Talking Otago with ORC: Recent Episodes
Jeff Harford
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Deputy Harbour Master Pete Dryden outlines the proposed 2026 Navigation Safety Bylaw currently out for public consultationThis show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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
Crossing a sand-bar safely - Deputy Harbourmaster Pete Dryden provides a handy overview of sand bars and how to safely navigate them.This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Toitū Te Hakapupu Pleasant River Catchment Restoration Project - Melanie White, ORC Project Delivery Specialist for Toitū Te Hakapupu Pleasant River Catchment Restoration Project, outlines the aims of the project and its progress to date.This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Enviroschools Otago - Co-ordinator Lead Leisa de Klerk is preparing for the next round of hui with schools in the region.This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Rabbit Management - ORC Community Coordinator Biosecurity - Coastal Sophie Gibson-Pinn offers insight into the size and scope of the rabbit management issue in Otago, and what supports are available for landowners.This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Burn Dry, Breathe Easy - Air quality scientist Sarah Harrison offers tips on how to reduce household fire emissions.This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Bus Patronage - ORC Manager Transport Lorraine Cheyne shares news of record bus patronage across Dunedin and Queenstown.This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Long Term Plan - ORC Cr Kevin Malcolm outlines the ways you can have your say in the Long Term Plan process.This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
ECO Fund - ORC Principal Environmental Implementation Anna Molloy outlines funding opportunities through the ECO Fund, which supports community-led projects that protect, enhance or promote Otago's environment. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Spy Wallabies - ORC's Manager Environmental Implementation Libby Caldwell outlines the programme under way to track and destroy wallabies through the use of GPS.This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Boost to ORC ECO Fund - ORC Manager Environmental Implementation Libby Caldwell outlines new opportunities for community groups to seek funding support for projects.This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Toxic algae in waterways - ORC Senior Scientist Water Quality Rachel Ozanne updates us on the signs of toxic algal blooms and encourages us all to be vigilant.This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Toxic Bonfires - Mark Payne, ORC's Principal Advisor - Investigation with the Compliance division offers a few tips on being more thoughtful about what we burn outdoors.This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Wilding Pines - Otago Regional Council chair Gretchen Robertson discusses the recent Government announcement of $7m extra funding for wilding pines control.This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
ORC Land and Water Regional Plan - ORC Manager Policy and Planning Fleur Matthews outlines the community consultation programme around the Land and Water Regional Plan.This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
New Mosgiel Express bus service - ORC Manager Transport Lorraine Cheyne outlines the new Mosgiel Express bus service and other upcoming changes.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Enviroschools Otago - ORC Enviroschools coordinator Robyn Zinc explains the ethos of the programme and what has been achieved in Otago over the past 21 years.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
New ORC CEO - Richard Saunders talks about his vision and plans for the council.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
South Dunedin Future - Jonathan Rowe, Programme Manager at South Dunedin Future, brings us up to date with the joint programme between the DCC and ORC aiming to help South Dunedin adapt to the challenges of flooding and climate change.This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
ORC Chair Gretchen Robertson reports on new initiatives to help control rabbit populations in the region. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Dunedin buses - ORC's new Public Transport Manager Lorraine Cheyne addresses current issues with local bus services.This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Bus Timetable, Route Diversions and Being Kind to our Drivers - Today we talk with Doug Rodgers, Interim Transport Manager for the Otago Regional Council about all things Busses! New Service Timetables, Route Diversions and reminder to be kind to our bus drivers!This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Dunedin bus services - Doug Rogers reports that Dunedin bus timetables will return to their pre-Covid settings from 1 February.This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
ORC senior scientist Rachel Ozanne, looks after the summer recreational programme, where 31 swimming sites are tested weekly for bacteria and 11 sites for toxic algae. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Gretchen Robertson - ORC Chair Gretchen Robertson discusses public consultation on the draft Land and Water Regional Plan.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Enviroschools - Madeline Enright tells us about an environmental action based programme where young people are empowered to design and lead sustainability projects in their schools, neighbourhoods and country.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Amanda Vercoe discusses voting for ORC positions
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Reduced bus timetable - Julian Philips updates the situation caused by driver shortage and winter illness, and points us to where we can get up-to-date information on the current timetables.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
South Dunedin Future - Jonathan Rowe is programme manager for South Dunedin Future, a plan for adapting South Dunedin to the changing climate.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
ORC Transport Manager Doug Rogers outlines the reduced bus services to come into effect on 19 July.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
ORC Bus Service - Transport manager Doug Rodgers explains recent disruptions to bus services and promotes the use of the Transit App.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Tami Sargeant outlines common causes of waterways pollution and the ways to report to ORC. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Julian Phillips outlines the temporarily reduced bus fares and offers tips on travel
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Transport COVID planning - ORC Transport Implementation Lead Julian Phillips discusses the impact of COVID on bus services.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Land and Water Regional Plan - ORC Freshwater and Land Team Leader Tom De Pelsemaeker outlined the consultation process currently under way.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
School Bus Services - Julian Phillips outlines changes to school bus services in Dunedin.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Waterways in Summer - Rachel Ozanne talks about summer recreation water testing and what we can do to stay safe over summer.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz