Council Resources and Assistance
Access Council's district strategic plans, Long Term Plans and economic plans. See how the sector fits and aligns within the wider economy and community. Find information on resource consent and relevant information for setting up a tourism business.
Funding
Are you looking for funding for your tourism or hospitality business? This page includes links to potential funding opportunities you may be able to access as a business in our district.
Council Grants
A number of grants and funding options are available for a wide range of community groups and organisations in the district.
See Council funding and grants information here
Tourism Funding through MBIE
Investment in quality infrastructure and tourism assets helps creates positive economic, social and environmental benefits for New Zealanders and our visitors. MBIE offers a number of funding options for tourism businesses.
See MBIE general tourism funding
See MBIE major events and tourism package
TINZT Grants
The Tourism Industry New Zealand Trust (TINZT) supports the growth and education of New Zealand's tourism industry. Current focus areas include Predator Free & Biodiversity Stewardship, Tourism Sustainability Commitment (TSC), Climate Change Adaptation and Partnerships Encouraged. Please note TINZT offers one funding round per year.
Economic Wellbeing Strategy
This Ōtorohanga District – Economic Wellbeing Strategy first provides an overview of the impact of economic wellbeing supported by a shared vision and shared community aspirations. The Strategy then outlines a pathway towards our vision, through partnerships and collaboration, and further defining the role we play in economic wellbeing.
Long Term Plans
Every 3 years, the Council creates a Long Term Plan (LTP) outlining the direction of the District over the next ten years. The plan contains detailed information about the challenges facing the District. Key areas of spending over the ten year period. Activities provided by Council and how Council will measure their performance against these. Council's financial strategy for dealing with these issues over the coming ten years.
Resource Consents
Find details about Council planning and resource consent requirements, including those for land use, subdivisions, permitted boundary activities, development and financial contributions, our district plan and planning events.
