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The Otago Regional Council conducts in-depth research and publishes reports covering a wide range of coastal aspects, including natural hazards, coastal erosion, land management, and maritime safety.
Our studies delve into water quality, environmental status, changes in shoreline positions, and responses to marine oil spills. By providing this comprehensive information, we aim to educate the public about Otago's coastal environment thoroughly. These resources promote safer practices, informed decision-making, and sustainable management of coastal land, waters, and ecosystems.
September 2014
ISBN 978-0-478-37689-0
PDF | 1 MB
This report assesses changes in shoreline position between Nugget Point and Chrystalls Beach between 1946 and 2012. A survey of the offshore bathymetry and onshore surface profiles was completed in...
April 2005
ISBN 1-877265-14-4
PDF | 1 MB
This report presents a comprehensive review of the environmental status of Otago’s near shore coastal environment.
August 2022
2022233CH
PDF | 2 MB
June 2022
2022150HN
PDF | 11 MB
December 2008
PDF | 930 KB
This report summarises results from a range of water monitoring programmes undertaken by ORC between 2003 and 2008 in northern and coastal river catchments.
July 2007
PDF | 513 KB
This report has been written to summarise the biology, ecology, and impacts of didymo in the Otago context. It presents the results of a monitoring programme on the Fraser River, and photographic monitoring studies from the Clutha River/Mata-Au, Hawea, and Fraser Rivers.