The Council consists of 6 Councillors who are elected by ward, Waioeka -Waiotahi, Opotiki and the Coast ward, and the Mayor John Forbes who is elected at large. A Coast Community Board represents the interests of the residents in the Coast ward.
There are also two standing committees of Council, Tourism and Promotions Committee and the Sport and Recreation committee. These committees are made up of both Council members and community representatives and they provide focus and advice on their specific areas.
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Opotiki District Council 2007 to 2010 |
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Mayor
John Forbes |
9 Paerata Ridge Road. Opotiki 07 315 7362 027 255 7702 johnf@odc.govt.nz JonRobForbes@xtra.co.nz |
District |
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Councillors
Selby Fisher |
P O Box 125, Opotiki 07 315 7624 027 636 9077 sjfish@ihug.co.nz |
Waioeka/Waiotahi |
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Alex Dobie |
166 Wellington St. Opotiki 07 315 8009 027 544 8009 adobie@xtra.co.nz |
Opotiki |
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Robert Petersen |
15 Fromow Rd. Opotiki 07 315 6580 Work 07 315 7361 Home 027 454 3726 07 315 6582 Fax |
Opotiki |
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Douglas Leeder |
Gabriel's Gully Rd, RD2 Opotiki 07 315 4839 027 292 8048 07 315 4849 Fax |
Waioeka/Waiotahi |
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Barry Howe |
20 Albert Street, Opotiki 07 315 6003 Home 07 315 6335 Work 027 315 6345 email: bazzshazz@xtra.co.nz |
Opotiki |
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Haki McRoberts |
7231 SH35, RD3, Opotiki 027 243 3659 07 325 2833 Phone & Fax
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Coast |
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Coast Community Board Members |
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Chairperson Haki McRoberts |
7231 SH35, RD3, Opotiki 0272 636 9077 07 325 2833 Phone & Fax mcroberts833@gmail.com |
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Rikirangi GAGE |
C/- Omaio Postal Agency, Te Kaha, Opotiki 325-2670 home 325-2726 business riki.gage@apanui.co.nz |
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Edward MATCHITT
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RD 3, Te Kaha Opotiki 325-3663 home |
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Tiaki (Jack) PARATA |
State Highway 35, RD 3 Opotiki, 325-2772 home 325-2726 business 325-2739 fax 0274 989-213 mobile jack.parata@apanui.co.nz |
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Adelaide WAITITI |
RD3, Opotiki CAPE RUNAWAY 325-3803 home waitangihia@xtra.co.nz |