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Otago Regional Council
Otago
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Otago, in the south of New Zealand's South Island, is the second largest region in terms of land area. It has a population of 190 600 (2002 census). The city of Dunedin on the east coast is the regional centre.
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OTAGO — A repository for information about natural hazards in Otago is now online.
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OTAGO — The Otago Regional Council (ORC) is warning people to be wary of the possible presence of toxic algae in rivers and lakes throughout the Otago region this summer.
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OTAGO — A ten month Otago Regional Council (ORC) study of water quality in the Kakanui catchment has revealed that water quality parameters have deteriorated in recent years, with many waterways exceeding nationally recognised guidelines for nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorous) and E.Coli (bacteria).
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OTAGO — A new chapter has begun in the relationship between Ngai Tahu in Otago and local authorities in the region.
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OTAGO — The next stage of work in the Leith flood protection scheme will begin in the next few days, after Otago regional councillors let a construction contract to Lund South Limited.
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OTAGO — The Otago Regional Council (ORC) is seeking public comment on whether it should invest about $3.5 million to help develop a proposed irrigation scheme for the Tarras district.
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OTAGO — The Otago Regional Council (ORC) is reminding ratepayers that penalty deadlines for non-payment of rates have changed.
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OTAGO — Otago local authorities are ready for New Zealand Shakeout, the nationwide earthquake simulation drill which will take place this Wednesday (September 26) at 9.26am.
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OTAGO — Time is running out for those who want to have their say on the future of Otago’s public transport system.
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OTAGO — More than 700 Otago households received assistance from the Otago Regional Council’s Clean Heat Clean Air programme during 2011-12 through subsidised replacement of non-complying heating appliances and home insulation.
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OTAGO — Many Otago people are likely to miss the first deadline for complying with new Government regulations dealing with measurement and reporting of water takes, and may face enforcement action for failing to do so.
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OTAGO — Otago Regional Council (ORC) staff are keen to hear from anyone in the region who have seen rooks.
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OTAGO — Otago Regional Council (ORC) chairman Stephen Woodhead announced today that Peter Bodeker has been appointed as the new council chief executive, replacing Graeme Martin, who is retiring.
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OTAGO — The Otago Regional Council (ORC) adopted the Flood Protection Management Bylaw 2012 on 8 August 2012.
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OTAGO — The Otago Regional Council (ORC) has released its new draft Regional Public Transport Plan (RPTP) for public comment.
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OTAGO — ORC rainfall sites in the Otago region have recorded between 50mm and 200 mm over the past three days.
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OTAGO — A potential flood risk still exists in coastal Otago as persistent heavy rain continues to affect the area from the Taieri Plain to the Waitaki River.
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OTAGO — A potential flood risk still exists in coastal Otago due to persistent heavy rain.
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OTAGO — The Queenstown bus service is moving towards becoming fully commercialised, having been subsidised by the Otago Regional Council (ORC) for the past two years.
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OTAGO — The Otago Regional Council (ORC) advises North Otago residents to be prepared for possible heavy overnight rain.
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OTAGO — The Otago Regional Land Transport Programme (RLTP) for 2012-2015 has been completed and will now go to the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) for consideration.
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OTAGO — Michael Skerrett has been appointed to the Otago Regional Council’s natural resources committee.
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OTAGO — An Otago Regional Council (ORC) hydrologist has developed a world-leading, innovative method of measuring high river flows during a flood, using a modified kayak.
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OTAGO — Otago Regional Council chairman Stephen Woodhead says a drop in the number of Otago dairy farms being prosecuted for breaches of permitted activity rules reflects greater awareness of ORC’s enforcement regime.
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OTAGO — The Otago Regional Council (ORC) is seeking public input on its new flood protection bylaw.
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OTAGO — Long-serving Otago Regional Council (ORC) chief executive Graeme Martin is to retire on November 2, subject to the availability of his successor.
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OTAGO — Consent holders for rural water takes in the Otago region are being urged not to leave compliance with new Government water measuring regulations to the last minute.
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OTAGO — Now that proposed Plan Change 6A to the Otago Water Plan has been publicly notified, the Otago Regional Council (ORC) has started preliminary work on related plan changes, which includes addressing discharges from urban stormwater systems.
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MILTON — Milton residents are being encouraged to get involved in a community process aimed at better managing the area’s flood risk.
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OTAGO — The Otago Regional Council (ORC) is hosting two meetings to update Mosgiel and Taieri Plain residents about proposed works on the Taieri flood protection and drainage schemes.
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