Ōtorohanga Long Term Plan 2024 - 2034

KIA MAU TĀTOU KI TE ARA - STEADY AS SHE GOES

“Kia Mau Tātou Ki Te Ara – Steady as she goes” represents the sentiment behind Ōtorohanga District Council’s considerable planning efforts, as we strive to navigate the economic challenges facing us all and prioritise the needs of our communities in our proposed Long Term Plan (LTP) 2024 – 2034.

"The resounding message from our residents thus far has been clear - maintain the current path, prioritise community connection, and focus on the fundamentals – our people, our places and our partnerships” - Mayor Max Baxter

Let us know what you think

Council is committed to a transparent and collaborative process in shaping the future of our district. Your feedback will help us to create a plan that nurtures our people, our places and our partnerships. Have a read of our Long Term Plan 2024 - 2034 Consultation Document. This document outlines our proposed plan for next ten years, and has some specific items we would really like your say on. There are also some FAQs (frequently asked questions) you can check out about specific topics that we think may be front of mind for our communities.

From 5 April to 6 May 2024, we will be asking our communities for feedback on what we have proposed. You can have your say online throughout this four-week period (submission form at the bottom of this page), drop in to one of our sites to get a hard copy of our Consultation Document or attend one of our open days - details are under Key Dates on the right hand side of this page.

If you also wish to present your submission in person, Council will hear verbal submissions at the week of 27 May 2024. You can tell us if you wish to speak to your submission on the submission form, and you will be contacted to arrange a time to speak.

Other policies we are consulting on

The proposed Revenue and Financing Policy, Rates Remission Policy and Rates Remission on Maori Freehold Land Policy are also open for public consultation during this time, you can have your say via the same submission form under the "What do you think about our plan for finances, including our proposed limits on rates and debt?" question, simply tell us your thoughts in the comment box provided in the form.

Background

Ōtorohanga District Council took a bold new direction in the Long Term Plan (LTP) 2021-31 to increase its focus on community wellbeing, relationships and making Ōtorohanga District an even better place to live, work and enjoy.

We’ve been doing this by improving engagement and connectedness with Iwi and community and adopting a more progressive internal processes, work-environment and workforce. Working alongside all of our communities and making plans for future development has also been important all the while keeping those things that make Ōtorohanga our special place.

Our proposed LTP 2024 - 2034 will see ŌDC continue to weave the future, together with our partners and community as we face local, national and global challenges.

Our people, our places and our partnerships are central to our focus as we weave the threads of resilience, sustainability and transformation together with community aspirations. As we grow trust and provide leadership to our district in the face of uncertainty, reforms and climate change we will harness opportunities, bettering wellbeing for te tangata me te taiao (for people and environment).