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Here's what happened at Council last week New

Check out this video to hear all about what happened at our Extraordinary Council meeting on Tuesday 12 November 2024

Added 10 hrs ago

Learn about Literacy with Louise Payne New

This free workshop is open to anyone wanting to learn about structured literacy, decodables, and how you can help your child learn to read at home. Bring the tamariki if you don't have a babysitter, as we will be providing some fun activities for the kids in the library while you attend the workshop!

Added 13 hrs ago

Opportunity to tender - New

Ōtorohanga District Council controls approximately 65 hectares of flood protection land comprising multiple areas in and around Ōtorohanga. Council will offer licences to cut silage on most of the areas with the remainder to be offered as grazing land. The tender process will begin in December 2025 and licences will commence on 1 July 2025.

Added 2 days ago

Huirimu Water Shutdown - Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd November 2024. New

We have planned to repairs to the Huirimu Dug out on Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd November 2024.

Added 4 days ago

Playground Maintenance - Jim Barker Playground - Reg Brett Reserve

Routine maintenance will begin on Tuesday 19th November 2024 - Weather permitting.

Added 7 days ago

Celebrating Tuia Rangatahi Mysteeq - Growth and leadership

Mysteeq has embarked on an inspiring journey as Ōtorohanga MTFJ Tuia Representative. As we near the end of the wananga year for Mysteeq, it's a great time to reflect on the growth and the journey she has taken.

Added a week ago

Pop-Up Council Colab Sucess

Labour weekend 2024 saw Ōtorohanga, Waitomo and Waipā District Councils work together to deliver key messages and competitions to whanau and Iwi.

Added a week ago

Blackout Poetry Competition

Check out our Blackout Poetry Competition we are running for teenagers This a chance for rangatahi to get creative over the summer break and be into win a prezzy card. It is open to all high school students. Entries close 24th January 2025.

Added 2 weeks ago

Chill Out - No Waste November: Food Waste

Through NOVEMBER we will be sharing some tips on how to reduce food waste, I guess you could call it "Chill Out" No Waste November!

Added 2 weeks ago

Fire hydrant testing/maintenance - Kāwhia Tonwship

We will be carrying out fire hydrant testing/maintenance in Kāwhia Township from Monday 4 November 2024.

Added 3 weeks ago

Draft Ōtorohanga Reserve Strategy & Management Plan

Have your say on our Draft Ōtorohanga Reserve Strategy & Management Plan

Closes Friday 24 January 2025

New whareiti for Windsor Park

New facilities are now open at Windsor Park on Turongo street, Ōtorohanga from Labor weekend 2024.

Added 4 weeks ago

New speed limit signage

The Otorohanga District Council is excited to enhance community safety with the upcoming installation of new speed limit signage as part of the endorsed Speed Management Plan 2024.

Added a month ago

New marae signage for our district.

New Marae signs are being installed across the district to improve driver awareness and enhance community safety, just in time for Labour weekend.

Added a month ago

Confirmed Decision to Close Road - Targa NZ 2024 Rally - 25th and 26th October 2024

Council confirms decision to temporarily close the following roads to enable Targa NZ to hold a tarmac rally on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th October 2024.

Added a month ago

Road Maintenance to Begin on Ngutunui Road - October 2024

Ngutunui Road repairs begin this week, October 7th, with 12-week road closures from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Added a month ago

Managing the spring growth

Spring has sprung, and our contractors are working very hard to keep up with the lush green grass! While we are happy to see the sun shining, the rain falling and all this new growth - at times the grass can get away on us. We are doing our best to stay on top of the mowing, but the wet spring weather can delay our work programme.

Added 2 months ago

Request for tender - reseals

All our tenders can be found on www.gets.govt.nz and you can find this one with the reference 30204175. Tender Open Date: 2.00pm Thursday 26 September 2024 Tender Closing Date: 2.00pm Thursday 17 October 2024 Tender award to be published on GETS only - www.GETS.govt.nz For further information, contact our Contract Manager to Robbie Whiteman [email protected]

Added 2 months ago

Adoption of Local Alcohol Policy 2024

On 24 September 2024 , Council finalised the Ōtorohanga District Local Alcohol Policy 2024, following public consultation and the hearing of submissions on what we had proposed. You can check out our new policy here - https://www.otodc.govt.nz/documents-and-forms

Added 2 months ago

Ake Ake Ake - Te Wiki o te reo Māori

Ōtorohanga District Council celebrates Te Wiki o te Reo Māori -Kia māhorahora te reo -let's make it seen, let's make it heard.

Added 2 months ago

A day of renewal at Huipūtea Reserve

Mana Whenua representation, community members and Ōtorohanga District Council Elected Members and staff came together on 29 August to witness a moment of renewal and connection as eight kahikatea saplings found their new home underneath Huipūtea.

Added 3 months ago

Waikato Water Done Well - Ōtorohanga District Council says yes to progressing a regional model

At their Council meeting this week (27 August 2024) Ōtorohanga District Council voted unanimously to opt in to progressing this Waikato regional model for water services delivery thus endorsing this vision for our community.

Added 3 months ago

Council votes to keep Rangiātea Māori Ward amid strong support

Ōtorohanga District Council (ŌDC) made a significant decision today to keep the Rangiātea Māori Ward, following strong support from our Elected Members and Iwi partners. Council decided to continue having two of our 10 members elected by voters on the Māori Electoral Roll.

Added 3 months ago

Whakaaro Marama – The Clear Thinkers

Our 2024 Ōtorohanga College students Kaelis Campbell, Taylah Montgomery, Dequan Atarangiata, Kaia Turner, and Samiah Grey share their journey as they thrive to be empowered young leaders, and creating initiatives and projects to better our future.

Added 3 months ago

Ngutunui Road - Safety Signs

New safety signs have been installed on Ngutunui Road warning drivers to slow down.

Added 3 months ago

Older persons housing visit.

Early August saw our pop-up team head out to our housing units with soup, scones, goodies and asked how they were finding the services we provide for them.

Added 3 months ago

Celebrating Tuia Rangatahi Mysteeq - 26th July 2024

This year we will follow Mysteeq as she embarks on this inspiring journey as Ōtorohanga MTFJ Tuia Representative.

Added 4 months ago

Celebrating Tuia Rangatahi Mysteeq - 5th July 2024

This year we will follow Mysteeq as she embarks on this inspiring journey as Ōtorohanga MTFJ Tuia Representative.

Added 5 months ago

STEM - Term Four

Are your children interested in science, technology, engineering, or maths? Do they want to try new things in a hands-on, fun environment? Do they just love making stuff? Then they’ll love our Term 4 STEM sessions!

Added 5 months ago

Ōtorohanga District Council submission on the Local Government (Electoral Legislation and Māori Wards and Māori Constituencies) Amendment Bill.

Ōtorohanga District Council (ŌDC) welcomes the opportunity to submit on the Local Government (Electoral Legislation and Māori Wards and Māori Constituencies) Amendment Bill.

Added 5 months ago

Ōtorohanga Caravan Park and Holiday Camp

Council has confirmed that no new operating lease will be established for the camp in the immediate future. The operation of the Ōtorohanga Caravan Park and Holiday Camp as a business, providing temporary visitor accommodation, will end on 30 June 2024.

Added 5 months ago

Ngāti Whāwhākia Taonga Gifting Ceremony

Members of Ōtorohanga District Council were invited to attend a ceremony at the Ōtorohanga Museum on 25 May, alongside museum trustees and Mana Whenua, to receive taonga being gifted by Ngāti Whāwhākia of Aotea.

Added 6 months ago

Dog registrations 2024

Dog registrations will be sent out this Friday, 31 May 2024. Registering your dog is not only a requirement of the Dog Control Act, but the money goes toward paying for our Animal Control service, which helps to keep our communities safe.

Added 6 months ago

Removal of two oak trees - Ōtorohanga

Two oak trees have been identified for removal due to them outgrowing their space. The root systems of the trees are causing issues with critical infrastructure - breaking and blocking sewage and stormwater pipes.

Closed Wednesday 5 June 2024

Economic Wellbeing Strategy

What does economic wellbeing look like for Ōtorohanga District, and what do we need to do to get there? Our district has recently moved into an exciting period of growth and development, which means it's our time to invest for the future and increase our focus on community wellbeing and relationships to make Ōtorohanga an even better place to live, work and enjoy.

Closed Monday 20 May 2024

ANZAC parades for Ōtorohanga District 2024

Join us for our Anzac Day civic services 🍁 Ōtorohanga Memorial Park - 10am Kāwhia Community Centre - 1pm

Added 7 months ago

Ōtorohanga Multipurpose Community Hub feasibility study

Ōtorohanga District Council is pleased to announce the completion of a thorough exploring the possibility of a Multipurpose Community Hub in Ōtorohanga.

Added 7 months ago

Our Long Term Plan 2024 - 2034 - now open for public feedback

“Kia Mau Tātou Ki Te Ara – Steady as she goes” represents the sentiment behind Ōtorohanga District Council’s considerable planning efforts, as we strive to navigate the economic challenges facing us all and prioritise the needs of our communities in our proposed Long Term Plan (LTP) 2024 – 2034.

Added 8 months ago

Easter Weekend Hours

Find out what council services are closed or open over the Easter weekend.

Added 8 months ago

Earthquake prone buildings in Ōtorohanga District

Ōtorohanga is following a national system led by MBIE to manage earthquake-prone buildings in our district. Council has a role in this process – as a regulatory body issuing the EPB notices.

Added 8 months ago

Poukai 2024

A delegation of Council and staff attended the Poukai at both Aotearoa Pā and Maketū this month. As Council builds genuine partnership relations with Māori across the district, we will continue to attend and support this kaupapa.

Added 8 months ago

Change to Animal & Noise Control function

After ten plus years of service, our long-standing Animal Control Officer is off to take on a new role at another organisation. We have taken this opportunity to review our Animal and Noise Control function and how we best align this to the needs of our district, in the most cost-effective way

Added 9 months ago

Reappointment of Chief Executive - Tanya Winter

Mayor Max Baxter is pleased to announce the reappointment of Tanya Winter as the Chief Executive for Ōtorohanga District Council.

Added 9 months ago

Ōtorohanga Multipurpose Community Hub

Our district is growing, and our community has told us it wants to see more vibrancy and investment in key infrastructure to help make the district an even better place to live, work and play.

Started Saturday 1 July 2023

Reserves Management Strategy

Ōtorohanga’s local parks and reserves are a key asset for the community, as the town grows, it is important that the parks and reserves continue to reflect and support the needs and aspirations of the people that live, work and play here.

Started Friday 10 November 2023

Economic Wellbeing Strategy

Our district has recently moved into an exciting period of growth and development, which means it's our time to invest for the future and increase our focus on community wellbeing and relationships to make Ōtorohanga an even better place to live, work and enjoy.

Started Friday 10 March 2023

Interim Speed Management Plan

The way speed limits are set throughout New Zealand is changing. This means that decisions on speed management are able to be made at a more localised level in the future. Setting safer speed limits to address specific issues and community concerns on our network is something that Council has new systems and tools available to implement.

Completed Sunday 30 July 2023

Ōtorohanga Rural Concept Plan - phase two

Ōtorohanga District Council, together with our partners and communities, want to make plans that focus on our people, our places and our partnerships, weaving the threads of resilience, sustainability and transformation, together with our community’s aspirations.

Started Tuesday 5 September 2023

Kāwhia, Aotea and Ōpārau Concept Plan - phase two

Started Tuesday 10 October 2023

Our Long Term Plan 2024 - 2034

We are currently working on our Long Term Plan, so we can better serve our people, places and partnerships. Your input is invaluable to us, which is why we invite you to join us at our upcoming whānau/family friendly open days.

Added 9 months ago

Music sessions at Kāwhia Hall - a celebration

A member of our community recently took the amazing initiative of running open music sessions at the Kāwhia Hall every Wednesday.

Added 9 months ago

Future for Local Government - Final Report, June 2023

The Future for Local Government report - He piki tūranga, he piki kōtuku - said the relationship between central government and local government needed to be improved to better serve New Zealand communities.

Added one year ago

New chair appointed for Risk and Assurance Committee

Ōtorohanga District Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Peter Stubbs as Independent Chair of Council’s Risk and Assurance Committee.

Added 2 years ago

Improvement Plan - result of the 2022 Annual Residents Survey

We have now created an improvement plan, based on the feedback given to us in the Annual Residents Survey

Closed Friday 15 September 2023

Kings Coronation Tree Planting Ceremony

Added 2 years ago

We're moving back in!

The important work on our office building is completed.

Added 2 years ago

Kāwhia Community Board Member Ken Briggs Resigns

Kāwhia Community Board Member Ken Briggs has resigned from his position due to ill health.

Added 2 years ago

Ōtorohanga and Waipā councils approve Joint Contract

Ōtorohanga District Council and Waipā District Council have approved a joint watermain renewals contract which aims to save ratepayers’ money on water services delivered across the two districts.

Added 2 years ago

Council to collaborate in support of subdivision development in Ōtorohanga

Added 3 years ago

Ōtorohanga Town Concept Plan – tell us what you think the future should look like

We’re creating a plan for the future of Ōtorohanga Town and we need to hear what you think the future looks like!

Added 3 years ago

Mountain View Road Reservoir - additional storage tank

Earthworks commence on new water storage tank.

Added 3 years ago

Establishment of a Māori ward for Ōtorohanga District given the green light by Council

At the 20 April meeting of the Ōtorohanga District Council a resolution was made to establish a Māori Ward for the 2022 triennial election.

Added 4 years ago

A little Council with big dreams - the long term plan for Ōtorohanga

Aspirational is the buzz word for Ōtorohanga District Council’s Long Term Plan (LTP) 2021 – 2031. For the past 18 months both Elected Members and staff have been working hard to create a plan for the district that sees it move from a state of austerity to a state of vibrancy.

Added 4 years ago

Gradara Avenue - watermain construction

Works will begin on the new watermain being installed on Gradara Avenue.

Added 4 years ago

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.

Added 4 years ago

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

Added 4 years ago

Ōtorohanga Water Supply

Why is our water tasting and smelling "muddy" at the moment?

Added 4 years ago

New parking area

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.

Added 4 years ago

Water conservation - every drop counts

Slow the flow, save H20

Added 4 years ago

New CouncilMARK™ report highlights rates versus investment tension

Ōtorohanga District Council has received our first CouncilMARK™ report today, finding a small council focused on core priorities that is facing increasing pressure to meet growing community and infrastructure expectations.

Added 4 years ago

Countdown Otorohanga renewal of its off-licence

GENERAL DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED, a duly incorporated company having its registered office at 80 Favona Road, Auckland has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Otorohanga District Council for the renewal of its off-licence in respect of the premises situated at 123 Maniapoto Street, Otorohanga, known as Countdown Otorohanga.

Added 4 years ago

Wigs on for Wednesday

Council staff are ‘getting wiggy’ today and raising money in support of the Child Cancer Foundation

Added 4 years ago

Ōtorohanga District waste audit

We are carrying out a yellow bag waste audit to identify what we as a District are sending to landfill.

Added 4 years ago

New building consent exemptions are almost here

From 31 August 2020, some building projects will no longer need building consents

Added 4 years ago

Watermain upgrade construction works - Mountain View Road

Works will start on 22 May and is expected to be completed within a 16-weeks. Work will start at the Mountain View Rd/ Kakamutu Road intersection, progressing along Mountain View Road finishing at Gradara Avenue.

Added 5 years ago

Raahui lifted on Waikato and Waipaa rivers

The raahui was put in place to allow the wellbeing and spirit of the rivers and waterways to regenerate and rejuvenate. Now everyone can return to using our awa.

Added 5 years ago

WWEOC to join forces with South Waikato and Taupō

Western Waikato Emergency Operating Centre (WWEOC) is joining forces with two other Waikato EOCs to provide a combined civil defence response when the country moves into Alert Level 2.

Added 5 years ago

Rahui on the Waikato and Waipa Rivers

The raahui will remain in place until the safety of river users is ensured.

Added 5 years ago

Kio Kio United Rugby Football Club Incorporated renewal of conditions of a Club Licence

Kio Kio United Rugby Football Club Incorporated has made application to the District Licencing Committee at Ōtorohanga for the renewal of conditions of a Club Licence in respect of the premises situated at 135 Paewhenua Road, Ōtorohanga known as Kio Kio United Sports Club.

Added 5 years ago

Otewa Road improvements

Inframax Construction will soon be starting minor safety improvement work and traffic calming measures around Otewa School

Added 5 years ago

Raglan Road Traction Sealing

We are commitment to improving the safety of local roads and reducing maintenance costs will soon see parts of Raglan Road sealed.

Added 5 years ago

Healthy homes for kiwis

The NZ Green Building Council is a not for profit with a vision of healthy warm homes for New Zealanders. Working with the sector a free online tool was created where Kiwis can check if their house is healthy and warm.

Added 5 years ago

Change of classification of reserve

Objections, with reasons, to the change of classification must be received by Friday 13 December 2019.

Added 5 years ago

Wharepuhunga Road rehabilitation

Work will soon be underway to improve the safety of Wharepuhunga Road with just over 1km of the road scheduled to be fixed in the coming months.

Added 5 years ago

Proposed Amendment of Traffic Bylaw 2005

We want to amend our Traffic Bylaw 2005 to improve the safety of those residents on Old Te Kuiti Road who have very limited sight distance when exiting and entering their driveways.

Added 5 years ago

Candlelight vigil - Mayor's speech

A candlelight vigil was held on Sunday 17 March at the Village Green

Added 6 years ago

Stopbank pathway - starting soon

On Tuesday 5th March, work will begin on the construction of the stopbank pathway

Added 6 years ago

Oparau and Districts Club renewal and variation of the operating hours and designation of a club licence

Oparau Community and District Club Incorporated 33 Rotoiti Road Oparau has made application to the Otorohanga District Licensing Committee for the renewal and variation of the operating hours and designation of a club licence in respect of the 33 Rotoiti Road Oparau known as Oparau and Districts Club

Added 6 years ago

Proposed Revision of Road Improvement Program

Council is proposing to revise the form of its road improvement program

Closed Monday 6 March 2023

Oparau Roadhouse renewal of an on-licence

WB & BJ Rogers Limited 4370 State Highway 31 Oparau has made application to the Otorohanga District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an on-licence in respect of the 4370 State Highway 31 Oparau known as Oparau Roadhouse

Added 6 years ago