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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Utilise the LTP and TCP to push our recreation and culture policies in the direction that the community desires.

  • I will hold the Piston Festival every year to bring visitors and vibrancy and help our town businesses.

    We have enough off-licences.

  • Utilise the LTP and TCP to push our recreation and culture policies in the direction that the community desires.

  • I will hold the Piston Festival every year to bring visitors and vibrancy and help our town businesses.

    We have enough off-licences.