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Āmio - our newsletter

Welcome to Āmio, Ōtorohanga District Council’s community newsletter!

We’re so excited to have our monthly newsletter to strengthen our connections with the community and keep everyone informed about all things council. We’ve important information to share, and look forward to sharing our stories with you.

Why the name Āmio? Well, Āmio (pronounced ar-me-oar) means to ‘circle around’. So, in the context of this newsletter, it means that we will cover or encircle the Ōtorohanga District, connecting and sharing council information within our district and with our people.

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Local Water Done Well - Public Consultation Overview New

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been out in the community sharing information, listening, and encouraging feedback on the future of our water services.

Added 24 hrs 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 a week ago

Kiwitown Liquor Centre Notice of Hearing

NOTICE is hereby given that the Ōtorohanga District Licensing Committee will hold a public hearing to consider the application by JD 2023 Limited for an Off-Licence in respect to the premises at 6 Maniapoto Street, Ōtorohanga known as Kiwitown Liquor Centre.

Added a week ago

An afternoon with Liane Moriarty

Join us at our Moriarty party!

Mayors Taskforce for Jobs Community Employment Programme Success

Celebrating Employment Success between local Employment Hub and Ōtorohanga Timber Company.

Proposed Development and Financial Contributions policy

Calling for submissions on the Ōtorohanga District Council Development and Financial Contributions policy.

Started Saturday 1 March 2025

Better Places Together - Kāwhia and Aotea

Better Places Together is an exciting project that plans to enhance Kāwhia and Aotea, including new concept designs for Aotea Beach and Omimiti Reserve, and an urban design plan for Kāwhia township - with a special focus on upgrading Jervois Street.

Buzzy Bee Heads to the Doctor for Wing Repair

Buzzy Bee is taking a short break to visit the doctor for a much-needed wing repair.

Storytime Term 2 2025

Come join us for stories, songs and fun - all preschoolers welcome

ANZAC services 2025

The following services will be held across our district to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served in ANZAC

Added 3 weeks ago

Easter and ANZAC hours

Check our operating hours over Easter and ANZAC

Added 3 weeks ago

Decision to Close Roads - Ngutunui Sealed Rally Hill Climb

Ōtorohanga District Council have made a decision to close roads on 4 May 2025 for the Ngutunui Sealed Rally Hill Climb.

Added 4 weeks ago

2025 STEM Term 2

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 the Ōtorohanga Library’s STEM sessions! We’re running STEM sessions on Monday and Thursday afternoons in Term 2, from 3.30pm – 4.30pm in the library programmes room.

Added 4 weeks ago

Ōtorohanga District Council signals support for Waikato Water Done Well

Ōtorohanga District Council has confirmed its support for Waikato Water Done Well – a proposed regional approach to managing water services that places people, local identity, and environmental protection at its core.

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.

Closed Tuesday 6 May 2025

Have your say on the future of Ōtorohanga's water

Ōtorohanga’s water services impact us all, and we’re facing an important decision about how they’ll be managed in the future.

Have your say on the future of Ōtorohanga's water

Ōtorohanga’s water services impact us all, and we’re facing an important decision about how they’ll be managed in the future.

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.

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.

'Appy Hour - Using Beanstack

Beanstack is a challenge filled app you can download to your phone or device. Keep track of your reading hours, read or write book reviews, join library challenges, link up with friends to share your great reads with. All in one simple app.

Ōtorohanga unites to strengthen local security

Ōtorohanga’s business owners, Council, and police have come together in a strong show of unity and collaboration to enhance security measures in response to recent burglaries in the township.

Started Friday 7 March 2025

Closure of Arohena Rural Water Scheme

Ōtorohanga District Council are working through the process under the Local Government Act to close down the drinking water component of the Arohena Rural Water Supplies. There are several steps council must do before a final decision is made and we are working through them now.

Ōtorohanga District Council scores top marks with Te Korowai

Ōtorohanga District Council has been given top marks by LGNZ’s Te Korowai programme, recognising the council’s outstanding development across a range of measures over the past five years.

Pop-Up Event Buzzes with Success at Kiwitown Piston Festival

The second pop-up event of the year was a great success, held at the Kiwitown Piston Festival at Island Reserve on Saturday, 8th February,

Smear Your Mea Campaign Visits Ōtorohanga

Smear Your Mea Campaign Visited Ōtorohanga on February 19th and shared their journey with Mayor Max.

2025 Reseals Program Begins Monday 17th February

The Ōtorohanga District Council’s Roading team, in collaboration with our contractors, will commence the 2025 reseals program on Monday, February 17, 2025.

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.

Waitangi Day 2025 at Council

Early celebrations were held on Wednesday 5th February to share kai and kōrero in acknowledgement of Waitangi Day.

Ravenous Readers Book Club

Join our book club, meet new people and read your way through a variety of books and activities that will satisfy your inner ravenous reader.

Wriggle and Rhyme at Ōtorohanga Library

Active movement for early learning