News
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A deeper look at Hukutaia development in Ōpōtiki’s LTP
NewsMedia ReleasesThere are several reasons that Council’s preferred option is to extend three water (stormwater, wastewater and water supply) services to Hukutaia for both current residents and for future growth.
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Walk this Way: New footpaths for Te Kaha
NewsMedia ReleasesPeople of Te Kaha are taking to the streets on nearly one kilometre of new footpaths in Schoolhouse Bay and between Te Kaha Hotel Road and the cemetery.
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Help us with a new name for Ford Street Reserve
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil is seeking the communities help to rename the Ford Street Reserve (previously known as the Rose Garden).
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ANZAC Parade - Civic Parade
NewsThe public are invited to join Her Worship the Mayor, Councillors and Council staff in the ANZAC Day Commemorations.
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Condolence messages for Prince Philip
NewsYou can use these links to send your condolences to the Royal Family on the passing of Prince Philip.
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No more cheques at Ōpōtiki District Council
NewsMedia ReleasesFrom Monday 24 May 2021, Ōpōtiki District Council will no longer accept cheques as payment for any of its services. But there are still many payment options available.
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CCS Arts funding open for applications
NewsMedia ReleasesFeeling creative? Need some funding? Individuals and groups who have eligible arts projects are being encouraged to apply for a funding grant.
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Public consultation for Long-Term Plan opens
NewsMedia ReleasesRubbish bins at public toilets, extending services to Hukutaia to unlock housing potential, mobile services to the Coast, and how we step up our social development role are our four key issues.
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Trialling dredge equipment for Ōpōtiki Harbour entrance
Harbour ProjectNewsMedia ReleasesContractor for the build of the Ōpōtiki harbour entrance trials equipment for use in dredging the river channel for the new harbour.
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Ōpōtiki welcomes government housing announcement
NewsMedia ReleasesWe are poised, ready and waiting to make the most of today’s announcement.
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Ōpōtiki’s Housing Crisis – hope on horizon
NewsMedia ReleasesEstimates show Ōpōtiki needs more than 50 houses a year for the next ten years just to deal with the current undersupply and to house any newcomers to the area.
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Turning Ōpōtiki’s employment statistics around – one job at a time
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil’s Workforce Programme aims to leverage mini economic boom in Eastern Bay of Plenty to ensure every young person who wants to, finds a pathway into training and work that suits them.
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Covid-19 - Council services at Alert Level 2
NewsAt alert level 2 Council services & facilities continue to operate with some changes.
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Community update from Mayor Lyn Riesterer - 15 February 2021
NewsA message from Opotiki District Mayor Lyn Riesterer as our district moves back to Alert Level 2.
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Te Tāhuhu o Te Rangi - call for proposals from local artists
NewsWe are looking to commission local artists, or artists with a connection to our District, to provide permanent art work for display on interior panels to help bring the building to life.
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Town Centre Master Plan to guide revitalisation
NewsMedia ReleasesCreating a vision of what that future looks like in the town centre so that growth happens in a way the community wants as we work towards our goal of a vibrant, busy and attractive place to be.
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Council’s public survey under way
NewsMedia ReleasesOur Community Satisfaction Survey is a key part of the Council's commitment to actively seek public opinion and involvement.
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Construction starting this week on old Rose Garden development
NewsFord Street Reserve (Ōpōtiki’s old Rose Garden) will be developed over the next three months and will be closed for construction this week.
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New District Plan to ‘guide decade of growth and development’
NewsŌpōtiki district has a new operative District Plan, following resolution at the December Council meeting.
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Truckies urge extra care on SH35
Harbour ProjectNewsMedia ReleasesThe intersection of Snell Road and SH35 is causing concern for truck drivers and the Ōpōtiki Harbour project team and they are asking locals to take extra care in the area.