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Kāwhia water disruption - we are investigating New

We are aware there have been some issues with water in Kāwhia overnight and we currently have staff in the township investigating. We hope to get to the cause of the issue soon and get it fixed. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Added 2 days ago

Summer Legends Summer Reading

Sign up for our Adult Summer Reading Challenge in Beanstack. Haven’t downloaded the app? Do it today! It’s free, it’s fun and there are new challenges published throughout the year.

Added a week ago

Submission on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill

This is the Ōtorohanga District Council submission on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill, as approved by Council on 10 December 2024.

Added a week ago

Tis the season for spreading joy!

The Council staff brought the magic of Christmas to life through the power of song, delivering heartfelt carols to spread joy in our community.

Added a week ago

Hip Hip Hooray For Mayor Max!

Today, we celebrate Mayor Max Baxter—"The Man, The Myth, The Legend"—on his 60th birthday, reflecting on his remarkable journey as a leader and advocate for Ōtorohanga. We thank him for his years of service and wish him joy, health, and continued success in the years ahead.

Added 2 weeks ago

Summer Road Safety

On the road to a safer community with road safety tips this summer. Stay safe on the roads by planning ahead, fueling up before drinking, and staying visible with reflective gear and working lights. Use the T.W.I.R.L. checklist (Tyres, Windscreen/Wipers, Indicators, Rust, Lights) to keep your vehicle road-ready. A little prep ensures a safe and enjoyable summer for all!

Added 2 weeks ago

Ōtorohanga District Opening and Closing Hours 2024 - 2025.

2024 - 2025 hours for Ōtorohanga District Council Services, including libraries, pool and rubbish collection.

Added 2 weeks ago

Why we need to remove the Pōhutukawa trees on Pouewe St, Kāwhia

After careful consideration of all feedback and the available options, we have made the difficult decision to proceed with removing the trees. This decision was not made lightly but was necessary to ensure the safety of our community, protect the seawall, and manage future costs.

Added 2 weeks ago

GIVEAWAY: Scratch and Win This December 2024

Let’s make this summer safe, enjoyable, and rewarding. Test your road safety knowledge, win goodies, and help spread the message of safe driving. We’ll see you soon!

Added 3 weeks ago

Giveaway terms and conditions

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Added 3 weeks ago

Ngutunui Road Repairs Complete Ahead of Schedule

Ngutunui Road is now open ahead of schedule, with the project completed earlier than the planned date. Thank you to the community for your patience and understanding during these essential upgrades!

Added 3 weeks ago

Help Keep Our Wastewater System Running Smoothly

Improper disposal of items like wipes, sanitary products, and cooking fats leads to costly blockages, wastewater overflows, and environmental harm. By sticking to the "3 P's" (poo, pee, and toilet paper) and disposing of fats and oils properly, we can protect our waterways and reduce unnecessary expenses.

Added 3 weeks ago

Decision on Roading funding adjustments following Waka Kotahi NZTA shortfall

Following the announcement from Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency in August 2024 regarding funding allocations for the next three years, Ōtorohanga District Council has decided to take a pragmatic approach to address the shortfall in roading funding

Added 3 weeks ago

Survey results for Annual Resident Survey 2023/2024 out now

We want to thank each and every one of you who took the time to do this survey - your feedback helps us to plan and improve the work we do for you - our communities.

Added 3 weeks ago

On the road to a safer community - Child car restraint checks

Drop by our Road Safety sessions on December 3rd & 10th in Ōtorohanga to keep you and your tamariki safe this summer!

Added 3 weeks ago

Regulatory Opening and Closing Hours 2024 - 2025.

Building Consent, Resource Consent and Local Government Official Information and Meetings Requests closing dates for 2024 to 2025.

Added 4 weeks ago

What happens when you make a submission to Council consultations?

Your voice, your community, how to get involved in Council consultations and what happens next.

Added 4 weeks ago

ŌDC’s Building Control team key to successful completion of Waikeria Prison

As the project moves towards completion, Ōtorohanga District Council (ŌDC) Building Control team is playing a crucial role in overseeing the final stages of construction.

Added 4 weeks ago

Here's what happened at Council last week

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

Added 4 weeks ago

Opportunity to tender -

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 a month ago

Raumati Toa Summer Legends

Summer Legends: Taniwha Cards Are Here! Collect Them All! This summer, the Ōtorohanga District Library is excited to bring you Summer Legends—a fun, interactive reading program for tamariki (children) ages 0-18, open from December 2, 2024, to March 31, 2025. Whether you’re a young reader or new to libraries, this free program is all about exploration, creativity, and collecting!

Added a month ago

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

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

Added a month ago

Playground Maintenance - Jim Barker Playground - Reg Brett Reserve

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

Added a month 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 month 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 month 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 a month 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 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 months ago

Ngutunui Road - Safety Signs

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

Added 4 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 4 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 5 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 7 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 7 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 8 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 8 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 9 months ago

Easter Weekend Hours

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

Added 9 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 9 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 9 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 10 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 10 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

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