News
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New role to coordinate new opportunities
NewsWorkforce Coordinator to enable strong links between new work in the district and training and skills development.
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Win for nature and jobs in Opotiki
NewsProject to remove pest trees and clear weeds near the confluence of the Waioeka River and Tarawa Creek is a double win' for the community.
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Government watchdog praises Opotiki work
NewsŌpōtiki District Council featured heavily as an example of best practice in its rollout of upgrades to its wastewater infrastructure.
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Annual Plan for 2020-21 adopted
NewsBased on the Annual Plan budgets, the annual plan will see a rates rise of 2.92%, well below the forecast 5.09% in the Long Term Plan.
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New jobs and new footpaths for Ōpōtiki district
NewsWork is already underway with both Council and funders the Provincial Growth Fund enabling a speedy start to this shovel-ready project.
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Council processes $19.5 million in building consents
NewsCouncil has had a record-breaking few months for building consents, with five large-value building works all granted consent in the last quarter.
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Alert sirens decommissioned in Eastern Bay of Plenty
NewsFrom 1 July, residents in coastal areas will no longer hear alert sirens as a notice to check for official messages in case of a tsunami alert.
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Site induction and blessing before Harbour works
Harbour ProjectNewsMedia ReleasesWhakatōhea and Tuhoe Kaumātua led a hikoi from Snell Road to the planned harbour entrance for a karakia and cultural briefing for contractors.
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Opotiki Sales Yard sale goes unconditional
NewsThe property near Ōpōtiki College, known locally as the Sale Yards, has been sold to developers, Kāinga Maha Ltd, for a new housing development.
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Safe housing for RSE workers a priority
NewsCouncil to work with accommodation providers to ensure seasonal workers are in safe and compliant buildings.
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New paths for Opotiki's feet, wheels and even hooves!
NewsGovernment job-creation funding includes almost $4.5m for footpaths, cycleway extensions and funding to improve horse trails in Ōpōtiki.
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Construction to begin on Opotiki Harbour
Harbour ProjectNewsMedia ReleasesThe construction site will be one of the key bases of operations and there will be a lot of activity on the site in the coming months and years.
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Local rangatahi to connect with Ōpōtiki’s small businesses
NewsPilot programme headed by the Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs and the Ministry of Social Development fantastic chance for both businesses and youth.
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Waiotahi effluent disposal site closed for upgrade from next week
NewsWaka Kotahi advises the Waiotahi effluent disposal site on SH 2 will be closed for an upgrade from 15 to 26 June.
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Calling all local sub-contractors and suppliers
NewsMedia ReleasesOpportunity to submit pricing to competing tenderers for Te Tahuhu o Te Rangi and Opotiki Pound build projects.
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Survey work underway on Opotiki harbour project
Harbour ProjectNewsMedia ReleasesMapping for up-to-date data with boats and drones for construction planning of the harbour entrance in the coming months.
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Mayoral update 13 during COVID-19 response
NewsA community update from Opotiki District Mayor Lyn Riesterer - 26 May 2020.
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Goring Street gets an upgrade
NewsNew seal, kerb and channel, footpaths and the first stage of stormwater improvements planned for the Tarawa Creek catchment are all going in.
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Mayoral update 12 during COVID-19 response
NewsA community update from Opotiki District Mayor Lyn Riesterer - 20 May 2020.
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Mayoral update 11 during COVID-19 response
NewsA community update from Opotiki District Mayor Lyn Riesterer and information on Council services and facilities open for business at Alert Level 2.
