On this page you'll find all the various tasks that you can complete online anytime, anywhere.
If you observe a pollution incident to water, air, or land in Otago, let us know by calling our 24/7 Pollution Hotline or contacting us online.
Use our property search to find and calculate current ORC rates for your property.
Need to make a payment to ORC? Pay it online here. ORC rates, fees for a consent, application costs and more, can all be paid online.
Find data on topics such as water, land and air, along with links to maps and databases, such as the Natural Hazards Database, consents maps, a native planting guide and more.
Find all the forms you need to apply for a consent, work with compliance, or work through our policy sheets.
Solictors can access rates information regarding properties they're processing for transfer of ownership. To access this information, you’ll need a RealMe® login.
If you observe a pollution incident to water, air, or land in Otago, let us know by calling our 24/7 Pollution Hotline or contacting us online.
If you have encountered or witnessed a marine incident in Otago, report it immediately to our Harbourmaster team.
Want to know what your current rates are? Or find out where your rates are used? Look up your ORC property rates here.
Want your rates emailed? Need to update your email address? No problem.
Submit your direct debit form by 14 October to never miss an ORC rates payment deadline.
Find all the forms related to rates, such as setting up or updating direct debit, getting your rates emailed, penalty waiver requests and more.
Didn't receive a rates notice? A rates payment doesn't look right? Something else related to rates? Send us an enquiry and we'll get in touch.
Solictors can access rates information regarding properties they're processing for transfer of ownership. To access this information, you’ll need a RealMe® login.
Find a list of consents application forms and other useful information, such as how to pay your consent deposit.
Processing a resource consent application will incur costs that vary based on time and complexity of application. Find out what the fees and charges are.
Still working on something you had consented? You may need to reapply before your current consent expires.
View publicly notified resource consent applications that are currently open for submission, awaiting hearing, being heard or pending a decision.
Got a project that your community or catchment group is interested in starting? Chat to us for any advice regarding consents and possible funding support for processing fees.
Find help and advice regarding consents, including how to contact us for further help or information.
If you observe a pollution incident to water, air, or land in Otago, let us know by calling our 24/7 Pollution Hotline or contacting us online.
You need to notify us and supply information if you want to carry out activities permitted under National Environmental Standards (NES), such as for commercial forestry.
Use our Hazardous Activities and Industries List (HAIL) and Bore search database to find information on current or past land uses that can contaminate land.
If you observe a pollution incident to water, air, or land in Otago, let us know by calling our 24/7 Pollution Hotline or contacting us online.
If you have encountered or witnessed a marine incident in Otago, report it immediately to our Harbourmaster team now.
Notification is required to carry out "Hot works" i.e. burning, cutting, welding, grinding or other similar work involving heat sources on board vessels in a harbour.
Book and secure a visitor mooring at one of two spots at Otago Harbour for a maximum of 48 hours within a 30-day period for your vessel.
Complete this form if you want to hold an event on the water in Otago.
Find key maritime contacts, such as for the ORC Harbourmaster, Coastguard, Port Otago, Ministry of Primary Industries and more.
Find the plans, policies and projects open for consultation or feedback.
Learn more about the ECO Fund that supports community-led projects that protect, enhance or promote Otago's environment. (ECO Fund applications currently closed)
Got a project that your community or catchment group is interested in starting? Chat to us for any advice regarding consents and possible funding support for processing fees.
Learn more and get involved with your community through through the Integrated Catchment Management (ICM) programme.
Register your interest in the Toitu Te Hakapupu: The Pleasant River Catchment restoration project.
Learn more about landowner-led initiatives regarding rabbit control operations in Otago and register your interest.
Find the plans, policies and projects open for consultation or feedback.
Join the ORC team and make a difference to Otago communities and environment — find job vacancies on our recruitment website.
Find information we need from you before you become a supplier or contractor for the ORC.
Subscribe to our different newsletters, including On Stream (general ORC news) and On board with Orbus (public transport news).
Make a privacy or LGOIMA request for information the Otago Regional Council holds.
Chat to our friendly customer services team by phone, email, social media or in person at our offices.
