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ORC updated on rescue helicopter
25 Sept 2025
The council meeting received an update from the trust - who treated 1,998 patients, completed IFR routes, and acknowledged ORC’s $350,000 annual funding
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Community transport trial in Ōamaru
24 September 2025
Otago Regional Council is funding a six-month Ōamaru community bus trial
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Public submissions open for QLDC’s Shotover consent
20 September 2025
Applications for consent to discharge wastewater to the Shotover River/Kimiākau are open for submission.
Learn more about ORC
Your councillors
Our 12 Otago Regional Councillors represent the region's four constituencies — Dunedin, Moeraki, Dunstan and Molyneux.
The ORC team
The ORC team includes scientists, analysts, biosecurity officers, catchment advisors and more — all working for Otago communities and the environment.
Partnership with Kāi Tahu
Our partnership with Kāi Tahu aims to build a strong and lasting relationships.
Projects in your area
We have projects happening across the Otago region. Find collaborative and community-driven projects in your area.
Pest of the month
Find out why Rooks are the pest of the month.
