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Council statement about vaccination policy under traffic light system
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil is working through what the traffic light settings will mean for us. Our priority is to protect the health and safety of staff and those who use council services.
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Ōpōtiki opens newest community space
NewsMedia ReleasesAt dawn yesterday morning Te Tāhuhu o Te Rangi was blessed and officially opened marking the culmination of more than a decade of preparation, fundraising and work by the Ōpōtiki community.
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Take care on the top end of Church Street this weekend
NewsMedia ReleasesSeveral trees causing issues with pipes and roading in the area will be removed this weekend.
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Ōpōtiki statement on Three Waters Opposition
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil signs MOU expressing opposition to the Three Waters reforms as they stand without further consultation and engagement with councils and communities.
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Library book sale a stellar success
NewsMedia ReleasesThe library is clearing shelves and starting the processing of moving to the new Te Tāhuhu o Te Rangi building before Christmas.
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Grab a bargain at the Ōpōtiki library book sale
NewsMedia ReleasesON NOW. Grab a bargain. Grab a bundle of books.
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Next step for government funding for Hukutaia
NewsMedia ReleasesŌpōtiki District Council has been successful in the first stage of their bid to attract central government funding to extend housing development in Hukutaia.
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Funding helps light the streets of Ōpōtiki
NewsMedia ReleasesŌpōtiki streets will be better lit and the new and upgraded skatepark will have CCTV and new lighting thanks to funding from Trust Horizon.
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Huge crane working hard at harbour construction site
Harbour ProjectNewsMedia ReleasesSome project milestones come in very large packages and the huge Liebherr crane which has been purchased to work on the Ōpōtiki Harbour entrance has certainly turned a lot of heads.
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Did lockdown got your creative juices flowing?
NewsMedia ReleasesIf covid restrictions or level 4 lockdown gave you an artistic brainwave, then Creative New Zealand’s Creative Communities Scheme may have some funding to help you realise your vision.
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Project works re-start under level 3
NewsMedia ReleasesSeveral key projects will resume in Ōpōtiki as the district moves to Covid Alert Level 3.
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Is the Scottish Three Waters model right for Ōpōtiki?
NewsMedia ReleasesCentral government wants feedback by 1 October on how the Three Waters Reform proposals might impact the Ōpōtiki community. We want your initial views.
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Council seeks government funding to extend at Hukutaia
NewsMedia ReleasesŌpōtiki District Council is seeking central government funding to assist with the extension of water, wastewater and stormwater services and roading for the future development of Hukutaia.
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Sand pile growing by the day
Harbour ProjectNewsMedia ReleasesThe growing stockpile is clear reminder of progress on the multi-million dollar project to build a navigable harbour entrance.
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Changes to Council services at Alert Level 4
NewsMedia ReleasesView information on changes to Council services, facilities and operations at Covid Alert level 4.
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High Court releases decision dismissing appeal
NewsMedia ReleasesOn Friday 6 August 2021, the High Court released their decision dismissing the appeal in Ngai Tamahaua Hapu Committee v Heritage New Zealand and Ōpōtiki District Council.
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Shelving the outdated library overdue fine
NewsMedia ReleasesŌpōtiki District Library has joined the growing number of libraries in New Zealand and around the world that are shelving the ‘odd and outdated’ notion of fines on books returned late.
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Opotiki Library saves a kilometre of plastic from landfill
NewsMedia ReleasesSmall changes can add up to larger, collective action and Ōpōtiki Library has been considering its own plastic footprint over recent years.
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Opotiki's Harbour Project wins local government award
Harbour ProjectNewsMedia ReleasesThese awards recognise and celebrate outstanding work by local councils around the country to promote and grow the well-being of their communities.
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Council adopts plan for next ten years
NewsMedia ReleasesŌpōtiki District Council has adopted the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan and a host of associated fees and charges and policies to set the path forward for the coming ten years.
