Press Release – Otago Regional Council The Otago Regional Council (ORC) Pollution Hotline has received over 40 complaints since Wednesday 25 May regarding the burn off being undertaken at a property in Hwea Flat. ORC Manager Compliance Tami Sargeant said ORC has been on-site twice and is … The Otago Regional Council (ORC) Pollution Hotline has received over 40 complaints since Wednesday 25 May regarding the burn off being undertaken at a property in Hāwea Flat. ORC Manager Compliance Tami Sargeant said ORC has been on-site twice and is working with the property owner to ensure this burn off and other planned burn offs will have as little impact on the community as possible.