News
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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.
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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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A community update from Mayor Lyn Riesterer
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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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Expressions of interest sought for Commissioner and List Members
NewsThe Eastern Bay of Plenty District Licensing Committee is seeking expressions of interest for appointments as Commissioner and List Members.
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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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Representation arrangements finalised for 2022 local elections
NewsOn 2 September 2021 Council notified its proposal for representation arrangements for the 2022 local elections. No countering submissions were received.
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Ōpōtiki District Council Panui out now
NewsKeep up to date with Council activities, read project updates, learn about opportunities and events - it's all in our latest Panui Newsletter.
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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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Council opposes three waters reform - seeks tailored solution
NewsŌpōtiki District Council, with unanimous support from Iwi, oppose three waters reform and seek solution fit for our district
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Skatepark and Pump park update
NewsNew skatepark and pump track sections open for public use from Tuesday 28 September while existing skatepark is closed for refurbishment.
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Dip Road watermain works require temporary water supply shutdown
NewsNotice of water supply temporary shut down for Dip Road tomorrow, Friday 24 September from 1pm to 4pm to prepare for upgrade works.
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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.