Opotiki District Council

Strong Community - Strong Future

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Local elections are being held this year to select Council and District Health Board members.
By participating in national and local body elections you can support your community and help create the future.

From our ELECTIONS INFORMATION page you can:

     *   download Nomination Forms
       *   view the 2010 elections Timetable
      *   get a copy of the Opotiki Ratepayer Elector Form
       * link to the New Zealand Government Elections New Zealand website
       * access the Opotiki Candidate booklet and LGNZ's Making a Stand guide
       * source regularly updated information and links.

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About Opotiki District

Opotiki District is made up of miles of coastline, clean fast running rivers, vast areas of native bush and farmland. The people of the district live in a number of communities scattered along the coast. Each community has a strong and distinctive spirit and an inherent appreciation of the area in which they live. This forms the basis of the solid and determined collective community in which the Opotiki District Council works.

The district is identified as OpotikiCoast by Nature in recognition of the distinctive characteristics of the people and their affinity to the natural environment.

» Overview of Opotiki District

Representation

The Council consists of 6 Councillors who are elected by ward, and the Mayor 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, the 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.

» The Role of Council
» Elected Members

Community Outcomes

Development and protection of the natural environment
Services and facilities meet our needs
Fair and efficient leadership
A strong and distinctive community spirit
Purposeful work and learning opportunities
Development supports the community
History and culture is treasured

The Organisation

The operations of Council are managed by the Chief Executive Officer, Aileen Lawrie. The various functions of Council are grouped into four departments, Works and Services, Planning and Environment, Finance, and Corporate Services. Information on the services and activities provided by Council is provided in the Opotiki District Community Plan under the Publications and Forms menu.

Council's Vision for the District is “Strong Community – Strong Future”. Find out more about how Council will use this philosophy to bring about progress in the district.

» Organisational Structure
» Council Vision and Direction

Information on the future development
of the
Opotiki Harbour
http://www.opotikiharbour.co.nz

For information on the Bay of Plenty Aquaculture Strategy
www.bayofconnections.com

More information about New Zealand Government services can be found at: