News
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Matariki events continue to shine in Ōpōtiki
NewsMedia ReleasesJust over halfway through an incredible calendar of Matariki events! Make sure you check the calendar and get along to the last few events this week!
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Pakihikura to close from Monday
Harbour ProjectNewsMedia ReleasesThe slow process of opening a new channel between the seawalls will begin early next week with the river closed to boat traffic from Monday. There will be a small dawn blessing to mark the start.
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Blessing for new build - new tenants moving in!
NewsOn Tuesday last week, there was a small dawn blessing at the new commercial building on Church Street - the Laneway (Lots 9 and 10). The Banking Hub are coming to Opotiki!
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Ōpōtiki invited to embrace the art of fixing
NewsVolunteers sought for Opotiki's own Repair Cafe. First meeting this Saturday.
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Lion Foundation grant for generators for Waihau Bay Fire and Ambulance
NewsGenerous funding from the Lion Foundation will see the installation of back-up power generators for both the Waihau Bay volunteer fire station and local St John ambulance services.
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Safer speeds around the district – protecting our most vulnerable
NewsCouncil is seeking feedback on its Interim Speed Management Plan to make travelling around the district safer for everyone, especially the district’s most vulnerable road users.
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Using our spaces and places around the Ōpōtiki Wharf
NewsHave your say at a drop-in session, online, email or written feedback on Council interim plan for the Ōpōtiki Wharf.
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Growing Ōpōtiki’s workforce into the future
NewsIt’s been almost ten years since Whakatōhea, Ōpōtiki District Council, local employers, employment services, the College and training organisations joined together to create more “pathways to work”.
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Ōpōtiki District Council adopts Annual Plan
NewsOn 28 June 2023, Ōpōtiki District Council adopted the 2023/24 Annual Plan. The plan sees an average rates rise for the district of 13.7%.
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Eastern Bay of Plenty Mayors respond to Local Government Review
NewsMayors from Ōpōtiki, Kawerau and Whakatāne respond to the recent release of The Future for Local Government report - He piki tūranga, he piki kotuku,
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Statement from Mayor David Moore
Mayoral ColumnsNewsThe Mayor acknowledges the recent death in community and significant visitor numbers in town for the tangi.
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Waiotahe eastern beach closing to public access
NewsHEB Construction are preparing to open the new channel between the breakwaters of the Harbour Development and close the old river outlet.
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More public reporting sees fewer roaming dogs
NewsMedia ReleasesA recent increase in public reports of roaming dogs meant more dogs had been impounded.
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Reorua initiative promotes a bilingual strategy for Ōpōtiki township
NewsMedia ReleasesPōhiri marks the start of Ōpōtiki’s reorua journey.
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Rates rises on the table for Ōpōtiki district
NewsMedia ReleasesWe've released our 2023-24 Annual Plan Information Document – Our Plan in Action and are wanting the community to provide their thoughts and feedback.
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Native tree planting marks coronation in Ōpōtiki
NewsMedia ReleasesTree planting and plaque placing on Moody Place to take place 10am on Saturday 6 May as part of He Rā Rākau Tītapu – King Charles III Coronation Plantings. Everyone is welcome to come along.
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Funding available for sport-related travel
NewsMedia ReleasesWith applications currently open for funding from the Sports NZ Rural Travel Fund, Councillor Barry Howe encourages local sports teams to get their applications in on time.
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ANZAC parade and Civic commemorations
NewsMedia ReleasesAfter a few years of informal and more personal celebrations of ANZAC day, this year will see the return to the more traditional dawn service, parade and civic commemorations in Ōpōtiki.
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Get creative, get funding
NewsMedia ReleasesApplications are open to help fund any amazing new creative projects in the Ōpōtiki District.
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Getting the benefits from the Harbour
Harbour ProjectNewsMedia ReleasesThe Te Ara Moana a Toi, Initial Benefits Assessment report, provides an early insight into success so far and what that means for predictions into the future.
