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Tō kaunihera Your council

The Otago Regional Council looks after Otago’s environment, ensuring activities comply with legislation. Learn about the council’s work, councillors representing you, and our partnership with mana whenua. Find upcoming council meetings, meeting agendas and reports.
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Ō mātau kaikaunihera Our councillors

Ō mātau kaikaunihera Our councillors

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Cr Gretchen Robertson

Cr Lloyd McCall

Cr Alexa Forbes

Cr Gary Kelliher

Cr Michael Laws

Cr Kevin Malcolm

Cr Tim Mepham

Cr Andrew Noone

Cr Bryan Scott

Cr Alan Somerville

Cr Elliot Weir

Cr Kate Wilson

Tō mātau tīma Our team

Tō mātau tīma Our team

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Strategic Directions

Te pātuitaka ki te iwi Iwi partnerships

Te pātuitaka ki te iwi Iwi partnerships

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Partnership with Kāi Tahu

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Significance and engagement policy

Hereka ā-rohe Regional relationships

Hui kaunihera me kā wātaka hui Council meetings and agendas

Hui kaunihera me kā wātaka hui Council meetings and agendas

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Ka mahi ki konei Work here

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Karere o te wā Latest news

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Te Mātāpuna | The Source

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Kā mahere me kā rautaki Plans and strategies

Kā mahere me kā rautaki Plans and strategies

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Me nanao atu te rika Get involved

Community involvement is important. Find upcoming events, workshops, Council meetings and projects open for your participation and feedback.
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Ko rite ki ō whakahokika kōrero Open for feedback

Ko rite ki ō whakahokika kōrero Open for feedback

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Making a submission on a RMA plan or policy statement

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Hinoka kai tō rohe Projects in your area

Hinoka kai tō rohe Projects in your area

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Maintaining the Gains in coastal Dunedin

Roto-Nui-a-Whatu / Lake Tuakitoto

Toitū Te Hakapupu: The Pleasant Catchment River Restoration Project

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Head of Lake Whakatipu - Whakatipu-wai-Māori

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Taiao Environment

The Otago Regional Council works with communities to preserve native animals and plants, and guard against pests. We ensure natural resources – such as our water, air and land are cared for. Our harbourmaster keeps people safe on the water.
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Pūrokohia he parahaka Report pollution

Te taurima hau takiwā Air care

Te taurima hau takiwā Air care

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Te taurima wai Water care

Te taurima wai Water care

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Te taurima whenua Land care

Te taurima whenua Land care

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Reports and publications - land

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Te taurima takutai Coast care

Te taurima takutai Coast care

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Reports and publications - coastal

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Harbourmaster

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Integrated catchment management

Te kaiwhakatere aka Harbourmaster

Te kaiwhakatere aka Harbourmaster

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Report a marine incident

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Taieri Mouth Bar crossing and camera

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Recreational water use

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Application to hold a special on-water event in Otago

Queenstown Lakes Navigational Safety Bylaws

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Te hurika o te āhuaraki Climate change

Te hurika o te āhuaraki Climate change

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Kā kīrearea me te haumaru koiora Pests and Biosecurity

Kā kīrearea me te haumaru koiora Pests and Biosecurity

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Animal pests

Plant pests

Aquatic pests

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Te whakarākei me te tāwharau Enhancing and protecting

Te whakarākei me te tāwharau Enhancing and protecting

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Enviroschools

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Integrated catchment management

Para Waste

Para Waste

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Mahere whenua me te rarauka Maps and data

Mahere whenua me te rarauka Maps and data

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Te whakaaetaka me te tautukuka Consents and Compliance

We promote sustainable behaviours towards natural resources. The Resource Management Act 1991 sets out how we should manage our environment and forms the foundation for many of our rules. Learn about consents and compliance, get help or report environmental concerns.
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Me whai whakaaetaka ahau? Do I need a consent?

Me whai whakaaetaka ahau? Do I need a consent?

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Coastal permits

Dam consenting requirements

Dust suppression

Fish passage and instream structures

Gravel extraction

Sale or purchase of blocks of land

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Rivers, lakes and wetands - working in or around

Guidance on willow control

Wetlands - doing works in or near

Water metering and measuring

Te tono ki te whakaaetaka Apply for a consent

Te tono ki te whakaaetaka Apply for a consent

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Before you apply for a consent

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Assessment of Environmental Effects (AEE)

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Te tukaka whakaaetaka Consents process

Te tukaka whakaaetaka Consents process

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Consents process timeframes

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Kā tono whakamōhio o nāianei Current notified applications

Kā tono whakamōhio o nāianei Current notified applications

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Te āwhina ki te tautukuka me kā puka ārahi Consents help and user guides

Te āwhina ki te tautukuka me kā puka ārahi Consents help and user guides

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Information for catchment and community groups

Information for consultants

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Consents by activity

Tautukuka Compliance

Tautukuka Compliance

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Compliance NES notification

What is pollution?

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Compliance plans and policies

Pollution

Te puka ārahi kaiahuwhenua Farmers Guide

Te puka ārahi kaiahuwhenua Farmers Guide

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Agricultural intensification and dairy support

Animal effluent storage and discharge

Feedlots and Stockholding Areas

Freshwater Farm Plans

FWFP CCCV Introduction

Good practice information

Intensive Winter Grazing

Managing silage

Sediment traps

Stock access to water

Stream clearance and works in waterways and rivers

Synthetic nitrogen fertiliser cap

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Te whakahaere o kā mōrea māori Managing natural hazards

Natural hazards, such as earthquakes, floods, and landslides, can harm communities. Learn how the Council works to identify risks and help communities coordinate, prepare, respond in emergencies and recover.
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Mō kā mōrea māori About natural hazards

Mō kā mōrea māori About natural hazards

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Weather, hazards and climate change

Kā mōrea kai tō takiwā Hazards in your area

Te kaupare waipuke Flood defences

Te kaupare waipuke Flood defences

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Flood, drainage and river management

Flood Repair Programmes

Proposed Infrastructure Investment Programme 2024-2054

Operations and Rivers Work Programmes

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Te urutautaka o te mōrea māori Natural hazards adaptation

Te urutautaka o te mōrea māori Natural hazards adaptation

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South Dunedin

Head of Lake Whakatipu

Work and repair programmes

Otago Natural Hazards Database

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Pūroko me kā Tuhika Reports and publications - natural hazards

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Mahia ki te ipuraki Do it online

Go online and report pollution, apply for a consent, complete applications, sort out your rates and more.
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