Te Kaunihera ā-Rohe o
Ōtorohanga
The possession or consumption of alcohol in any public place in the Kawhia & Aotea Liquor Ban area is PROHIBITED at all times between 23 December 2019 and 7 February 2020.
We are commitment to improving the safety of local roads and reducing maintenance costs will soon see parts of Raglan Road sealed.
Inframax Construction will soon be starting minor safety improvement work and traffic calming measures around Otewa School
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.
Summer algae and bacteria monitoring starts
With temperatures beginning to warm up summer monitoring is due to begin at some of Waikato’s popular lake and river swimming spots.
Boil water notice - Tihiroa Rural Water Supply
Residents whose properties are connected to the Tihiroa Rural Water Scheme are being asked to boil their water until further notice.
We have started a chemical mowing trial on three local roads affected by yellow bristle grass.
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.
Change of classification of reserve
Objections, with reasons, to the change of classification must be received by Friday 13 December 2019.
We will be spraying some weeds in a few of our parks on 7 & 8 November.
Expression of interest - Mair Street grazing
We are seeking written expressions of interest in relation to maintaining the 2.1 hectare (approx) open drain grass area adjacent to Mair Street in Ōtorohanga.
Ōtorohanga town water flush programme
Flushing will take place on 6 & 7 November
View what services will be available on Labour Day - 28 October
Otorohanga Sport and Active Recreation Plan
Please have a read through the plan and provide feedback by 31 October
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.
Huiputea Drive vertical realignment
Work is commencing Friday 27 September.
The revised Rating Values are effective as at 1 August 2019 and the new notices of valuation will be posted to owners and ratepayers from 30 September 2019.
Sport New Zealand Rural Travel Fund
The Rural Travel Fund is designed to help subsidise travel for junior teams participating in local sport competition.
We will be in Kawhia on Wednesday 25 September to help with rate rebate applications
As you may have noticed, we have had a contractor doing some work alongside the Kiwiana Playground.
Candidate information evenings
We are holding two candidate information evenings, one in Kawhia and one in Otorohanga
Fees for the period 1 July 2019 - 30 June 2020
Hamilton Car Club have applied for a temporary road closure on 28 July
Flushing is scheduled to take place on Thursday 13 June
From 1 July the way you are charged for water will change
A message from our Road Maintenance Team
Please keep an eye out for vehicles deliberately pushing over road signs.
Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons for its Housing for the Elderly units situated in Rangitahi and Haerehuka Streets, Otorohanga.
Application for temporary road closure
The Hamilton Car Club has applied for a road closure on Hoddle Road for a Rally Sprint Event
Main North Road/Thomson Avenue water shut down - Friday 10 May
Details for services in Otorohanga and Kawhia
Due to the long weekend some services have been affected
Fire season status update - 8 April
Fire and Emergency New Zealand have change the fire season status
Candlelight vigil - Mayor's speech
A candlelight vigil was held on Sunday 17 March at the Village Green
Fire season status update - 18 March
Fire and Emergency New Zealand have change the fire season status
Stopbank pathway - starting soon
On Tuesday 5th March, work will begin on the construction of the stopbank pathway
Notification of Road works Te Kanawa Street
Broadspectrum on behalf of NZTA plan to start road repairs next week (weather permitting) on Te Kanawa Street SH31
The Waikato / Thames region of Fire and Emergency NZ have decided to go in to a Prohibited Fire Season because of the high fire risk.
Due to the increased risk of fire ODC wish to advise that Te Puia Road (the road to Ocean Beach) in Kawhia is closed to all traffic until further notice.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand have reviewed the Fire Danger Levels for the Waikato
Fire and Emergency New Zealand declares a restricted fire season effective from 4 February 2019
Issues regarding Kawhia Medical Centre
Investigation is currently being conducted of the potential to create some additional working space for doctors at the Kawhia Medical Centre
Proposed Revision of Road Improvement Program
Council is proposing to revise the form of its road improvement program
Work programme for 21 January 2019
There will be a change in kerbside collection dates due to the upcoming public holidays
Do you want to be more friendly to the environment, reduce waste and be kinder to your own immunity?
The second instalment of the 2018/19 rates is due on 25 January 2019