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Te Nohoaka o Tukiauau / Sinclair Wetlands
Consultations and feedback are an important part of the democratic process.
Consultations are a formal way of having your voice heard and a key way for the regional council to learn your feedback. They guide outcomes in our policies, plans and strategies for Otago.
On this page are any plans and projects currently open for public feedback. This page also includes consultation on plans and policy statements that are required by the Resource Management Act 2019 (RMA).
We want to know what you think about proposed plans, policy statements or plan changes. How will they impact you? Do the proposals work for your community? What do you like about the proposals? What do you think needs to change? These are currently open for your feedback:
Please note we consult on our Annual Plan and Long-term Plan under the Local Government Act, and this follows a different process. You can find information on the Local Government Act on our Plans and Strategies page.
Do you want to share your thoughts on ORC plans and policies? If you're unfamiliar with the process, we provide guidance to ensure a smooth submission experience.
Unsure about what happens after you submit feedback to ORC? Understand how ORC reviews all submissions, summarizes decisions publicly, and allows further submissions. Learn about appealing the final decision if you disagree.
Council drafts a proposed plan, policy statement or plan change.
This includes consulting with relevant ministries, local authorities, and iwi.
Generally, councils will undertake some form of consultation prior to notification.
After the draft is notified the public can make submissions supporting or rejecting the proposed plan, policy statement or plan change.
The submissions period is open for:
If a hearing is required, it will be held after the submissions period is closed.
Submitters who have indicated they want to speak about their submission will have the chance to do this at a hearing.
You do not need to attend a hearing but it is helpful if the panel has questions for you. Your submission is considered exactly the same irrespective of whether you speak or not.
The recommendation of the hearing panel can be accepted or rejected during a 'decision notified' stage.
Council will consider submissions and other evidence and finalise the plan. Notifications will be sent to all stakeholders.
If you are unhappy with the final decision you can make an appeal. This may result in mediation or hearings via the Environmental or High courts. If no appeals are received the proposed plan will commence.
