Ōtorohanga District Council

Ōtorohanga 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). two councillors will be elected from the Ōtorohanga 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.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Review the public participation spectrum to assess where public consultations currently stand regarding collaboration with the community.

    Use online deliberation tools to deepen engagement with constituents in a quicker, more cost-effective manner.

    Conduct citizens assemblies to identify specific challenges where solutions may be strengthened by community input.

  • Review the public participation spectrum to assess where public consultations currently stand regarding collaboration with the community.

    Use online deliberation tools to deepen engagement with constituents in a quicker, more cost-effective manner.

    Conduct citizens assemblies to identify specific challenges where solutions may be strengthened by community input.