Policies

Ngā Kaupapahere

This Policy outlines the approach the Council will take and Council’s priorities for complaints and issue resolution.

This Policy outlines the approach the Council will take and Council’s priorities for managing and regulating dangerous and insanitary buildings.

To ensure dogs do not threaten public safety or endanger animals or wildlife, and to specify dog owner’s obligations in relation to the control and care of their dogs

To support the purpose and intent of the Gambling Act 2003 and encourage responsible gambling practices and attitudes in Class 4 Gambling Venues.

The purpose of this Policy is to set a clear framework which will be applied to all applications for on, off, club and special licences, temporary authorities and managers certificates within the Ōtorohanga District

The purpose of this Policy is to enable shops to trade on Easter Sunday if they so wish.

Policy to oversee the management of Council property (land/buildings) occupancies for the purpose of maximising economic return and community benefit while maintaining cost transparency and equity between users.

Ōtorohanga District Council Policy for Rates Remission effective from 1 July 2024

Ōtorohanga District Council Policy on Rates Remission for Maori Freehold Land effective 1 July 2024

This Policy proposes; To identify the degree of significance attached to particular issues, proposals, assets, decisions and activities; To provide clarity about how and when communities can expect to be engaged in decisions made by Council; To inform Council from the beginning of a decision-making process about the extent, form and type of engagement required.

To support the purpose and intent of the Racing Act 2003 and encourage responsible gambling practices and attitudes in TAB Board venues.

The Ōtorohanga District Library Programmes Room policy provides details of eligibility of use, guidelines and general rules for use, facility resources and outlines the process to book or reserve this space.