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.

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.

  • Utilise the recent LTP and Ōtorohanga TCP to guide us in the directions that the community wants, desires, and needs.

  • Speed up and reduce costs of consents. Bring on Resource Management Act reform but make sure we retain local voice – really important.

  • Utilise the recent LTP and Ōtorohanga TCP to guide us in the directions that the community wants, desires, and needs.

  • Speed up and reduce costs of consents. Bring on Resource Management Act reform but make sure we retain local voice – really important.