News
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Mould-maker announced for Ōpōtiki Harbour project
NewsAn Ōpōtiki firm is playing a key role in the $100 million Ōpōtiki harbour project.
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Tonnes of action on Ōpōtiki’s harbour development
Harbour ProjectNewsIt has been a busy couple of months with plenty of action on the ground and even more on paper towards the build of Ōpōtiki's Harbour.
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Ngā Whetu o Te Mangōroa – Stars of the Community
NewsNominate a person or group who supported you during Covid. Help us highlight and celebrate their efforts and they could win a great prize.
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Funding opportunity for creative locals
NewsApplications are open for funding for Ōpōtiki's creative projects.
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New opportunities as Ōpōtiki booms
NewsStaffing needs increase to support a wide range of projects receiving funding support from the Government.
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Horse numbers tracking down but more action required
NewsAccident highlights risk of uncontained horses.
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Mayoral update 15 during COVID-19 response
NewsA community update from Opotiki Mayor Lyn Riesterer - 15 August 2020.
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Changes at Council as we move back to Alert Level 2
NewsThe national direction for the Bay of Plenty to move to COVID-19 alert level 2 will mean a number of changes for Council services.
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Mayoral update 14 during COVID-19 response
NewsA community update from Opotiki Mayor Lyn Riesterer - 12 August 2020.
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Contractor announced for Te Tāhuhu o Te Rangi
NewsMedia ReleasesProject takes a major step forward with announcement of Livingstone Building NZ Ltd as the contractor for the build.
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Funding for new community facilities announced
NewsMedia ReleasesDeputy Prime Minister Winston Peters visits Ōpōtiki to announce funding for multiple projects that will employ locals in facilities development and upgrade.
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Opotiki welcomes harbour contractors
Harbour ProjectNewsMedia ReleasesContractors starting work on construction of Ōpōtiki's Harbour development were formally welcomed to Ōpōtiki.
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Fewer horses in urban areas is the only solution
NewsSince lockdown there has been an influx of horses being brought into the township and it is simply not sustainable.
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Council endorses Town Centre Structure Plan
NewsWe want the Ōpōtiki town centre to be a vibrant area that reflects the past, present and future communities.
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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.
