Ōtorohanga District Council

Rangiātea Māori Ward
The Ōtorohanga District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of nine councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Two councillors will be elected from the Rangiātea Māori ward. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Ōtorohanga District Council election.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Create a water restoration protection and preservation policy for all waterways – Implement Te Ture Whaimana Vision and Strategy.

    Develop a strategy to encourage waste minimisation with shops and store within the township. Implement Parakore.

    Commit to information sharing with residents around council's biodiversity plan.

  • Create a water restoration protection and preservation policy for all waterways – Implement Te Ture Whaimana Vision and Strategy.

    Develop a strategy to encourage waste minimisation with shops and store within the township. Implement Parakore.

    Commit to information sharing with residents around council's biodiversity plan.