Public Notices

Decision - Targa Rally 2025

Otorohanga District Council's decision to temporarily close the following roads to enable Targa NZ to hold a tarmac rally on Thursday 16th October 2025.

Added a month ago

National Tasti Products Recall

Tasti Products Limited is recalling specific batches of various Tasti brand products

Added a month ago

NEW BYLAWS COME INTO FORCE

Two updated bylaws come into force on Monday 15th September 2025 after being adopted by Council at its August 26 meeting.

Added 2 months ago

PROPOSED Road Closure - Ōtorohanga Christmas Parade 2025

Proposed road closure on Maniapoto Street for the purpose Ōtorohanga Christmas Parade 2024 on Friday 5 December 2025.

Added 2 months ago

PROPOSED Road Closure - Kāwhia Rowing Regatta Club 116th Annual New Years Regatta

Proposed road closure on Jervois Street for the purpose Kāwhia Rowing Regatta Club 116th Annual New Years Regatta on Thursday 1 January 2026.

Added 2 months ago

Further Notice of Election and Poll and Declaration of Elected Candidates

Nominations have closed for the 2025 triennial local authority elections.

Added 3 months ago

Decision to Close Roads - Hamilton Car Club Annual Rally Sprint

Ōtorohanga District Council have made a decision to close roads on 17 August 2025 for the Hamilton Car Club Annual Rally Sprint.

Added 3 months ago

Notification of mass and/or speed limits on bridges

Regulation 11, Heavy Motor Vehicle Regulations 1974

Added 4 months ago

Notice of 2025 Triennial Local Authority Elections and Poll

This notice outlines which positions are up for election, how voting will take place, and key dates and deadlines for candidates and voters.

Added 4 months ago

Bylaw review - Keeping of Stock, Poultry and Bees

We’re reviewing our Keeping of Stock, Poultry and Bees Bylaw, the rules that help manage animals in our townships to prevent nuisance and keep our communities safe and happy.

Closed Friday 8 August 2025

Thinking about standing for Council? Start here!

The 2025 Local Elections are coming, and your community needs local voices around the Council table. If you care about your community, have ideas to share, and want to help shape the future of the Ōtorohanga District, now’s the time to get involved.

Added 4 months ago

Tender opportunity - Unsealed Road Metalling - Contract C1160

Ōtorohanga District Council is inviting tenders for the provision of unsealed road metalling services across its roading network.

Added 5 months ago

Proposed - Targa Rally 2025

Notice is hereby given that Otorohanga District Council proposes to consider temporarily close the following roads to enable Targa NZ to hold a tarmac rally on Thursday 16th October 2025.

Added 5 months ago

Rating Information Database

The Rating Information Database records all information required by a local authority for setting and assessing rates on properties within their district.

Added 6 months ago

What happens if my Rates are not paid by 30th June 2025?

Added 6 months ago

Successful Applicants Rural Travel Fund

Successful Applicants Rural Travel Fund May 2025

Added 6 months ago

Successful Applicants Ōtorohanga Community Grant

Successful Applicants Ōtorohanga Community Grant May 2025

Added 6 months ago

Successful Applicants Creative Communities

Successful Applicants Creative Communities May 2025.

Added 6 months ago

PROPOSAL to Close Roads - Annual Rally Sprint

Ōtorohanga District Council give notice to close roads for the purpose of the Hamilton Car Club Annual Rally Sprint on 17 August 2025.

Added 6 months ago

Request for Expression of Interest to deliver Mayors Taskforce for Jobs Community Employment Programme.

Ōtorohanga District Council seek to engage an agency to deliver the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs Community Employment Programme. The programme offers funding to support these initiatives that promote sustainable employment outcomes.

Added 6 months ago

Night works for Fulton Hogan on State Highway 3

Fulton Hogan Waikato will be undertaking resurfacing works on State Highway 3 near Te Kanawa Street.

Added 7 months ago

Maihiihi School Recyling Facility Update

Ōtorohanga District Council regrets to inform the community that, due to circumstances beyond our control, we are currently unable to collect recycling from the facility at Maihiihi School.

Added 7 months ago

Discounted Dog Registration and Microchipping - LIMITED TIME!

For a limited time, we’re offering a discounted dog registration fee of just $25 for dogs that have never been registered before.

Added 7 months ago

The Thirsty Weta On Licence Application

ASR Hospitality Limited has made application to the Ōtorohanga District Licensing Committee at Ōtorohanga District Council for an on licence in respect of the premises situated at 57 Maniapoto Street, Ōtorohanga known as The Thirsty Weta Bar and Eatery.

Added 9 months ago

PROPOSAL to Close Roads - Ngutunui Sealed Rally Hill Climb

Ōtorohanga District Council proposal to close roads on 4 May 2025 for the Ngutunui Sealed Rally Hill Climb, on Pekanui and Scott Roads.

Added 9 months ago

The Thirsty Weta Bar and Eatery Licence Application

Shri Ganesh Shiv Sai Limited has made application to the Ōtorohanga District Licensing Committee at 17 Maniapoto Street, Ōtorohanga for the grant of a renewal of the On Licence in respect of the premises situated at 57 Maniapoto Street Ōtorohanga, known as The Thirsty Weta Bar and Eatery.

Added one year ago

Pungent Pukeko Off Licence Application - remote seller's endorsement

Jack Walters as the Owner / Distiller trading as Pungent Pukeko at 189 Kāwhia Road, RD 3, Ōtorohanga, 3973 has made application to the Ōtorohanga District Licensing Committee for the grant of an off-licence (remote seller's endorsement), in respect of the premises situated at 189 Kāwhia Road, RD 3, Ōtorohanga, 3973, known as Pungent Pukeko.

Added one year ago

Thirsty Liquor Off Licence Application

JKD 2024 Limited has made application to the Otorohanga District Licensing Committee at 17 Maniapoto Street, Otorohanga for the grant of an Off Licence in respect of the premises situated at 144 Maniapoto Street Otorohanga, known as Thirsty Liquor.

Added one year ago

Confirmed Decision to Close Road - Targa NZ 2024 Rally - 25th and 26th October 2024

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.

Added one year ago

Road Maintenance to Begin on Ngutunui Road - October 2024

Ngutunui Road repairs begin this week, October 7th, with 12-week road closures from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Added one year ago

Ōtorohanga Bowls, Croquet and Recreation Club renewal of Club Licence

ŌTOROHANGA BOWLS, CROQUET AND RECREATION CLUB INCORPORATED has made application to the Ōtorohanga District Licensing Committee at 17 Maniapoto Street, Ōtorohanga for the renewal of a Club Licence in respect of the premises situated at 52 Te Kawa Street Ōtorohanga, known as Ōtorohanga Bowls, Croquet and Recreation Club.

Added one year ago

Ōtorohanga Club renewal of Club Licence

ŌTOROHANGA CLUB INCORPORATED has made application to the Ōtorohanga District Licensing Committee at 17 Maniapoto Street, Ōtorohanga for the renewal of a Club Licence in respect of the premises situated at 107 Maniapoto Street, known as Ōtorohanga Club.

Added one year ago

Easter Weekend Hours

Find out what council services are closed or open over the Easter weekend.

Added 2 years ago

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 2023

Kings Coronation Tree Planting Ceremony

Added 3 years ago

We're moving back in!

The important work on our office building is completed.

Added 3 years ago

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!

Added 4 years ago

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.

Added 5 years ago

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.

Added 5 years ago

Water conservation - every drop counts

Slow the flow, save H20

Added 5 years ago

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.

Added 5 years ago

Ōtorohanga District waste audit

We are carrying out a yellow bag waste audit to identify what we as a District are sending to landfill.

Added 5 years ago

New building consent exemptions are almost here

From 31 August 2020, some building projects will no longer need building consents

Added 5 years ago

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.

Added 6 years ago

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.

Added 6 years ago

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.

Added 6 years ago

Rahui on the Waikato and Waipa Rivers

The raahui will remain in place until the safety of river users is ensured.

Added 6 years ago

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.

Added 6 years ago

Otewa Road improvements

Inframax Construction will soon be starting minor safety improvement work and traffic calming measures around Otewa School

Added 6 years ago

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.

Added 6 years ago

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.

Added 6 years ago

Change of classification of reserve

Objections, with reasons, to the change of classification must be received by Friday 13 December 2019.

Added 6 years ago

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.

Added 6 years ago

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.

Added 6 years ago

Candlelight vigil - Mayor's speech

A candlelight vigil was held on Sunday 17 March at the Village Green

Added 7 years ago

Stopbank pathway - starting soon

On Tuesday 5th March, work will begin on the construction of the stopbank pathway

Added 7 years ago

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

Added 7 years ago

Proposed Revision of Road Improvement Program

Council is proposing to revise the form of its road improvement program

Closed Monday 6 March 2023

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

Added 7 years ago