News
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Water flows between Ōpōtiki seawalls for the first time
Harbour ProjectNewsMedia ReleasesFollowing a dawn blessing on Monday, the harbour team lowered the final strip of sand through a tide change, allowing the water to flow between the seawalls for the first time.
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Matariki events continue to shine in Ōpōtiki
NewsMedia ReleasesJust over halfway through an incredible calendar of Matariki events! Make sure you check the calendar and get along to the last few events this week!
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Pakihikura to close from Monday
Harbour ProjectNewsMedia ReleasesThe slow process of opening a new channel between the seawalls will begin early next week with the river closed to boat traffic from Monday. There will be a small dawn blessing to mark the start.
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More public reporting sees fewer roaming dogs
NewsMedia ReleasesA recent increase in public reports of roaming dogs meant more dogs had been impounded.
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Reorua initiative promotes a bilingual strategy for Ōpōtiki township
NewsMedia ReleasesPōhiri marks the start of Ōpōtiki’s reorua journey.
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Rates rises on the table for Ōpōtiki district
NewsMedia ReleasesWe've released our 2023-24 Annual Plan Information Document – Our Plan in Action and are wanting the community to provide their thoughts and feedback.
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Native tree planting marks coronation in Ōpōtiki
NewsMedia ReleasesTree planting and plaque placing on Moody Place to take place 10am on Saturday 6 May as part of He Rā Rākau Tītapu – King Charles III Coronation Plantings. Everyone is welcome to come along.
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Funding available for sport-related travel
NewsMedia ReleasesWith applications currently open for funding from the Sports NZ Rural Travel Fund, Councillor Barry Howe encourages local sports teams to get their applications in on time.
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ANZAC parade and Civic commemorations
NewsMedia ReleasesAfter a few years of informal and more personal celebrations of ANZAC day, this year will see the return to the more traditional dawn service, parade and civic commemorations in Ōpōtiki.
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Get creative, get funding
NewsMedia ReleasesApplications are open to help fund any amazing new creative projects in the Ōpōtiki District.
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Getting the benefits from the Harbour
Harbour ProjectNewsMedia ReleasesThe Te Ara Moana a Toi, Initial Benefits Assessment report, provides an early insight into success so far and what that means for predictions into the future.
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Changes sought to alcohol sales in the Eastern Bay
NewsMedia ReleasesThe combined Eastern Bay of Plenty Council's are currently reviewing the Eastern Bay of Plenty Local Alcohol Policy and the public are asked to provide their thoughts on the policies.
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Council ‘shocked’ at waste at Gault Road spot
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil staff have called out of the behaviour of fly-tippers online, calling the behaviour ‘disgusting’ and urging the community to report it if they see it.
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Playground works to shortly get underway near Ōpōtiki Skatepark
NewsMedia ReleasesCreo Playground builders chosen as the successful tenderers for the new playground in Whitikau Reserve.
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Ōpōtiki Mayor concerned with likely rates rise
NewsMedia ReleasesLike most other councils around Aotearoa, the affects of inflation and current cost of living will have an impact on rates in the coming year.
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New ideas for cottage in Rawinia Rangi Reserve
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil's Property Advisory Committee wants community feedback on how we use the renovated cottage in Rawinia Rangi Reserve - hire, lease or something else entirely?
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Ōpōtiki to start spending Better Off Funding
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil's application for central government Better Off funding has been approved and will be used to fund a wide range of community projects over the next five years.
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Showing Wairoa some post-cyclone love
NewsMedia ReleasesThrough the LGNZ adoption campaign, we have been lucky to be partnered up with Wairoa to help them through the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle.
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Building consent numbers on track for record year
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil’s building team have already processed more than 100 building consent applications so far this year.
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Statement about Abatement Notice from Bay of Plenty Regional Council
NewsMedia ReleasesAn abatement notice is a formal written notice under the Resource Management Act that requires certain actions to be taken, or to cease, within a specified time.
