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Mobility advocate petitions council to improve accessibility
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil Chief Executive, Aileen Lawrie, says issues raised were vital to making sure the district was safe and inclusive and there was change well-underway.
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Ki o Rahi (Māori traditional sport) for everyone
NewsMedia ReleasesThis Matariki, Ōpōtiki is hosting 11 days of events and activities for the whole family. And one of the gems in the crown is the Ki o Rahi Whānau Fun Day at Memorial Park on Thursday 23 June
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Ōpōtiki Matariki concert to shine with incredible stars
NewsMedia ReleasesAs we celebrate the first national holiday for Matariki, Ōpōtiki will host 11 days of events and activities for the whole family. The jewel in the crown will be a final concert and fireworks display.
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Council releases Annual Plan for public feedback
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil has released an information document on the 2022-23 Annual Plan and is inviting public feedback. Included are expected changes in rates and some of the key projects for the coming year.
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Ōpōtiki District Council farewells Library Manager
NewsMedia ReleasesŌpōtiki District Council will be saying a very sad farewell to long-serving library manager, Jo Hunt later this month after a “whirlwind” eight years in the role.
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Council continues to seek long-term housing solutions for Ōpōtiki
NewsMedia ReleasesIn May Council was advised that their application to Kāinga Ora’s Infrastructure Acceleration Fund had been unsuccessful but Hukutaia remains a longer-term aspiration.
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Leadership change at Ōpōtiki District Council
NewsMedia ReleasesChief Executive Aileen Lawrie will be leaving the role in July to take take up a new opportunity as Thames-Coromandel District Council Chief Executive.
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Ōpōtiki shines for full calendar of Matariki celebrations
NewsMedia ReleasesThis year Ōpōtiki will celebrate the first national Matariki public holiday with more than a week of celebrations and events leading up to the final show and fireworks on Sunday 26 June.
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Council releases wharf plan for feedback
Harbour ProjectNewsMedia ReleasesThis week, Ōpōtiki District Council has shared early concept drawings of the Harbour Wharf Masterplan for feedback.
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Ōpōtiki Mayor voices concern over Three Waters announcement
NewsMedia ReleasesLyn Riesterer added her voice to other councils concerned at the “bulldozer tactics” as government announced its intention to continue largely unchanged in their approach to Three Waters reforms.
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CCTV Upgrades in town
NewsMedia ReleasesAfter a number of requests by the community to help people feel safer and more secure around the CBD several new cameras have been added in and around the skatepark.
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Drivers to take extra care at Snell Road intersection
NewsMedia ReleasesIntersection of Snell Road and SH35 causing concern for truck drivers using access road for the Harbour Project as too many cars are not following the posted speed limits.
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Council’s annual review of fees and charges – have your say
NewsMedia ReleasesWe're reviewing our fees and charges to ensure that they are adjusted for inflation, match legislation and other factors in our Revenue and Financing Policy.
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A more personal ANZAC day this year in Ōpōtiki
NewsMedia ReleasesŌpōtiki RSA is encouraging more personal and informal observance of ANZAC day this year, with formal parades and services cancelled.
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Calling Ōpōtiki creatives!
NewsMedia ReleasesBring your creative vision to life, with the help of Creative Communities funding. Applications open now.
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Changing tides for Coastguard Ōpōtiki
NewsMedia ReleasesWith significant changes already happening on and around the water in Ōpōtiki, the local Coastguard is looking ahead to the future with its own plans for a bigger, brighter presence.
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Stormwater improvements in the pipeline
NewsMedia ReleasesImprovements to Ōpōtiki’s stormwater network were a key focus in the Long Term Plan and some of these works are already being seen around town – particularly the extensive works on Richard Street.
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RATs in Ōpōtiki
NewsMedia ReleasesŌpōtiki now has a 7-day-a-week collection point supported by dozens of volunteers and staff from all different agencies - find out here where you can collect them.
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Extra support for Ōpōtiki library
NewsMedia ReleasesISCL will be providing help at the library entrance to assist people to sign in, remind visitors to wear a face mask (or provide one if needed) and keep an eye on numbers and social distancing.
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Hukutaia information session well-attended
NewsMedia ReleasesLast week’s drop-in session to discuss future growth in Hukutaia was well-attended with almost 60 people coming along to talk to Ōpōtiki District Councillors and staff.
