Media Releases

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

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

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

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

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 2 years 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

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 3 years ago

Council to collaborate in support of subdivision development in Ōtorohanga

Added 3 years ago

Mountain View Road Reservoir - additional storage tank

Earthworks commence on new water storage tank.

Added 3 years ago

Gradara Avenue - watermain construction

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

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

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