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.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Follow up and implement actions from Town Concept Plan.

    Support papakāinga housing to address homelessness – relax process/procedures.

    Land supply and housing. Work with marae and papakāinga to enable development.

  • Follow up and implement actions from Town Concept Plan.

    Support papakāinga housing to address homelessness – relax process/procedures.

    Land supply and housing. Work with marae and papakāinga to enable development.