News
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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.
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Ōpōtiki Harbour construction passes the halfway mark
Harbour ProjectNewsMedia ReleasesConstruction in Ōpōtiki of one of the largest pieces of non-roading infrastructure seen in New Zealand in decades has now reached the halfway mark.
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Vaccine pass requirements to change for Ōpōtiki council facilities
NewsMedia ReleasesFrom 28 February 2022, council chambers and i-SITE will require vaccine passes. Te Tāhuhu o Te Rangi and reception area at main office on St John St will not require vaccine passes.
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Ōpōtiki District Council welcomes Tauranga City Commissioners
NewsMedia ReleasesLooking to draw ideas from successful projects elsewhere, including Ōpōtiki’s new facilities, the commissioners visited Tāhuhu o Te Rangi on 17 February.
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Changes at council facilities at red traffic light settings
NewsMedia ReleasesRead about the latest changes to council facilities at red traffic light settings
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Make a plan as Cody heads towards New Zealand
NewsMedia ReleasesHigh seas are likely to arrive before any wind and rain, so take extra care around coastal areas from today.
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Ōpōtiki building consents continue to grow
NewsMedia ReleasesDevelopers Kāinga Maha have started work on the 2.84ha property near Ōpōtiki College.
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Changes for horse owners in Ōpōtiki town
NewsMedia ReleasesAt the 21 December 2021 council meeting, a number of changes were made to Ōpōtiki district bylaws that will impact horse owners who bring their horses into the town area.
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Council progresses plans for Hukutaia Growth Area
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil has made several changes to the District Plan to support the implementation of the draft Structure Plan for the Hukutaia Growth Area.
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Council not proceeding with investigations on moving to lots 9 & 10
NewsMedia ReleasesAt the Ōpōtiki District Council meeting on 21 December 2021, Council ended investigations into the use of an empty lot in town for use of Council offices.
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Communities 4 Local Democracy
NewsMedia ReleasesOpotiki Mayor adds her voice to that of 23 councils taking their concerns over three waters to parliament through Communities 4 Local Democracy - the voice of more than a million New Zealanders.
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Freedom camping closed in Omaio and Te Kaha
NewsMedia ReleasesHoani Waititi Memorial Reserve in Omaio and Maraetai Bay (Schoolhouse Bay) reserve in Te Kaha will be closed to freedom camping over the Christmas holiday period.
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Covid uncertainty means no summer events in Opotiki this year
NewsMedia ReleasesThis summer, the Ōpōtiki District Council events team has made the hard decision to cancel the popular summer events programme and plan for a bigger and brighter series of events in 2022.
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Council supports iwi calls to restrict movements this summer
NewsMedia ReleasesWith a large number of vulnerable, rural communities in the Ōpōtiki District, Council backs calls from iwi leaders to restrict movement to help keep covid from spreading into the rohe.
