Otago Regional Council

Talking Otago with ORC

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Otago Regional Council brings us up to date with management of water, land and air in our region, and promotes ways for you to have your say.

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02-07-2026 - Community engagement on Otago's coastal environment - Fleur Matthews 01.07.2026 5:44

Community engagement on Otago's coastal environment - ORC Manager Policy and Planning Fleur Matthews previews upcoming community engagement on Otago's coastal environment. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

04-06-2026 - The burning question - Peter Kelliher 03.06.2026 4:14

The burning question - ORC Team Leader Investigations Peter Kelliher provides a guide to what can and cannot be burned in outdoor fires, and what do if you see or smell a smokey fire in your area. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

07-05-2026 - Public transport during the fuel crisis - Anita Dawe 06.05.2026 6:51

Public transport during the fuel crisis - ORC General Manager Regional Planning and Transport Anita Dawe outlines the good reasons to consider public transport during (and beyond) these times of fuel uncertainty. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

09-04-2026 - African Feather Grass - Robert Win 08.04.2026 12:10

African Feather Grass - Robert Win chats about the recent incursion of African feather grass in coastal Otago. What happens when an exclusion pest is found? ORC is reviewing is pest plan this year? How can people get involved? Visit orc.govt.nz for more information. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Talking Otago with ORC - 12-03-2026 - Wallaby Control - Gavin Udy 11.03.2026 8:48

Wallaby Control - ORC Project Delivery Specialist Gavin Udy discusses the measures in place to control wallaby population in the south, and the importance of reporting any sighting. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Talking Otago with ORC - 12-02-2026 - ECO Fund - Elodie Letendre 11.02.2026 6:34

ECO Fund - Elodie Letendre, Environmental Funding Lead at ORC, introduces the annual ECO Fund round for community projects and offers some timely tips for those thinking of applying.. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

15-01-2026 - Time to talk boats and safety - Pete Dryden 14.01.2026 5:12

Deputy Harbour Master Pete Dryden outlines the proposed 2026 Navigation Safety Bylaw currently out for public consultation This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

27-11-2025 - ORC Indigenous Biodiversity Strategy - Lisa Scott 26.11.2025 3:10

ORC Indigenous Biodiversity Strategy - ORC's Lisa Scott outlines the purpose of the Indigenous Biodiversity Strategy and calls for more public responses to the survey. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

23-10-2025- Adopt a Drain - Jaylene Harper 22.10.2025 10:04

ORC Catchment Advisor - Upper Lakes, Jaylene Harper, introduces the Adopt a Drain initiative to encourage people to be more aware of stormwater systems. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz