News
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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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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 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.
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Drivers to take extra care at Snell Road intersection
NewsMedia ReleasesIntersection of Snell Road and SH35 causing concern for truck drivers using access road for the Harbour Project as too many cars are not following the posted speed limits.
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Council’s annual review of fees and charges – have your say
NewsMedia ReleasesWe're reviewing our fees and charges to ensure that they are adjusted for inflation, match legislation and other factors in our Revenue and Financing Policy.
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A more personal ANZAC day this year in Ōpōtiki
NewsMedia ReleasesŌpōtiki RSA is encouraging more personal and informal observance of ANZAC day this year, with formal parades and services cancelled.
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Calling Ōpōtiki creatives!
NewsMedia ReleasesBring your creative vision to life, with the help of Creative Communities funding. Applications open now.
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Changing tides for Coastguard Ōpōtiki
NewsMedia ReleasesWith significant changes already happening on and around the water in Ōpōtiki, the local Coastguard is looking ahead to the future with its own plans for a bigger, brighter presence.
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Stormwater improvements in the pipeline
NewsMedia ReleasesImprovements to Ōpōtiki’s stormwater network were a key focus in the Long Term Plan and some of these works are already being seen around town – particularly the extensive works on Richard Street.
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RATs in Ōpōtiki
NewsMedia ReleasesŌpōtiki now has a 7-day-a-week collection point supported by dozens of volunteers and staff from all different agencies - find out here where you can collect them.
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Extra support for Ōpōtiki library
NewsMedia ReleasesISCL will be providing help at the library entrance to assist people to sign in, remind visitors to wear a face mask (or provide one if needed) and keep an eye on numbers and social distancing.
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Hukutaia information session well-attended
NewsMedia ReleasesLast week’s drop-in session to discuss future growth in Hukutaia was well-attended with almost 60 people coming along to talk to Ōpōtiki District Councillors and staff.
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Ōpōtiki Harbour construction passes the halfway mark
Harbour ProjectNewsMedia ReleasesConstruction in Ōpōtiki of one of the largest pieces of non-roading infrastructure seen in New Zealand in decades has now reached the halfway mark.
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Vaccine pass requirements to change for Ōpōtiki council facilities
NewsMedia ReleasesFrom 28 February 2022, council chambers and i-SITE will require vaccine passes. Te Tāhuhu o Te Rangi and reception area at main office on St John St will not require vaccine passes.
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Ōpōtiki District Council welcomes Tauranga City Commissioners
NewsMedia ReleasesLooking to draw ideas from successful projects elsewhere, including Ōpōtiki’s new facilities, the commissioners visited Tāhuhu o Te Rangi on 17 February.
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Changes at council facilities at red traffic light settings
NewsMedia ReleasesRead about the latest changes to council facilities at red traffic light settings
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Make a plan as Cody heads towards New Zealand
NewsMedia ReleasesHigh seas are likely to arrive before any wind and rain, so take extra care around coastal areas from today.
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Ōpōtiki building consents continue to grow
NewsMedia ReleasesDevelopers Kāinga Maha have started work on the 2.84ha property near Ōpōtiki College.
