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22-10-2026 - Lindsay Creek flooding hazard - Jean Luc Payan

2026/10/21

ORC Manager Natural Hazards Jean Luc Payan reports on recent studies and community consulation around the Lindsay Creek flooding hazard This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

24-09-2026 - Changes to Dunedin Bus Network - Anita Dawe

2026/09/23

Changes to Dunedin Bus Network - ORC General Manager Regional Planning and Transport Anita Dawe reports on this week's decisions around fares and zones, and updates us on other upcoming changes to the Dunedin bus network. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

02-09-2026 - Lower Clutha and Lower Taieri flood protection and drainage schemes - Tom Dyer

2026/09/01

Lower Clutha and Lower Taieri flood protection and drainage schemes - A review of rates for the Lower Clutha and Lower Taieri flood protection and drainage schemes is under way. ORC General Manager Science and Resilience Tom Dyer outlines the process. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

30-07-2026 - Preparing for Bird Flu - Robert Win

2026/07/29

This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

02-07-2026 - Community engagement on Otago's coastal environment - Fleur Matthews

2026/07/01

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

2026/06/03

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

2026/05/06

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

2026/04/08

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

2026/03/11

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

2026/02/11

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