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Pier pressure from primary school students
NewsMedia ReleasesŌpōtiki Primary School students got hands-on with local democracy this week, preparing feedback and presenting to Ōpōtiki District Council on Monday 4 July 2022.
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Public can “finally” have say on Three Waters reforms
NewsMedia ReleasesŌpōtiki Mayor, Lyn Riesterer, encourages everyone to get involved and make sure they have their voice heard.
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Ōpōtiki Matariki celebrations an “overwhelming success”
NewsMedia ReleasesThis year, Ōpōtiki District Council’s events team pulled out all the stops, partnering with more than a dozen community organisations to host 11 days of celebrations for Matariki.
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Council adopts 2022-23 Annual Plan
NewsMedia ReleasesA council’s annual plan sets out the budget for each financial year and outlines how the council will fund projects, activities and services.
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Council appoints interim Chief Executive
NewsMedia ReleasesŌpōtiki District Council has appointed Miles McConway as the interim Chief Executive while recruiting to fill the role permanently later this year.
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Mayoral column June 2022
Mayoral ColumnsThere's a lot for the community to think about coming up to the local government elections this year.
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Big prizes up for grabs at Matariki skate extravaganza
NewsMedia ReleasesThere is a Matariki Skate Park Party and Competition this coming Sunday with awesome prizes and activities for all ages.
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Mobility advocate petitions council to improve accessibility
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil Chief Executive, Aileen Lawrie, says issues raised were vital to making sure the district was safe and inclusive and there was change well-underway.
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Ki o Rahi (Māori traditional sport) for everyone
NewsMedia ReleasesThis Matariki, Ōpōtiki is hosting 11 days of events and activities for the whole family. And one of the gems in the crown is the Ki o Rahi Whānau Fun Day at Memorial Park on Thursday 23 June
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Ōpōtiki Matariki concert to shine with incredible stars
NewsMedia ReleasesAs we celebrate the first national holiday for Matariki, Ōpōtiki will host 11 days of events and activities for the whole family. The jewel in the crown will be a final concert and fireworks display.
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Council releases Annual Plan for public feedback
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil has released an information document on the 2022-23 Annual Plan and is inviting public feedback. Included are expected changes in rates and some of the key projects for the coming year.
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Ōpōtiki District Council farewells Library Manager
NewsMedia ReleasesŌpōtiki District Council will be saying a very sad farewell to long-serving library manager, Jo Hunt later this month after a “whirlwind” eight years in the role.
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Council continues to seek long-term housing solutions for Ōpōtiki
NewsMedia ReleasesIn May Council was advised that their application to Kāinga Ora’s Infrastructure Acceleration Fund had been unsuccessful but Hukutaia remains a longer-term aspiration.
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Leadership change at Ōpōtiki District Council
NewsMedia ReleasesChief Executive Aileen Lawrie will be leaving the role in July to take take up a new opportunity as Thames-Coromandel District Council Chief Executive.
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Mayoral Column May 2022
Mayoral ColumnsNewsThis time Mayor Lyn shines a light on a few of the interesting roles that councillors in Ōpōtiki have.
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Ōpōtiki shines for full calendar of Matariki celebrations
NewsMedia ReleasesThis year Ōpōtiki will celebrate the first national Matariki public holiday with more than a week of celebrations and events leading up to the final show and fireworks on Sunday 26 June.
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Council releases wharf plan for feedback
Harbour ProjectNewsMedia ReleasesThis week, Ōpōtiki District Council has shared early concept drawings of the Harbour Wharf Masterplan for feedback.
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Ōpōtiki Controller reminds community of alert test this Sunday
NewsThis Sunday, there will be a loud and persistent alert from your phone. But don’t panic – it’s just a test.
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Ōpōtiki Mayor voices concern over Three Waters announcement
NewsMedia ReleasesLyn Riesterer added her voice to other councils concerned at the “bulldozer tactics” as government announced its intention to continue largely unchanged in their approach to Three Waters reforms.
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CCTV Upgrades in town
NewsMedia ReleasesAfter a number of requests by the community to help people feel safer and more secure around the CBD several new cameras have been added in and around the skatepark.
