Confirmed Decision to Close Road - Targa NZ 2024 Rally - 25th and 26th October 2024 New
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.
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Road Maintenance to Begin on Ngutunui Road - October 2024 New
Ngutunui Road repairs begin this week, October 7th, with 12-week road closures from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
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'Appy hour - learning Libby
Always wanted to know how to use the apps the library has? Don’t know where to start? Join us at one of our ‘appy hours to learn. We will be running a series of workshops to show you how to use each of the apps the library has, and how to get the most out of them.
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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.
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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]
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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
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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.
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Dungeons & Dragons at the Library
Intermediate-aged students and high schoolers can have a go at Dungeons & Dragons, the classic tabletop role-playing game as seen in Stranger Things.
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School Holiday Programme at the Library
Hey kids! Don’t let the days drag on these school holidays… join in Dragon Mania at the Ōtorohanga Library and create some crafts fit for a dragon’s treasure stash!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ngutunui Road - Safety Signs
New safety signs have been installed on Ngutunui Road warning drivers to slow down.
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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.
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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.
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Bulk Metalling Unsealed Roads Program July 2024
29th July 2024 through to the end of September 2024 with the Bulk Metalling of some unsealed roads. This involves a heavy grade and then importing, shaping and compacting a new thin layer of material on the unsealed roads.
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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.
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STEM - Term 4
Are your children interested in science, technology, engineering, or maths? Do they want to try new things in a hands-on, fun environment? Do they just love making stuff? Then they’ll love our Term 4 STEM sessions!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 2024Read more
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 2024Read more
ANZAC parades for Ōtorohanga District 2024
Join us for our Anzac Day civic services 🍁 Ōtorohanga Memorial Park - 10am Kāwhia Community Centre - 1pm
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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.
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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.
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Easter Weekend Hours
Find out what council services are closed or open over the Easter weekend.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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 2023Read more
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Kāwhia, Aotea and Ōpārau 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.
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Our Long Term Plan 2024 - 2034
We are currently working on our Long Term Plan, so we can better serve our people, places and partnerships. Your input is invaluable to us, which is why we invite you to join us at our upcoming whānau/family friendly open days.
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Music sessions at Kāwhia Hall - a celebration
A member of our community recently took the amazing initiative of running open music sessions at the Kāwhia Hall every Wednesday.
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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.
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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.
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Improvement Plan - result of the 2022 Annual Residents Survey
We have now created an improvement plan, based on the feedback given to us in the Annual Residents Survey
Closed Friday 15 September 2023Read more
Kāwhia Library Hours
Kāwhia Library will have a change in opening hours from now on. New hours are:
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Kings Coronation Tree Planting Ceremony
Kings Coronation Tree Planting Ceremony
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We're moving back in!
The important work on our office building is completed.
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Kāwhia Community Board Member Ken Briggs Resigns
Kāwhia Community Board Member Ken Briggs has resigned from his position due to ill health.
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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.
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Council to collaborate in support of subdivision development in Ōtorohanga
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Ōtorohanga Town Concept Plan – tell us what you think the future should look like
We’re creating a plan for the future of Ōtorohanga Town and we need to hear what you think the future looks like!
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Mountain View Road Reservoir - additional storage tank
Earthworks commence on new water storage tank.
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Establishment of a Māori ward for Ōtorohanga District given the green light by Council
At the 20 April meeting of the Ōtorohanga District Council a resolution was made to establish a Māori Ward for the 2022 triennial election.
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A little Council with big dreams - the long term plan for Ōtorohanga
Aspirational is the buzz word for Ōtorohanga District Council’s Long Term Plan (LTP) 2021 – 2031. For the past 18 months both Elected Members and staff have been working hard to create a plan for the district that sees it move from a state of austerity to a state of vibrancy.
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Gradara Avenue - watermain construction
Works will begin on the new watermain being installed on Gradara Avenue.
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Buzzy Bee getting a revamp at the Menzshed
Our iconic Buzzy Bee is currently getting a much needed refurbishment from the team at the Menzshed, Ōtorohanga, ahead of the upcoming Long Term Plan 2021 – 2031 drop-in sessions.
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The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) is celebrating a significant milestone!
The MTFJ is a valuable programme which has grown from a four-council pilot in June 2020 to now involve 23 rural councils working with MSD to deliver an outstanding result
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Ōtorohanga Water Supply
Why is our water tasting and smelling "muddy" at the moment?
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New parking area
With the addition of a new parking area on Phillips Avenue, it will now be easier and safer to gain access to the Stopbank Pathway: Te Ara a Waiwaiā i O-rāhiri.
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New CouncilMARK™ report highlights rates versus investment tension
Ōtorohanga District Council has received our first CouncilMARK™ report today, finding a small council focused on core priorities that is facing increasing pressure to meet growing community and infrastructure expectations.
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Countdown Otorohanga renewal of its off-licence
GENERAL DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED, a duly incorporated company having its registered office at 80 Favona Road, Auckland has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Otorohanga District Council for the renewal of its off-licence in respect of the premises situated at 123 Maniapoto Street, Otorohanga, known as Countdown Otorohanga.
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Wigs on for Wednesday
Council staff are ‘getting wiggy’ today and raising money in support of the Child Cancer Foundation
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Ōtorohanga District waste audit
We are carrying out a yellow bag waste audit to identify what we as a District are sending to landfill.
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New building consent exemptions are almost here
From 31 August 2020, some building projects will no longer need building consents
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Watermain upgrade construction works - Mountain View Road
Works will start on 22 May and is expected to be completed within a 16-weeks. Work will start at the Mountain View Rd/ Kakamutu Road intersection, progressing along Mountain View Road finishing at Gradara Avenue.
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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.
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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.
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Rahui on the Waikato and Waipa Rivers
The raahui will remain in place until the safety of river users is ensured.
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Kio Kio United Rugby Football Club Incorporated renewal of conditions of a Club Licence
Kio Kio United Rugby Football Club Incorporated has made application to the District Licencing Committee at Ōtorohanga for the renewal of conditions of a Club Licence in respect of the premises situated at 135 Paewhenua Road, Ōtorohanga known as Kio Kio United Sports Club.
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Otewa Road improvements
Inframax Construction will soon be starting minor safety improvement work and traffic calming measures around Otewa School
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Raglan Road Traction Sealing
We are commitment to improving the safety of local roads and reducing maintenance costs will soon see parts of Raglan Road sealed.
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Healthy homes for kiwis
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.
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Change of classification of reserve
Objections, with reasons, to the change of classification must be received by Friday 13 December 2019.
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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.
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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.
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Candlelight vigil - Mayor's speech
A candlelight vigil was held on Sunday 17 March at the Village Green
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Stopbank pathway - starting soon
On Tuesday 5th March, work will begin on the construction of the stopbank pathway
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Oparau and Districts Club renewal and variation of the operating hours and designation of a club licence
Oparau Community and District Club Incorporated 33 Rotoiti Road Oparau has made application to the Otorohanga District Licensing Committee for the renewal and variation of the operating hours and designation of a club licence in respect of the 33 Rotoiti Road Oparau known as Oparau and Districts Club
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Proposed Revision of Road Improvement Program
Council is proposing to revise the form of its road improvement program
Closed Monday 6 March 2023Read more
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
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