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Managing our Environment

Land

We monitor soil moisture at key locations throughout Otago.

Land Monitoring

For up-to-date soil moisture and evapotranspiration monitoring data. Read more

Effluent Management

Well-managed effluent is a great source of fertiliser. Making sure it stays on the land and doesn’t leach or runoff (to water) helps ensure local waterways (rivers, streams, lakes, and wetlands) stay healthy. Read more

Forestry

The forestry sector is important to Otago's economy. However, forestry can have negative effects on our environment, especially water quality. Read more

Composting

If you’re planning on running a composting operation of any size, there are some rules in the regional Water Plan and Waste Plan that you need to take into consideration. Read more

Landfills and Offal Pits

If you have a landfill or an offal pit on your property, you must ensure that it isn’t polluting the land, water or air. Read more

Land and Water Regional Plan

Otago Regional Council is developing a new Land & Water Regional Plan. We need community input to help improve water quality and waterways. Read more

Useful information

The monthly climate review and climate outlook
This can still be found as a free service on the NIWA website:
http://www.niwa.co.nz/climate

Landcare Research Soil maps (S-Maps online)
The Landcare Research soil maps (S-Maps online) describe the soil types in New Zealand. They can help you get the best from your land. To find out about the soil types on your property click the link below.
http://smap.landcareresearch.co.nz/home

Fertiliser Association of New Zealand
Fertiliser Association of New Zealand consults with various Regional Councils, including ORC, to help ensure adequate levels of essential nutrients are present for plant growth and animal health. The code of practice, providing principle-based guidelines on supplying nutrients for growing healthy food while at the same time avoiding or minimising the loss of nutrients to the environment, is available here:
https://www.fertiliser.org.nz/Site/code-of-practice/

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