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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.
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Footpath pilots showing promise
NewsMedia ReleasesA solution may be in sight for Ōpōtiki District Council’s issues with cracked and warped footpaths in the central business district.
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Mayoral column January 2023
Mayoral ColumnsNewsThe new year is well underway and the councillors and I already have full calendars of events and meetings over the next 12 months – it is going to be a very busy year.
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Two Project Manager Vacancies available now
VacanciesNewsUse your extensive project management experience to successfully manage projects in your key areas of focus as well as other functional council areas such as community facilities.
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Pakihikura open to boaties for the summer
Harbour ProjectNewsMedia ReleasesPakihikura, the waterway from the confluence with the Otara River to the river mouth will reopen to boaties from this Friday 16 December 2022.
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New CEO for Ōpōtiki District Council
NewsMedia ReleasesŌpōtiki District Mayor, David Moore, today announced a new Chief Executive for Council, current Engineering and Services Group Manager, Stace Lewer will be taking up the role early in 2023.
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Lower speeds near kura on the way
NewsMedia ReleasesThe Waka Kotahi draft Interim State Highway Speed Management Plan is open for consultation and proposes speed-related safety improvements, particularly, changes to speed near kura and marae.
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Freedom camping funding for the district
NewsMedia ReleasesŌpōtiki District Council has been successful in securing $214,000 from the Freedom Camping Transition Fund administered by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).
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Three Waters legislation takes next step forward
NewsMedia ReleasesCentral government’s three waters legislation took the next step forward with the Select Committee review of the Water Services Entities Bill completed and recommendations published.
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Ōpōtiki District Council Christmas & New Year Services
NewsDuring the summer holiday period council services may be a little different. View the full calendar of our opening days and times.
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Need help paying your rates?
NewsŌpōtiki District Council is reminding ratepayers who may need extra help paying rates on their home, that they may be eligible for a rates rebate.
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Get ready for a summer of fun in Ōpōtiki
NewsMedia ReleasesŌpōtiki’s i-SITE manager, Joseph Hayes said that after a few summers of limited activities due to Covid, the events this summer are set to thrill.