Where:

Otago Regional Council scheduled drains and waterways in:

• Tokomairaro

• Lower Clutha

Maps of the areas to be sprayed are available on ORC’s website at orc.govt.nz/CluthaSpraying26

When:

1 November 2026 to 30 June 2027.

Why:

This activity is carried out to keep the drains and waterways in our flood control and land drainage schemes free from vegetation build-up and control overgrown willows within the Lower Clutha Matau and Koau river branches.

Work will be carried out by ORC staff and external contractors.

For any enquiries, please contact customerservices@orc.govt.nz or call 0800 474 082.