Projects

Ngā Kaupapa Mahi

Read about the projects our Council is undertaking as we weave the threads of resilience, sustainablity and transformation together with community aspirations. As we grow trust and provide leadership to our district in the face of uncertainty, reforms and climate change, we will harness opportunities, bettering wellbeing for te tangata me te taio (for people and environment).

Current Projects

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

Proposed Waste Management and Minimisation Plan

Our Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP) outlines Ōtorohanga District Council’s strategy for managing waste within our district. Our last WMMP was adopted in July 2018. A recent Waste Assessment prompted the need for a new or updated WMMP to address key issues identified within the assessment.

Started Saturday 10 February 2024

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

Long Term Plan 2024 - 2034

Every three years Ōtorohanga District Council reviews its Long Term Plan. It sets out our major projects, budgets and financial strategy for the next 10 years. The current Long-Term Plan is for 2021-31. The next Long Term Plan will build upon our current plan and cover the period 2024-34.

Started Saturday 1 July 2023

Ōtorohanga Town Concept Plan

Ōtorohanga District is growing and our community has told us they want to see more vibrancy and investment, to make the district an even better place to live, work and play.

Started Tuesday 4 July 2023

Completed Projects

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

Waipā river (riparian) planting through Ōtorohanga township

In 2018 we talked with our community about building the stopbank pathway, and with your support it’s been a huge success and a great asset for our people.

Completed Friday 1 December 2023

Kāwhia, Aotea and Ōpārau Concept Plan - phase one

Completed Tuesday 10 October 2023

Ōtorohanga Rural Concept Plan - phase one

Completed Tuesday 5 September 2023