To support that objective, Council has completed a Long-Term Plan 2024-2034 Consultation Document based on our detailed plans for years 1 to 3 and beyond.

‘A Stronger Future for Otago Long-Term Plan 2024-2034 Consultation Document’ is available for feedback from 28 March to 28 April 2024.

This document identifies three key issues that Council is seeking community feedback on:

• Large-scale environmental projects — new funding is proposed for Otago
• Public Transport in Dunedin and Queenstown — increased expenditure is proposed to improve services.
• Changes to how services are rated are proposed. This would affect every property in Otago, but the impact would vary for each.

Read the ‘A Stronger Future for Otago Long-Term Plan 2024-2034 Consultation Document’ and have your say online at orc.govt.nz/ltp. Paper copies can be collected from ORC offices or your local library.

Drop-in events are also being held around Otago in April, so people can talk to Councillors about what’s proposed. Submissions close at 11.59pm on 28 April 2024.

Hearings will be held from 20 May 2024. If you would like to speak about your written submission, please include this in your submission.