orc.govt.nz/RabbitsLowerTaieri25
For any enquiries, please contact customerservices@orc.govt.nz or call 0800 474 082.
