News
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Changes sought to alcohol sales in the Eastern Bay
NewsMedia ReleasesThe combined Eastern Bay of Plenty Council's are currently reviewing the Eastern Bay of Plenty Local Alcohol Policy and the public are asked to provide their thoughts on the policies.
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Interim options explored for Ōpōtiki wharf
Harbour ProjectNewsCouncil looking at options to accommodate boats at town wharf as harbour entrance expected to open this year, but private marina to service boats is some years away.
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Council ‘shocked’ at waste at Gault Road spot
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil staff have called out of the behaviour of fly-tippers online, calling the behaviour ‘disgusting’ and urging the community to report it if they see it.
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Playground works to shortly get underway near Ōpōtiki Skatepark
NewsMedia ReleasesCreo Playground builders chosen as the successful tenderers for the new playground in Whitikau Reserve.
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Ōpōtiki Mayor concerned with likely rates rise
NewsMedia ReleasesLike most other councils around Aotearoa, the affects of inflation and current cost of living will have an impact on rates in the coming year.
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New ideas for cottage in Rawinia Rangi Reserve
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil's Property Advisory Committee wants community feedback on how we use the renovated cottage in Rawinia Rangi Reserve - hire, lease or something else entirely?
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Ōpōtiki to start spending Better Off Funding
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil's application for central government Better Off funding has been approved and will be used to fund a wide range of community projects over the next five years.
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Showing Wairoa some post-cyclone love
NewsMedia ReleasesThrough the LGNZ adoption campaign, we have been lucky to be partnered up with Wairoa to help them through the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle.
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Building consent numbers on track for record year
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil’s building team have already processed more than 100 building consent applications so far this year.
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Mayoral column February 2023
Mayoral ColumnsNewsŌpōtiki will continue to find ways to support our neighbours through their recovery after Cyclone Gabrielle. We can also take a moment this week to prepare ourselves and our households for next time.
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Statement about Abatement Notice from Bay of Plenty Regional Council
NewsMedia ReleasesAn abatement notice is a formal written notice under the Resource Management Act that requires certain actions to be taken, or to cease, within a specified time.
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Cyclone Gabrielle
NewsMedia ReleasesFollow this page for updates
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Lantern Festival Shines for 2023
NewsMedia ReleasesŌpōtiki celebrated 10 years of the Lantern Festival on the weekend, with another successful afternoon and evening of entertainment.
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Council prepares for another big year
NewsMedia ReleasesWork starts on the process of shaping the Annual Plan.
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Busy public session at Council meeting
NewsMedia ReleasesŌpōtiki Mayor, David Moore, gives a quick summary of the ordinary council meeting on Tuesday, 7 February 2023
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Outcomes of recent Whanarua Bay court case
NewsMedia ReleasesWhanarua Beachfront Property Owners sought a judicial review of council decision.
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Rating revaluations in the post for Ōpōtiki homeowners
NewsMedia ReleasesEvery three years, Ōpōtiki District Council has a legal requirement to value all properties in the district and new valuations will start arriving in letterboxes shortly.
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Protecting Pohutukawa on private land
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil has issued a reminder to landowners who have Pohutukawa on their property that council needs to be involved in any decisions before trees are maintained or pruned.
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New rating valuations for Ōpōtiki District Council - QV Media Release
NewsMedia ReleasesŌpōtiki District property owners will soon receive a Notice of Rating Valuation in the post with an updated rating value for their property.
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Welcome to our newest citizens
NewsMedia ReleasesŌpōtiki has held its first citizenship ceremony for two years and welcomed seven new citizens to the district.
