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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.
Open for feedback
Share your thoughts on any on proposed ideas, plans, policies and strategies that's 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.
Contact us
Get in touch with our friendly customer services team over the phone, online or social media.
News
What matters to you in your community?
23 May 2025
It's time to think about standing in this year’s local government elections.
News
Flyovers starting
23 May 2025
ORC annual winter farm flyovers will focus on land disturbance activities.
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More passengers but reduced funding
30 May 2025
More people using bus services in Otago, but fare revenue has declined
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 white-edged nightshade is the pest of the month.
