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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 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.
Contact us
Get in touch with our friendly customer services team over the phone, online or social media.
Get involved in local elections
2025 Elections
Take part in the decisions that shape Otago. Get involved in local elections.
Do you want to stand?
Care about here? Stand for Otago.
Are you enrolled?
Want to vote on the future of the Otago region? You need to be enrolled.
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.
General
Bus route changes
30 May 2025
Routes and timetables are changing for in Dunedin and Queenstown
News
A new electric rideshare service debuting in Mosgiel
11 June 2025
Order a wheelchair-accessible 22-seat electric bus, on demand, in Mosgiel.
News
Shotover decision made
10 June 2025
Enforcement Order over the Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant has been approved by the Environment Court.
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 Cape Ivy is the pest of the month.
