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Find river flow and levels
Find the latest Otago river water flow and levels on our Environmental Data Portal.
Get on board with Orbus
Learn more about Dunedin and Queenstown public transport networks, including routes and times.
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Share your thoughts on any on proposed ideas, plans, policies and strategies that are open for feedback.
ORC rates
Learn how rates are used to fund important activities, what your rates are and how to get your rates emailed.
Report pollution
If you observe a pollution incident to water, air, or land in Otago, call our 24/7 Pollution Hotline.
Find a map
Find useful maps, such as for natural hazards, consents, plans and native planting.
Plans and policies
Find and learn more about the council's various plans, policies and strategies.
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Get involved in local elections
2025 Elections
Take part in the decisions that shape Otago. Get involved in local elections.
Candidate profiles
Read the candidates profiles for the 2025 local elections.
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How does Single Transferable Vote work?
Make sure your vote counts in the local body elections. You do not need to rank all candidates, just those you prefer most.
News
Funding changes for Taieri flood protection projects
29 Aug 2025
Funds will be transferred from the unused Outram project budget to meet the Silver Stream funding gap.
News
Ten bus stop upgrades approved
3 September 2025
Upgrades will include new shelters, seating, lighting, kerb adjustments, and clearer markings to make travel safer and more accessible, especially for young people and older passengers.
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New form sends your pest sightings direct to ORC’s Biosecurity team
We have a new online form to report pests in Otago.
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.
