Otago Regional Council

Boost local vegetable and fruit production and processing capacity by working with growers, community and industry organisations.

Promote energy efficiency and conservation in homes, industry and business.

Institute procurement practices that give priority to local businesses to keep wealth within the Otago economy.

Maintain effective staff numbers at the ORC to ensure sound environmental management, compliance, public transport and hazard management.

Ensure that Port Otago continues to be an employer and well-managed strategic asset for ORC, Otago primary producers and importers.

Use the knowledge of ORC staff to encourage continual improvement in the rural sector utilising the latest technology and best practice.

Continue the employment opportunities provided by the Jobs for Nature programme through the Eco-Fund and large-scale environmental fund.

Work with local businesses on FareShare programmes, company transport planning and Fringe Benefit Tax maximisation.

Pursue accreditation for ORC as a Living Wage employer.

Grow Otago's resilient economy by protecting the environment and managing resources sustainably.

Lead cross-council collaboration to tackle growth challenges and build resilient regional economies.

Strengthen Otago's economy through continual improvement in Otago Regional Council's own asset management – Port Otago, flood schemes and public transport.

Invest in green jobs for a low emissions economy focusing on reducing consumption, including insulating houses to a high standard.

Investigate ways to reduce living costs for residents so they have more money to spend locally.

Encourage slow tourism to reduce the consumption of resources and carbon emissions and increase the time each tourist stays in the region.

Encourage local processing of products.

Support local food growers and food cooperatives.

Invest in renewable energy.