2022

Ōtorohanga District Council

Waipā General 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). One councillor will be elected from the Waipā 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.

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Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

  • The council takes climate change, and in particular flooding, very seriously, and I will continue to employ best practise to protect the town.

    Flood modelling is something we have used extensively in our stopbank area (Te Ara a WaiWaea) to ensure continued flood protection.

  • Adapt to a changing climate. Not mitigate. Eg road slip protection, culvert size etc.

    Enhance ready operational civil defence plans.

    Prioritise risk management in decision making, eg protecting our future communities.

  • The council takes climate change, and in particular flooding, very seriously, and I will continue to employ best practise to protect the town.

    Flood modelling is something we have used extensively in our stopbank area (Te Ara a WaiWaea) to ensure continued flood protection.

  • Adapt to a changing climate. Not mitigate. Eg road slip protection, culvert size etc.

    Enhance ready operational civil defence plans.

    Prioritise risk management in decision making, eg protecting our future communities.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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