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Ōtorohanga District Council Services

🏡 Resource Consents

If you’re thinking of subdividing or developing your land, you may need to apply for a resource consent under Council’s District Plan. Council’s planning staff can advise whether a consent is needed and guide you through the process if one is required.

📚 Library Services

The Ōtorohanga District Library is a modern, welcoming space in the centre of town.

• Membership is free to residents and ratepayers.

• Resources include books for all ages, free computer access, and WiFi.

• Programmes include:

  • Wriggle & Rhyme (babies)

  • Storytime (ages 2–4)

  • Holiday reading programmes

  • Children’s school holiday activities

  • Afterschool STEM (Mon & Thurs during term)

  • Monthly adult reading discussion group

• Kāwhia Library (our branch library) is open 7.5 hours a week and offers 24/7 WiFi.

📖 Explore online resources: otorohanga.kotui.org.nz

🐶 Dog Registration

Moving with pets? Dogs must be registered in their new district.

• Transferring registration is free and quick.

• Unregistered dogs may incur penalties or fines.
  Call or visit our office to update your dog’s registration.

🛠️ Building / Renovation

Planning to build or renovate your home, shed, or add a fireplace? You’ll likely need a building consent.

• Our building control team will help you meet the requirements of the Building Act.

• We guide you through the application and documentation process — making it stress-free and efficient.

♻️ Refuse / Recycling

Council provides weekly refuse and recycling collection in urban areas:

• Ōtorohanga, Kāwhia, and Aotea

• Refuse must be in official bags (available at local stores)

• No rural collection, but transfer stations are available

• Approved recyclables can be dropped off free of charge

• Rubbish disposal may incur a fee (unless using official bags)

🌐 More info: otodc.govt.nz/council-services/rubbish-and-recycling

🏊 Swimming Pool

The Ōtorohanga Memorial Pool complex includes:

• A 20m heated indoor pool (open year-round)

• Learn-to-swim lessons for all ages

• A fully equipped fitness centre

📞 07 873 8646
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📞 Contact Us

Got questions? We’re here to help!

• ☎️ Phone: 07 873 4000

• 📧 Email: [email protected]

• 🏢 Visit: 17 Maniapoto Street, Ōtorohanga

• 🌐 Website: www.otodc.govt.nz

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