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Ōtorohanga District Council

Ōtorohanga District covers 1976 square kilometres of beauty, from the peaceful seaside towns of Kāwhia and Aotea in the west, to tranquil Lake Arapuni on the eastern boundary. There are two urban centres of Ōtorohanga and Kāwhia, surrounded by thriving rural communities.

Our website is here to help our community engage with Council and help them complete tasks and service with Council easily.

Election Nominations Received

View nominations received and verified for the 2025 local body elections. View information about standing for election and access the nomination forms. Nominations are open from 4 July to 1 August 2025 at 12noon.

Nominations ReceivedNomination Forms

Latest News

Pre-election Report 2025 New

Take a moment to read Chief Executive Tanya Winter’s Pre-Election Report. She shares her perspective on the key challenges and opportunities facing our rohe and Council, and the kind of leadership she believes we need to navigate the future.

Added 3 days ago

Notice of 2025 Triennial Local Authority Elections and Poll New

This notice outlines which positions are up for election, how voting will take place, and key dates and deadlines for candidates and voters.

Added 4 days ago

Speak up - help shape our district New

Ōtorohanga District Council is always looking for ways to improve the services we deliver and the way we connect with our community. We want to hear from you, our residents, through our Annual Resident Survey.

Added 6 days ago