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DunedinJune 10

ORC to consult on bus fare changes

Zones are back on the table for Otago bus users on the same day as Labour made a pitch to ride the buses for $10 a week.
ORC to consult on bus fare changes
ORC to consult on bus fare changes
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DunedinFebruary 25

Nil rates rise backed by ORC - RMA changes dependent

The Otago Regional Council has backed a nil rate increase in its annual draft plan but changes around resource management may have the final financial say.
Nil rates rise backed by ORC - RMA changes dependent
Nil rates rise backed by ORC - RMA changes dependent
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DunedinNovember 9

Desks to be kept in new ORC office

The Otago Regional Council is going to take its desks with it when it moves into its new building.
Desks to be kept in new ORC office
Desks to be kept in new ORC office
DunedinJuly 15

ORC reveals name of new headquarters

Two feature panels being installed on the side of the Otago Regional Council building this week hold clues to the name of the new premises.
ORC reveals name of new headquarters
ORC reveals name of new headquarters
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DunedinJune 4

Otago rivers by and large ‘in really good state’

Otago's rivers are by and large "in a really good state", the latest summer recreation report card says.
Otago rivers by and large ‘in really good state’
Otago rivers by and large ‘in really good state’
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DunedinJune 2

Bus hub: Focus on central city safety

Preventing crime at Dunedin’s bus hub could hinge on ensuring threats are responded to rapidly, deploying prominent patrols and adjusting the area’s design, a report suggests.
Bus hub: Focus on central city safety
Bus hub: Focus on central city safety
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DunedinJune 2

ORC’s pest plan ‘partially effective’

The Otago Regional Council is effective at raising awareness of the threats wallabies pose to the region, less so at actually dealing with the pest, a new report says.
ORC’s pest plan ‘partially effective’
ORC’s pest plan ‘partially effective’
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DunedinMay 28

Up to $2m to go to new environmental fund

A new $2 million fund for environmental projects will go ahead next year, but in its first year it will not be paid for by the Otago Regional Council rates take.
Up to $2m to go to new environmental fund
Up to $2m to go to new environmental fund
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DunedinMay 11

Email addresses shared by ORC

Hundreds of people have been caught up in a privacy breach after the Otago Regional Council broke confidentiality and shared their email addresses - twice.
Email addresses shared by ORC
Email addresses shared by ORC
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DunedinMay 6

'Intense ocean warming' on Otago coast

Otago's coast is experiencing ‘‘some of the most intense ocean warming’’ anywhere in NZ and a co-ordinated response is required to ensure its future health, an environment group says.
'Intense ocean warming' on Otago coast
'Intense ocean warming' on Otago coast
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DunedinMarch 20

Councillors divided over handling water issues

One regional councillor says seeking legislative changes to address gaps in Otago’s water plan is a "terrible solution".
Councillors divided over handling water issues
Councillors divided over handling water issues
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DunedinMarch 20

Draft 10-year public transport plan ‘quite progressive’

Otago's blueprint for public transport remains "quite progressive" despite central government driving in the other direction, a regional councillor says.
Draft 10-year public transport plan ‘quite progressive’
Draft 10-year public transport plan ‘quite progressive’
QueenstownFebruary 27

Queenstown Lakes residents sick of ‘hopium’

Queenstown Lakes residents are wary of proposals providing a false sense of hope in the face of ongoing pressure as the fastest-growing district in Otago, a regional councillor says.
Queenstown Lakes residents sick of ‘hopium’
Queenstown Lakes residents sick of ‘hopium’
DunedinOctober 24

Freshwater plan: ORC councillor resigns after govt steps in

A long-time Otago regional councillor has resigned in protest after the govt moved this week to stop the council from voting on its plan to protect the environment.
Freshwater plan: ORC councillor resigns after govt steps in
Freshwater plan: ORC councillor resigns after govt steps in
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DunedinOctober 24

Council’s ‘concerning’ correspondence issues criticised

The ORC has been criticised after a councillor deleted emails which should have been available for public scrutiny.
Council’s ‘concerning’ correspondence issues criticised
Council’s ‘concerning’ correspondence issues criticised
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DunedinOctober 22

Intervention ‘very sad day for democracy’

The Otago Regional Council will not vote today on tougher new rules for the environment after an "11th hour" intervention by the government.
Intervention ‘very sad day for democracy’
Intervention ‘very sad day for democracy’
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NewsOctober 3

ORC to vote on plan notification options

An offer from Environment Minister Penny Simmonds was left on the table and the ORC will now consider three options when a vote on notifying its controversial land and water plan takes place later this month.
ORC to vote on plan notification options
ORC to vote on plan notification options
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NewsOctober 2

To delay or not to delay the question

Otago regional councillors will today hold their third extraordinary meeting in the past four weeks to discuss the council’s deepening relationship with Environment Minister Penny Simmonds.
To delay or not to delay the question
To delay or not to delay the question
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DunedinSeptember 22

South D risk assessment delayed after review

A detailed assessment of surface flooding, coastal erosion and high groundwater risks facing South Dunedin has been delayed until next year after a draft report was found to be lacking.
South D risk assessment delayed after review
South D risk assessment delayed after review
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BusinessMarch 27

Port being asked for millions in dividends to offset rates

The Otago Regional Council is asking Port Otago to pay nearly $60 million in dividends over the next three years to offset rates.
Port being asked for millions in dividends to offset rates
Port being asked for millions in dividends to offset rates
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DunedinMarch 25

Council retains free fares for children

Children aged under 13 will not be charged for bus trips in Dunedin and Queenstown, but the brakes have been applied to subsidised fares for other young people.
Council retains free fares for children
Council retains free fares for children
DunedinApril 24

Council may support Free Fares campaign

The Otago Regional Council will consider supporting a national campaign to make public transport free for certain users.
Council may support Free Fares campaign
Council may support Free Fares campaign
DunedinOctober 25

Robertson elected as ORC's new chair

Otago Regional councillors have elected Cr Gretchen Robertson as chair and a fresh face as her deputy.
Robertson elected as ORC's new chair
Robertson elected as ORC's new chair
DunedinOctober 18

Harbourmaster sounds warning ahead of Labour Weekend

As the summer boating season kicks off, Otago Regional Council harbourmaster Steve Rushbrook is looking for safe boating behaviour all over Otago.
Harbourmaster sounds warning ahead of Labour Weekend
Harbourmaster sounds warning ahead of Labour Weekend
DunedinSeptember 14

Storms could cost ORC over $2 million

Flood damage from four winter storms this year could cost the Otago Regional Council more than $2 million.
Storms could cost ORC over $2 million
Storms could cost ORC over $2 million