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If I was mayor for just one day…..
Mayoral ColumnsNewsMedia ReleasesClass from Waiotahe Valley School visits council chambers to find out what a Mayor REALLY does.....
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Need a liquor licence this summer? Time is running out
NewsMedia ReleasesIf you are organising an event that needs a special licence to sell or supply alcohol this summer, you need to submit applications this week.
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Council adopts plan for next ten years
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil has adopted the 2024-2034 Long Term Plan and a host of associated fees and charges, policies and documents to set the path forward for the coming ten years.
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Ōpōtiki RRC weighbridge up and running next week
NewsMedia ReleasesThe new weighbridge at the Ōpōtiki RRC will be operational from Monday.
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Ōpōtiki harbour walls open to the public
Harbour ProjectNewsMedia ReleasesDignitaries and guests visited Ōpōtiki today to mark the completion of construction work on the 350m-long harbour seawalls.
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Ministers to come for seawall blessing
NewsMedia ReleasesDignitaries to visit Opotiki for official blessing of harbour seawalls on Friday 20 Sept.
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Recognition for Ringa Raupa graduates
NewsMedia ReleasesCongratulations to the hard-working rangatahi in the current ringa raupa programme.
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Last chance to have your say on Freedom Camping in the district
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil has extended consultation for an additional two weeks on its proposed new Freedom Camping Bylaw.
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Ōpōtiki Matariki wins New Zealand Event Award
NewsMedia ReleasesThe 2023 Ōpōtiki Matariki calendar of events was awarded top honours at the New Zealand Events Association (NZEA) Event Awards in Palmerston North
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Talk through council topics kanohi ki te kanohi
NewsMedia ReleasesDrop-in sessions will be at Te Tāhuhu o Te Rangi on Wednesday 28 August, 10am-midday and 4pm-6pm.
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Ōpōtiki main street gets a glow-up
NewsMedia ReleasesGenerous funding from Trust Horizon has helped light up Ōpōtiki’s town centre.
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Have your say on Ōpōtiki’s proposed new council structure
NewsMedia ReleasesConsultation has opened on Ōpōtiki District Council’s preferred option for how representatives will be elected at the next local body elections in 2025.
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Have your say on the council’s plan for the future
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil has adopted its Long Term Plan 2024-2034 Consultation Document ready for the community to add their feedback.
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Vote for Ōpōtiki Matariki event!
NewsMedia ReleasesReminder to vote for the NZEA 'NZ's Favourite event' for Opotiki's Matariki calendar!
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Changes this year could ‘hit ratepayers hard’
NewsMedia ReleasesMayor Moore warns residents that changes to the timing of rates invoices this year could have a significant impact on households and that people should start to prepare now.
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School holiday programme a shining success
NewsMedia ReleasesThe school holiday programme at Te Tāhuhu o Te Rangi was a success with young and young-at-heart this July with hundreds of visitors each day.
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Thousands enjoy Ōpōtiki Matariki events
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil’s iSite and events team wrapped up a three-week calendar of Matariki events this month with thousands of locals and visitors enjoying a range of events from golf to star-gazing.
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Ōpōtiki projects work together to unlock economic potential
NewsMedia ReleasesAn update from Councillor Barry Howe, Chair of OMAG, on the many Opotiki projects that are contributing to our 'blue economy'.
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Harbour team farewell HEB project manager
NewsMedia ReleasesAfter nearly four years leading the Ōpōtiki harbour project, the team has farewelled David Wyeth.
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Opotiki’s own Matariki festival a finalist in national awards
NewsMedia ReleasesLast year's Matariki festival is a finalist in the NZEA annual event awards.
