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          • Update: high flows for Dunedin urban waterways
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          • ORC launches ‘Where do you swim?’ survey
          • Collaboration critical during drought in Otago
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          • Mt Roy may remain at risk of runoff
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          • Frankton Bay and Lake Hayes - contact recreation results
          • Passenger numbers for Orbus Queenstown exceed expectations
          • Spotting endangered New Zealand Sea Lions on Otago’s Coast
          • How ORC responds in the event of marine pollution
          • Sediments and Seashores: More than meets the eye
          • Great diversity of surfing experiences on Otago’s coast
          • Portobello Sea Surface Temperature 1953-2018
          • High School Beach Clean-up groups in action! Part 1
          • Studying midget octopus
          • High School Beach Clean-up groups in action! Part 2
          • Coastal biodiversity in Otago
          • ORC prepares for release of K5 rabbit virus
          • Bacteria levels at rivers and lakes in Otago
          • Water quality monitoring at rivers and lakes in Otago
          • Public transport the way to go for Ed Sheeran concert
        • April
          • Otago Regional Council opens consultation on draft plan for the next ten years
          • Impact of K5 rabbit virus should be seen soon
          • Peninsula Bus Service - Opinion Piece CNR Stephen Woodhead (Chair)
        • May
          • Submissions on the Otago Regional Council draft long term plan close next week
          • Update on Chairman, Stephen Woodhead’s medical condition
          • ORC announces new approach for minimum flow plan changes
        • June
          • Stats on Rabbit Virus paints a more positive picture
          • ORC’s commitment to Communicate
          • ORC greenlights Biodiversity Strategy
          • E-Coli found in Lower Waitaki Plains Aquifer bores
          • ORC adopts Air Quality Strategy
          • ORC commits to further community meetings on minimum flows
          • Bus Talk 1: Bus talk is back, and so is winter
          • Bus routes in Wakari and Helensburgh are changing from 2 July 2018
          • ORC’s Long-Term Plan adopted
          • ORC re-vamps community grants program – ECO Fund.
          • Love Your Leith project makes strides
          • Bus Talk 2: Technology on the bus
        • July
          • Minimum Flows Plan Change Update
          • Bus Talk 3: Code of Conduct
          • City bus hub to be completed this year
          • Lower Waitaki plains aquifer - E-Coli test inconclusive
          • Bus Talk 4: Central city bus hub construction starts soon
          • Otago and Southland Regional Transport Plans mid-term update
          • Bus Talk 5: Keeping you updated on your bus service
          • ORC staff hold science discussions with Manuherikia catchment
          • Otago Navigation Safety Bylaw 2018 Draft
          • Community feedback sought on concepts for Leith
          • Bus Talk 6: Bus Hub Update
        • August
          • Bus Talk 7: Central City Bus Hub FAQ
          • Cardrona Community Information Session
          • Change to Minimum Flows Notification Date
          • Bus Talk 8: Empty buses – what’s the story?
          • Proposed changes to the Peninsula bus service now out for consultation
          • Otago Boundary Representation Review 2018
          • Bus Talk 9: Proposed changes to the Peninsula bus service
          • Update on Otago Navigation Safety Bylaw 2018 Draft
          • ORC Chairman thanks the community for input as rates notices go out
          • ORC provides overview of primary allocation in water plan
        • September
          • ORC’s ECO Fund open for applications
          • Rook eradication in Otago - On the path to success
          • ORC wants your help to prioritise projects for Lake Tuakitoto
          • ORC wants your help to prioritise projects for Tomahawk Lagoon
          • Bus satisfaction grows as improvements continue
          • ORC re-focuses on Culture
          • Research into lake snow needs co-ordinated approach
          • Bus Talk 10: Bus user satisfaction grows
          • Public Hearing
          • Alternative travel encouraged with free Buses in Dunedin and Queenstown for World Car Free Day
          • Bus Talk 11: World Car Free Day
          • Commencement of Annual Dairy Inspections
          • Otago Swimming Targets Consultation Open
        • October
          • Special trees to be replaced for University of Otago Memorial Garden
          • ORC reacts to Minister’s Freshwater work programme announcement
          • Bus Talk 12: Bus Hub Update
          • Southern Air Ambulance Joint Venture Announced
          • Successful Round One ECO Funds (Environment, Community, Otago) Recipients Announced
          • Update on the Bus Hub Timeline
          • Flood awareness campaign in Queenstown and Wanaka next week
          • Locals getting to grips with lake “snow” of a different kind.
          • Lower Waitaki Plains Aquifer bores update
          • Bus Talk 13: Passenger trip numbers continue to trend upwards
          • Consultation is now open for Otago’s proposed Regional Pest Management Plan and Biosecurity Strategy
        • November
          • Joint Media Advisory: Memorandum of Understanding to be signed to address transport challenges in Queenstown
          • Water Quality Challenges in the Waiwera River Catchment
          • Bus Talk 14: All go at the bus hub
          • Lindis Minimum Flow Environment Court Hearing Commences
          • Rainfall and rivers update - 19 November 2018
          • Rainfall and rivers update #1
          • Rivers and rainfall afternoon update
          • Rainfall and rivers update #3
          • Rainfall and rivers update #4 (1:30 p.m.)
          • Rainfall and rivers update #5 (5pm)
          • Rainfall and rivers update #6
          • Rainfall and rivers update #7
          • Rainfall and rivers update #8
          • Rainfall and rivers update #10 and summary of Otago Flood event
          • E. coli in a Lower Waitaki Aquifer bore
          • ORC Approves option for Air Strategy
          • Bus Talk 15: Bus Hub & Christmas
          • Otago Swimming Targets Finalised by Council
        • December
          • Christmas Hours
          • Three infringements for pugging
          • Don’t spread unwanted freshwater pests this summer holiday season
          • ORC’s ECO Fund open for applications
          • ORC adopts plan to manage water sustainably
          • ORC Director Accepts Job in Waikato
          • Bus Talk #16: Buses over the Christmas holidays
          • Safe swimming results in the Otago region
          • ORC Leith Flood Protection Scheme works update
          • Call for the public’s help to report pollution
      • 2017
        • January
          • Cyanobacteria found in Lake Waihola
          • Potentially toxic algae confirmed in Cardrona River
          • ORC watching river levels
          • Rivers rising in parts of Otago
          • Clutha Delta on watch as other rivers recede
          • Lake Waihola health warning lifted
          • Cyanobacteria suspected in Albert Town lagoon
        • February
          • Rabbit control virus release potentially one step closer for Otago
          • Improvements seen in Otago air quality
          • Possible marine oil spill - Media advisory #1
          • Possible marine oil spill - Media advisory #2
          • ORC improving how flow requirements for water takes are set
          • Cyanobacteria sighted in Tomahawk lagoon
          • Public transport breakthrough for the Wakatipu
          • Swimmability of Otago waterways reinforced
        • March
          • Velvetleaf discovery highlights need for renewed farmer vigilance
          • Next stage of Leith flood protection works due to start
          • Cyanobacteria re-appears in Lake Waihola
          • ORC mourns Cr Lawton’s untimely passing
          • Opportunity to explore the Water of Leith
          • Public feedback sought on ORC’s draft Annual Plan
          • Proposed improvements to public transport in the Wakatipu Basin released for consultation
          • Nominations sought for ORC councillor vacancy
          • Lake Waihola health warning lifted
          • Wanaka events to showcase Southern Lakes research
        • April
          • Submissions open on ORC draft Annual Plan
          • Heavy rain likely to push up Otago rivers
          • Otago Weather situation - Advisory #1
          • Otago Weather watch - Advisory #2
          • Otago Weather watch - Advisory #3
        • May
          • Geography students to learn first-hand about South Dunedin
          • Proposed changes to Wakatipu public transport well received
          • Mooving Day stock transfer preparations bring reminder to reduce effluent spillage
          • Dunstan Constituency By-election 2017
          • Public notice of Wakatipu RPTP hearings
          • Public notice of Draft Annual Plan hearings
          • Public notice of hearings: Variation to the Regional Public Transport Plan – Green Island – Concord Link
          • Public notice: Variation to Otago Regional Public Transport Plan
        • June
          • Air quality monitoring continues in Alexandra
          • New public transport contracts to bring service improvements in Dunedin
          • More farmers seeking information on how to comply with water quality rules
          • ORC investigates fish deaths
          • Otago home heating survey will inform new air strategy
          • Community feedback sought on Arrow River water allocation
          • ORC adopts 2017-18 Annual Plan
          • Fish electrocuted by faulty pump
          • Wakatipu bus network subsidies confirmed
        • July
          • Otago Regional Council knows that good things sometimes take time
          • ORC chairman welcomes wilding conifer control funding
          • Notice of Local Transition Period - Civil Defence Emergency Management
          • Bus Talk 1: Changes ahead for Dunedin buses
          • Free wi-fi coming for Dunedin bus passengers
          • Emergency Management Otago update #11 – 10.45am
          • Emergency Management Otago update #10 - 3.45pm
          • Emergency Management Otago update #9 - 8.00am
          • Emergency Management Otago update #8 - 6pm
          • Emergency Management Otago update #7 - 1.15pm
          • Otago CDEM Group update #6 - 9.35am
          • Otago CDEM Group update #5 - 4.50am
          • Emergency Management Otago update #4 - 23.30pm
          • Emergency Management Otago update #3 - 21.15pm
          • Emergency Management Otago Update #2 - 20.20pm
          • Otago Regional Council update #4 - 17.30pm
          • Target date for release of Queenstown's $2 buses announced
          • Emergency Management Otago flooding update #1 - 16.25pm
          • ORC Heavy rainfall Update #3
          • Heavy Rainfall Update 2, 5.15pm Thursday 20 July
          • ORC Heavy Rainfall Media Update #1
          • Residual Flows for Surface Water Takes - community discussion sessions
          • Bus Talk 2: Extreme weather tests buses
          • Pollution Hotline place to report environmental pollution incidents
        • August
          • Boil water notice - 15 August 2017
          • ORC chairman welcomes Dunedin Hospital rebuild announcement
          • Bus Talk 3: New timetable and more coming before the hub
          • Bus Talk 4: More bike racks coming soon
          • Bus Talk 5: Introducing Route 15 - The Ridge Runner
          • Bus Talk 6: More direct bus routes in Maori Hill, Roslyn, Helensburgh and Wakari
          • Dunedin bus network changes part of ‘fundamental shift’ in ORC approach to public transport
          • Bus Talk 7: Communicating timetable and route changes
        • September
          • Our website is changing!
          • Bus Talk 8: Total Mobility scheme an option for those who can’t access the bus service
          • ORC acknowledges former Port Otago chief executive's service
          • Lake snow research points strongly to genetic origins
          • Upper Clutha water management project secures Government funding
          • Bus Talk 9: Monday's the day!
          • ORC monitoring heavy rainfall in Otago region
          • Options and solutions under investigation for discontinued commercial school bus services
          • Alternative travel on World Car Free Day encouraged with free buses
          • World Rivers Day heralds boost for water quality data
          • Ritchies confirmed as provider for Queenstown’s new $2 bus service
          • Regional Council and schools band together to keep withdrawn commercial school bus services running for term four
          • Bus Talk 11: Bus ambassadors help passengers adapt to changes
        • October
          • Bus Talk 12 - Bus drivers have a challenging job
          • Clarification on Wakatipu school bus services
          • Bus Talk 13 - Accessing bus-stop info
          • ORC seeks new Chief Executive
          • Cyanobacteria confirmed in Tomahawk lagoon
          • Potentially toxic algae confirmed in Cardrona River
          • New Queenstown bus service identity unveiled
          • Flood awareness campaign in Queenstown and Wanaka this week
        • November
          • Bus Talk 14: Wifi by Christmas
          • Queenstown’s new bus service unveils route map
          • Bus Talk 15: Hub aims to streamline bus travel
          • Paint in Kaikorai Stream could be deadly to fish
          • Bus Talk 16: New name and look coming for the bus service
          • Queenstown’s new Orbus service launches next week
          • Queenstown’s new $2 bus arrives
          • ORC looking to set minimum flows and water allocations for the Clutha River/Mata-au
          • Appointment of ORC Chief Executive
          • Regional Council thanks Queenstown community for supporting new bus service
          • Upper Taieri River reaching low level
          • Roxburgh recovery works underway
        • December
          • Water management options being presented to Arrow and Wakatipu Basin communities
          • Christmas Hours
          • Any number is too many in Otago
          • Seeking feedback on transport plan changes
          • Dunedin bus patronage increases
          • Spraying Operations
          • High levels of E. coli in Lake Hayes
          • ‘Can I swim here’ launched today, includes 25 Otago sites
          • Low E. coli levels in Lakes Hayes
          • Public reminder to look out for potentially toxic algae this summer
          • Help prevent the spread of Undaria
          • High levels of E. coli at Clifton Falls
      • 2016
        • January
          • Last days of feedback on wilding conifer management
          • Support shown for controlling spread of pest pines
          • Paperless billing pushes rates penalties down
        • February
          • Water metering compliance urged
          • Minimum flow set for Waiwera River
          • ORC keeping an eye out for toxic algae
          • Toxic algae confirmed in the Cardrona River
          • Leith Flood Protection Scheme continuation of works
          • Pomahaka River management strategy drop-in sessions - 17th February and 22 February 2016
          • ORC Resource Consent Application - Kokiri Lime Company Limited
          • Notification of meetings
          • Operative Date of Plan Change 3C (Waiwera catchment minimum flow)
          • Pomahaka River Management Strategy meeting - 9th March 2016
          • Taieri River Management Strategy meetings - 8th and 10th March 2016
          • Otago Regional Council - Poison warning
        • March
          • MPI enlists support in hunt for pest weed
          • ORC to seek views on draft Annual Plan
          • ORC supports hunt for velvetleaf
          • Flood and Drainage Scheme meetings - 15th March 2016
          • Notification of meetings
        • April
          • Regional funding proposed for fight against pest tree
          • Draft Annual Plan queries to be answered in interactive Facebook Q and A
          • Strath Taieri community asked for ideas on river management plan
          • Community volunteers boost Otago Velvetleaf operation
          • Long-serving Port Otago director acknowledged
          • Bus passes gifted to new Syrian arrivals
          • Velvetleaf video - how to stop seeding
          • Notification of Meetings
        • May
          • ORC monitoring developing Otago weather event
          • Submissions close soon on draft Annual Plan
          • Otago farmers urged to stay on the lookout for velvetleaf
          • Otago offers disaster management simulation to international visitors
          • Regional gem shortlisted for national award
          • ORC continuing to monitor Otago river levels
          • Keep Otago’s roads clean and safe
          • ORC welcomes Government funding for fight against pest trees
          • Notification of Meetings - 8th and 22nd June 2016
        • June
          • Getting the jump on foreign invaders
          • Air Quality data breathes new life into website
          • ORC home heating telephone survey
          • First allocations made from ORC environmental enhancement fund
          • ORC adopts 2016-17 Annual Plan
        • July
          • South Dunedin natural hazards conversation urged
          • Simplified fare structure to offer free same zone bus transfers for GoCard users
          • Breach of National Environmental Standards for air - June 2016
          • Kakanui OVERSEER information request
          • Notification of Meetings
          • Proposed Plan Change 5C Integrated Water Management: Manuherikia Catchment
        • August
          • ORC funds large-scale pest control initiative
          • Upcoming changes to the Dunedin bus network
          • Minimum flow recommended for Lindis catchment
          • Award-winning idea for Good Water in Otago
          • One stop-shop to handle payments to local government in Central Otago
          • Minimum flow for the Manuherikia River
          • Drop-in sessions start of community conversation on South Dunedin's future
          • Farm flyover reveals soaring compliance
          • Look out - rooks are about
          • Breach of National Environmental Standards for air - July 2016
          • Notification of Meetings
          • Proposed Plan Change 5A
          • Poison Warning - Wanaka area
        • September
          • New website go-to tool for emergency planning in Otago
          • Communities shine during World Rivers Day (issued on behalf of LAWA)
          • ORC makes decision on proposed Regional Policy Statement for Otago
          • Long-serving ORC councillors attend last meeting
          • Reserve funding approved for wallaby targeting
          • Breach of National Environmental Stanards for air - August 2016
        • October
          • New structure strengthens Otago Civil Defence
          • Queenstown hosting emergency management conference
          • ORC grants boost community pest control efforts
          • October clouds offer silver lining to Otago farmers
          • Stephen Woodhead re-elected as ORC chairman
          • Notice of decisions on the Proposed Regional Policy Statement for Otago
          • Notification of Meetings
        • November
          • New faces take up key committee roles
          • Dog owners warned about toxic algae in waterways
          • Otago civil defence staff head north
          • Otago river levels dropping but forecast to rise again
          • ORC maintaining watching brief despite revised rainfall forecast
          • ORC rainfall monitoring focus on North Otago and Dunedin
          • Rain bursts push up Otago river levels
          • ORC director appointed to Government climate change panel
          • Farmers affected by wet weather
          • Dunedin achieves five consecutive years of air quality compliance
          • Working safely together - Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
        • December
          • ORC invites community feedback on planned bus ‘hub’ (interchange)
          • Summer swimming spot monitoring under way
          • New online guide to safe swimming launched
          • Reminder to Check, Clean, Dry this summer
          • Water of Leith - Flood mitigation works
      • 2015
        • January
          • Otago rivers below or nearing minimum flows
          • Otago rivers still critically low
          • Public urged to be on the lookout for potentially toxic algae
          • ORC issues water shortage direction to safeguard the Taieri
          • ORC extends water restrictions to safeguard the Taieri
          • Notification of Meetings
          • Aerial Spraying
        • February
          • Water Shortage Direction notice for Taieri withdrawn
          • Last chance to have say on transport plans
          • Joint Southland Otago approach to address transport issues
          • Emphasis on biodiversity part of proposed Long Term Plan
          • Notification of Meetings
          • Draft Otago Southland Regional Land Transport Plans 2015-2021
          • Notice of meeting Otago Civil Defence Emergency Management Group
          • Public Notice of Decision on Proposed Plan Change 3B
          • Regional Services poison warning - Queensbury Ridges
          • Resource Consent Application from Southern Clams Limited
          • Proposed Plan Change 3C (Waiwera catchment minimum flow)
        • March
          • Combating climate change is a Long Term Plan priority
          • Positive submissions on transport plans
          • Submissions on Long Term Plan invited soon
          • ORC close to setting a minimum flow for the Lindis catchment
          • ORC to test marine pollution responsiveness
          • Regional Services - Poison Warning
          • Water management public meeting - Lindis Catchment
          • Chatto Creek Possum Control - Poison Warning
          • Notification of Meeting
          • Successful Otago Southland collaboration on transport plan
        • April
          • Public to be updated on flood and drainage schemes work
          • South Otago couple win ORC water quality award
          • Time running out for Long Term Plan submissions
          • Community information session - Clutha and Taieri flood protection and land drainage schemes
          • Notification of Meetings
          • Regional Services Poison Warning
          • Possum control poison warning - Milton Flats
        • May
          • Community input sought into North Otago river management strategy
          • New ORC corporate services director appointed
          • ORC hosting Arrow River meeting
          • Waterway health and road safety paramount during Gypsy Week
          • High water levels in Lakes Wakatipu and Wanaka
          • Proposed Regional Policy Statement for Otago released
          • ORC running water quality drop-in sessions
          • Notification of Council meeting - 6 May 2015
          • Breach of National Environmental Standards for Air - April 2015
          • Operative Date of Plan Change 3B (Pomahaka Catchment Minimum Flow)
          • Request for Tenders Smith Road Pump Station Civil and Electrical Upgrade
          • Proposed Regional Policy Statement for Otago
          • Notification of Meetings
        • June
          • Otago heavy rainfall update - 1700 hrs
          • Otago heavy rainfall update - 2030 hrs
          • Otago heavy rainfall update 4 June 12 noon
          • Earthquakes, flooding highlight the need for community preparedness
          • New southern bus routes being established in Dunedin
          • ORC commends public participation in Long Term Plan process
          • Breach of National Environmental Standards for air
          • Possum control - poison warning
        • July
          • Breach of National Environmental Standards for Air - June 2015
          • LAWA river of the month - Waikouaiti River
          • Poison warning - Mt Creighton Station
          • Poison warning - Bendigo Station, Ardgour Station and Bendigo Creek
          • Notification of Meetings
          • Poison warning - Naseby Forest
          • Poison warning - Poison Creek, Mt Barker, Queensbury and Bannockburn
          • Poison warning - Macraes
          • Poison warning - Four Mile Road, Hyde
        • August
          • New Civil Defence manager/controller appointed for Otago region
          • ORC chairman elected to LGNZ role
          • ORC water management plan changes progressing
          • ORC welcomes strengthened relationship between local government and iwi
          • Breach of National Environmental Standards for air - July 2015
          • Public Notice of Decision on Proposed Plan Change 3C (Waiwera catchment minimum flow)
          • Public Notice of Proposed Plan Change 5A (Lindis: Integrated water management)
          • Poison warning - Hawea Flat, Queensbury and Fruitlands
          • Operative Date of Plan Changes 4B (Groundwater allocation) and 4C (Groundwater management: Cromwell Terrace Aquifer)
          • Notification of Meetings
          • Poison warning - Possum control in the Mopanui area
        • September
          • ORC to consult on wilding pine control involvement
          • Further submissions invited on proposed Regional Policy Statement for Otago
          • New directors appointed at ORC
          • ORC and dairy industry adopt collaborative approach to achieving improved water quality
          • Tsunami sea rise expected for southern coast
          • Environmental air standard breaches
          • Proposed Regional Policy Statement for Otago
        • October
          • Safer Boating Week under way
        • November
          • ORC consulting on flood protection benefits
          • ORC to seek public feedback on wilding conifer management
          • Serious conversation needed on sea level rise issue
          • Otago farmers win river award
          • Continued cooperation on water management sought during dry summer conditions
        • December
          • ORC begins annual recreational water quality monitoring
          • One week left to complete Wakatipu public transport survey
          • Otago/Southland students learning to manage a river
          • Joint conservation work benefiting Otago Peninsula streams
          • Next stage of Leith flood protection improvements to start
          • Otago Regional Council Christmas hours
          • Christmas and New Year Holiday Bus Services
      • 2014
        • January
          • High levels of E. coli in Taieri River near Waipiata
          • E. coli levels in Taieri River near Waipiata drop
          • Aerial Spraying
          • Notification of Meetings: 29 Jan & 12 Feb
          • Ettrick/Roxburgh Possum Control - Poison Warning
        • February
          • Council refrains from supporting motion to back oil and gas exploration in principle
          • Potentially toxic algae reappears in Tomahawk lagoon
          • Time for students to jump on the bus
          • Poisonous algae observed at Ophir
          • Tokomairiro Kaitangata possum control - poison warning
          • Notification of Meeting
          • Teviot Possum Control - Poison Warning
          • Queensbury Ridges - Poison warning
        • March
          • High levels of E. coli remain in upper Taieri River
          • Collaborative water quality website goes live
          • Waipori pump station commissioning
          • Ecosanctuary example of ORC support for biodiversity
          • Plan Change 6A to be operative from May 1
          • Notification of Meetings
          • Notification of Meeting - Regional Transport Committee
          • Pest control staff or sub-contractors needed
        • April
          • Upper Taieri residents to get E.coli briefing
          • Clutha and Taieri flood protection and land drainage scheme meetings
          • Council approves release of draft annual plan
          • ORC to conduct public awareness survey
          • ORC hosting water management workshops
          • Heavy rain expected in North Otago and Dunedin tonight and tomorrow
          • ORC has no plans for harbourside land sale or development
          • Otago flood conditions update 1000hrs
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          • Otago flood conditions update 1730hrs
          • Otago flood conditions update 1600hrs
          • Otago flood conditions update 1300hrs
          • Notification of Meetings
          • Rates Penalty Reminder
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        • May
          • Survey completion date extended
          • Keep Otago’s roads clean and safe
          • Central Otago people urged to improve air quality
          • North Otago irrigators and ORC to jointly tackle water quality issues
          • ORC issues warning about uncontrolled outdoor burning
          • ORC’s new journey planner integrates Google Transit
          • Flood advisory 1630hrs
          • ORC response to AgResearch restructuring decision
          • Breach of National Environmental standards for air
          • Request for Tenders - Routine Water Quality Laboratory Services
          • Request for Tender - Paretai Pump Station Platform modifications
          • Otago Regional Land Transport Programme 2012 - 2015
          • Public Notice of Proposed Plan Change 4B (Groundwater allocation)
          • Silver Peaks - Possum Control - Poison Warning
          • Notification of Meetings
          • Winter rabbit control
        • June
          • New water quality rules to be explained
          • Lookout Point bus route to be reconfigured
          • Tokomairiro Kaitangata possum control - poison warning
          • Breach of National Environmental standards for air - May 2014
          • Notification of meetings
          • Mopanui possum control - Poison Warning
          • Lindis Crossing and Bendigo - Poison Warning
        • July
          • Draft public transport plan out for consultation
          • ORC seeking community involvement in groundwater decisions
          • Revised bus services take effect from end of next week
          • Breach of National Environmental standards for air - June 2014
          • Regional Services Poison Warning - Queensbury
          • Regional Services Poison Warning - Lowburn
          • Notification of meetings
          • Regional Services Poison Warning - Mt Brown, Dublin Bay
          • Regional Services Poison Warning - Locharburn Station
        • August
          • ORC seeking community involvement in groundwater management decisions
          • Further changes proposed for Otago Water Plan
          • ORC welcomes freshwater policy debate
          • Regional Services Poison Warning - Hawea River & Kennels Lane
          • Breach of National Environmental standards for air - July 2014
          • Registrations of Interest – Health and Safety Review and Audit
          • Notice of Meeting - Otago Civil Defence Emergency Management Group
          • Night shooting - Taieri Floodbanks
          • Regional Services Poison Warning - Mahaka Katia at Pisa Flats
          • Notification of Meeting - Otago and Southland Regional Transport Committees
          • Regional Services - Poison Warning Avalon Station
          • Poison Warning - Bendigo/Tarras Possum Control
        • September
          • New environmental risk assessment regime to apply to Otago dairy farms
          • Now’s the time to look for rooks
          • ORC retains First Past the Post voting system
          • Joint flood preparedness sessions
          • Leith flood protection scheme reaches significant milestone
          • Protecting farm waterways when cultivating for winter greenfeed
          • Breach of National Environmental standards for air - August 2014
          • Notification of Meetings
          • Public Notice of right to demand a poll on Local Electoral System
          • Otago Regional Land Transport Programme 2012 - 2015: Variation
          • Summary of Decisions Requested and Making Further Submissions on Proposed Plan Changes
        • October
          • ORC flood advisory: Pomahaka River levels remain high
          • Council hosting wilding pines field day
          • Dairy inspections find disappointing practices
          • ORC seeking feedback on new Significance and Engagement policy
          • Breach of national environmental standards for air
          • Notification of Meetings
          • Possum control - poison warning: Milton-Adams Flat
          • Rates penalty reminder
          • Poison Warning - Silver Peaks, possum control
        • November
          • ORC acknowledges conservationist’s lifelong dedication to the environment
          • ORC to update Upper Clutha community on local flood and erosion hazards
          • Otago features in NZ River Awards
          • Poison Warning - Glendhu forest at Lawrence
          • Summer Rabbit Control
          • Notification of Meetings
          • Poison Warning - Greenland Possum Control
        • December
          • ORC to establish field centre in Oamaru
          • Albert Town Track hazard update
          • Time to Check, Clean, and Dry
          • Tracks to re-open after stability assessment near Albert Town completed
          • ORC monitoring Otago river levels
          • Poison Warning - Locharburn Possum Control
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