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South OtagoJune 30

Damning report highlights problems at ORC

The relationship between Otago regional councillors and the former chief executive was "unwell if not broken", a damning report into last year’s Clutha dumping incident has found.
Damning report highlights problems at ORC
Damning report highlights problems at ORC
DunedinMay 26

ORC’s draft public transport plan criticised

Roadblocks to creating an integrated public transport system in Dunedin have been lamented by city councillors.
ORC’s draft public transport plan criticised
ORC’s draft public transport plan criticised
DunedinMay 26

Councillors opt for substantial rates rise

Otago ratepayers will face a significant rates rise next year.
Councillors opt for substantial rates rise
Councillors opt for substantial rates rise
DunedinMay 26

‘Intense’ pest control too expensive

An intense approach to pest management will be too heavy on Otago ratepayers, a regional councillor says.
‘Intense’ pest control too expensive
‘Intense’ pest control too expensive
DunedinMay 21

Board chairman slams ‘inadequate’ bus service

Public transport was an issue raised by many presenters during the Otago Regional Council annual plan hearing yesterday.
Board chairman slams ‘inadequate’ bus service
Board chairman slams ‘inadequate’ bus service
DunedinMay 21

Gen Zero critical of council’s relationship with iwi

Generation Zero believes the Otago Regional Council have treated Kai Tahu like a stakeholder rather than a partner.
Gen Zero critical of council’s relationship with iwi
Gen Zero critical of council’s relationship with iwi
DunedinMay 21

Control of local transport revisited by city council

The Dunedin City Council continued its push to take control of the city’s public bus system yesterday as Dunedin Mayor Aaron Hawkins spelled out the need for transport planning and planning for greater urban density to be headed along the same route.
WānakaMay 21

ORC hears plan to restore Lake Hayes

Boosting the flow of water into Lake Hayes by adding some from the Arrow River should help restore the lake’s health, Otago regional councillors have been told.
ORC hears plan to restore Lake Hayes
ORC hears plan to restore Lake Hayes
NewsMarch 11

Councillors unable to vote on changes

Two Otago regional councillors who are farmers have been deemed unable to vote on changes the council is considering around the issue of water permits.
Councillors unable to vote on changes
Councillors unable to vote on changes
NewsJuly 4

Freshwater standards appraised

Otago's water quality should be safe from further degradation under the new national freshwater standards, the Otago Regional Council says.
DunedinJune 26

Water plan action will start well before 2020, ORC says

New water quality rules in Otago will start having an effect well before their introduction in 2020, the Otago Regional Council says.
Water plan action will start well before 2020, ORC says
Water plan action will start well before 2020, ORC says
DunedinJune 26

Smaller buses may be used in future

Smaller buses may be a part of Dunedin's revamped public transport system, as the Otago Regional Council looks for flexibility in the network.
DunedinJune 25

Rate increase unchanged from plan

Otago ratepayers face a 2.49% increase in general rates, following an Otago Regional Council decision to approve its annual plan.
DunedinFebruary 1

Bus use 'reality check'

Analysis showing a decrease of about 1% in use of Dunedin's public bus system is a ''reality check'', Otago regional councillor Bryan Scott says.
Bus use 'reality check'
Bus use 'reality check'
DunedinJanuary 29

ORC debates failure to meet air quality targets

Rather than lobbying the Government to relax air pollution standards, the Otago Regional Council should seek the reinstatement of more substantial subsidies for insulation and clean heating options, Cr Gretchen Robertson says.
DunedinDecember 14

Regional council focus on oversight

An audit and risk committee will be formed to ensure Otago Regional Council is keeping up with law changes, is accountable and its processes are robust.
DunedinNovember 6

Regional councillors moving to tablet use in the new year

The Otago Regional Council is moving with the times.
Regional councillors moving to tablet use in the new year
Regional councillors moving to tablet use in the new year
NewsNovember 1

Water plan change cost at almost $2.5m

Work on regulations to improve Otago's water quality has cost the Otago Regional Council $2.4 million so far.
Water plan change cost at almost $2.5m
Water plan change cost at almost $2.5m
QueenstownSeptember 19

Burn-offs put smoke pollution issue front and centre

The Otago Regional Council had no ''quick fix'' to remedy air pollution caused by outdoor burn-offs - described as a ''significant issue'' across the Otago and Central Otago regions.
Burn-offs put smoke pollution issue front and centre
Burn-offs put smoke pollution issue front and centre
DunedinSeptember 18

Nearly quarter century on council

Retiring councillor Duncan Butcher had the last word at yesterday's final meeting of the Otago Regional Council's 2010-13 three-year term.
Nearly quarter century on council
Nearly quarter century on council
Central OtagoJuly 28

No water investment

The Otago Regional Council's relationship with Tarras Water had got to the point there was no way it could become a dry shareholder, council chairman Stephen Woodhead said.
No water investment
No water investment
NewsJuly 12

Relief for Fish and Game

Water conservation orders have escaped the knife under the Government's freshwater reforms, to the relief of Fish and Game Otago and the disappointment of the Otago Regional Council.
South OtagoJuly 6

Fish and Game seeks improved management

Lake Tuakitoto needs more intensive management than is being employed by the Otago Regional Council (ORC) if the lake's wetland values are to be protected, the Otago Fish and Game Council says.
Fish and Game seeks improved management
Fish and Game seeks improved management
DunedinJuly 5

ORC sets pay for incoming council

Setting pay rates for a council that has yet to be elected is a bit ''strange'', Otago regional councillor Doug Brown says.
ORC sets pay for incoming council
ORC sets pay for incoming council
DunedinJuly 3

Working to implement water rules

A special project team has been set up within the Otago Regional Council to develop its approach to implementing water quality regulation changes.
Working to implement water rules
Working to implement water rules