News
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Incredible line-up of Matariki events
NewsMedia ReleasesHave you checked out the calendar of awesome Matariki events this month and next?!
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Last chance to have your say on Freedom Camping Bylaw
NewsMedia ReleasesJump on to Connect | Hono Mai to have your say on our draft Freedom Camping bylaw before the end of the week.
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“No black helicopters”
NewsMedia ReleasesWho is civil defence? What is the plan in an emergency? How prepared are you and your whānau?
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A round of ap-paws for Kutarere School
NewsMedia ReleasesThe kura won a great prize for their excellent Shake Out last year and Stan was there to hand it over.
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Have your say on Freedom Camping in the Ōpōtiki District
NewsMedia ReleasesThe draft bylaw is open for public consultation so make sure you have your say.
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From the Mayor this ANZAC day
Mayoral ColumnsNewsMedia ReleasesA few words from the Mayor this ANZAC day.
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Upgrades to Cenotaph space ready in time for ANZAC services
NewsMedia ReleasesThe improvement works at the Ōpōtiki Cenotaph have been completed in time for ANZAC day services and have been given the thumbs up by Ōpōtiki RSA.
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ANZAC parade and Civic commemorations
NewsMedia ReleasesThis year’s ANZAC commemorations include the traditional dawn service, parade and civic commemorations at the Cenotaph.
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Calling all Matariki idea-makers
NewsMedia ReleasesDo you have something your community group, whanau group, business or organisation would like to bring to this year's Matariki celebrations? Come share your ideas!
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Reminder to keep out of active harbour construction site in Ōpōtiki
NewsMedia ReleasesPublic are reminded not to cross barriers around Ōpōtiki Harbour construction works following several instances of unauthorised access.
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New direction for council’s LTP
NewsMedia ReleasesPapers to be released today for next week's ordinary council meeting show council's intention to make savings in different areas with less impact on Te Tāhuhu o Te Rangi.
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An overview of council’s long term planning process
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil CEO, Stace Lewer, provides an outline of the Long Term Plan process to date and next steps.
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Do you feel fairly and effectively represented by your council?
NewsMedia ReleasesThe Representation Review is a chance to have your say in HOW we choose our elected representatives. Wards or no wards? New Māori ward boundaries and names? Rural voices and urban?
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Certificates from the Mayor
NewsMedia ReleasesLast week, Ōpōtiki Mayor David Moore, presented certificates at Jayar Electrical to Jaden Andrews who recently completed his employment programme through the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs.
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Outcomes from Council meeting
NewsMedia ReleasesA quick rundown of the key decisions and updates in the council meeting on Wednesday 7 Feb.
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Road Closure - Potts Ave and Elliott Street
NewsMedia ReleasesAs part of the Opotiki Town Centre Master Plan, the Elliott Street / Potts Ave intersection (including the Cenotaph) will be closed in two stages, for construction around the Cenotaph.
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Changes to Ōpōtiki kerbsite collection from February
NewsMedia ReleasesResidents on the urban collection route and users of the Resource Recovery Centres across the district need to be aware of changes to items accepted for recycling from February this year.
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New opportunities for rangatahi on the Coast
NewsMedia ReleasesŌpōtiki District Council is working in partnership with other organisations to find local ways to ‘open doors and provide opportunities’ for rangatahi in Coast communities.
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Ōpōtiki Lantern Festival ticket sales sky-rocket
NewsMedia ReleasesOnline ticket sales for the popular Ōpōtiki Lantern Festival have been “off-the-charts” this year, as popular headline acts including Corella, Che Fu and DJ Sirvere pull crowds from further afield.
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Vehicle access to popular swimming hole reopened
NewsMedia ReleasesVehicle access to Otara River swimming hole is reopening – just in time for summer!