Community update - SH3 / Waikeria Road intersection
Manned stop/go will be in place from 19 April 2021
Gradara Avenue - watermain construction
Works will begin on the new watermain being installed on Gradara Avenue
Consultation Closed - Class 4 Gambling Venues Policy Review
We are currently working on collating the information from the submissions and will make a notification to the public once the date for the public hearing has been set.
Our opening hours will be reduced over Easter weekend however you can still call us 24/7 on 07 873 4000
Buzzy Bee getting a revamp at the Menzshed
Our iconic Buzzy Bee is currently getting a much needed refurbishment from the team at the Menzshed, Ōtorohanga, ahead of the upcoming Long Term Plan 2021 – 2031 drop-in sessions.
The nomination period has now closed and one nomination was lodged.
Waikato/Coromandel changes to open fire season
As of 8am Friday 12 March Ōtorohanga will be in an open fire season
Kāwhia & Ōtorohanga cemeteries - gravesite damage
If you see anyone causing damage in any of our cemeteries, please notify Council right away by calling 07 873 4000.
Boil Water Notice - Arohena Rural Water Supply Scheme
Residents and users on the Arohena Rural Water Supply Scheme need to boil their water for at least one minute
Huiputea Drive Project - Road Lowering near Reg Brett Reserve
Our project to lower the section of Huiputea Drive that runs underneath the KiwiRail bridge is now able to resume
Boil Water Notice - Kahorekau and Huirimu Rural Water Schemes
Residents and users on Kahorekau and Huirimu Rural Water Schemes need to boil their water for at least one minute
COVID 19 Alert Level Boundaries Interactive Map
There is a field where you can enter an address and the map will zoom straight to that address and tell you what your Level is.
Kāwhia Community Board - resignation
The Kāwhia Community Board will be seeking nominations from Tuesday 16 February.
COVID-19 Testing Centre - Ōtorohanga
A testing centre has been set up at the Tigers Sports Club on Orahiri Terrace
Island Reserve flood retention maintenance
We will be doing some maintenance on a pipe near the Tigers Sports Club
The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) is celebrating a significant milestone!
The MTFJ is a valuable programme which has grown from a four-council pilot in June 2020 to now involve 23 rural councils working with MSD to deliver an outstanding result
Why is our water tasting and smelling "muddy" at the moment?
Restricted fire season declared
As of 8am on Tuesday 3 February, the Waikato region is now in a restricted fire season
Here are our service hours over the next two weekends for Auckland Anniversary and Waitangi Day public holidays.
With the addition of a new parking area on Phillips Avenue, it will now be easier and safer to gain access to the Stopbank Pathway: Te Ara a Waiwaiā i O-rāhiri.
A section of Okupata Road has been identified for traction sealing treatment and this is currently underway by Schick Civil Construction Ltd.
Media release regarding the Kāwhia water supply over the summer period.