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Deemed permits

All water permits granted in the Otago region under old mining laws will expire on 1 October 2021. If you want to keep using water, you’ll need to apply to ORC for a new water permit (a type of resource consent) before 30 June 2021. Read more

Upcoming Otago water plan changes

Find out more about the upcoming water plan changes that may impact you. Read more

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ORC taking Manuherekia Rohe water management scenarios to the community for feedback

  • 18 May 2021

ORC receives report on states and trends of freshwater in Otago

  • 14 April 2021

ORC presenting river management proposal to Arrow and Cardrona communities

  • 11 March 2021

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