News
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Ōpōtiki Harbour Channel Update
Harbour ProjectNewsMedia ReleasesThe Ōpōtiki Harbour channel will open to the public on Friday 15 September at 12pm, weather dependent.
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Harbour-Wharf Masterplan – signed, sealed, now to deliver!
Harbour ProjectNewsMedia ReleasesThe revised Ōpōtiki Harbour-Wharf Masterplan was adopted by Council at their Tuesday meeting.
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Warm weather reminder: keep all vehicles off the dunes
NewsMedia ReleasesŌpōtiki District Council and Bay of Plenty Regional Council would like to remind people to keep all vehicles off the dunes, to avoid causing damage to the coastal nesting areas in and around Ōpōtiki.
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Pākihikura (Ōpōtiki) Harbour Project is underway
Harbour ProjectNewsMedia ReleasesThe Pākihikura (Ōpōtiki) Harbour Project has begun with help from local tamariki
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New tenants on Church Street
NewsMedia ReleasesEastbay REAP move in to 101A Church Street as they continue to grow and offer further services to the community.
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Improving amenity at Waihau Bay
NewsMedia ReleasesCome along to Waihau Bay Fishing Club this Friday to find out more about the Waihau Bay Masterplan.
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Ōpōtiki Harbour remains closed to boat traffic
Harbour ProjectNewsMedia ReleasesBay of Plenty Harbourmaster, Jon Jon Peters, has extended the closure of the river to 11 September to allow the works to continue.
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Work begins on Ōpōtiki’s Long Term Plan
NewsMedia ReleasesEveryone is welcome to come and have a korero this Friday or Saturday to help shape the earliest stages of Opotiki District Council's long-term plan.
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Water flows between Ōpōtiki seawalls for the first time
Harbour ProjectNewsMedia ReleasesFollowing a dawn blessing on Monday, the harbour team lowered the final strip of sand through a tide change, allowing the water to flow between the seawalls for the first time.
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Matariki events continue to shine in Ōpōtiki
NewsMedia ReleasesJust over halfway through an incredible calendar of Matariki events! Make sure you check the calendar and get along to the last few events this week!
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Pakihikura to close from Monday
Harbour ProjectNewsMedia ReleasesThe slow process of opening a new channel between the seawalls will begin early next week with the river closed to boat traffic from Monday. There will be a small dawn blessing to mark the start.
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More public reporting sees fewer roaming dogs
NewsMedia ReleasesA recent increase in public reports of roaming dogs meant more dogs had been impounded.
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Reorua initiative promotes a bilingual strategy for Ōpōtiki township
NewsMedia ReleasesPōhiri marks the start of Ōpōtiki’s reorua journey.
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Rates rises on the table for Ōpōtiki district
NewsMedia ReleasesWe've released our 2023-24 Annual Plan Information Document – Our Plan in Action and are wanting the community to provide their thoughts and feedback.
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Native tree planting marks coronation in Ōpōtiki
NewsMedia ReleasesTree planting and plaque placing on Moody Place to take place 10am on Saturday 6 May as part of He Rā Rākau Tītapu – King Charles III Coronation Plantings. Everyone is welcome to come along.
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Funding available for sport-related travel
NewsMedia ReleasesWith applications currently open for funding from the Sports NZ Rural Travel Fund, Councillor Barry Howe encourages local sports teams to get their applications in on time.
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ANZAC parade and Civic commemorations
NewsMedia ReleasesAfter a few years of informal and more personal celebrations of ANZAC day, this year will see the return to the more traditional dawn service, parade and civic commemorations in Ōpōtiki.
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Get creative, get funding
NewsMedia ReleasesApplications are open to help fund any amazing new creative projects in the Ōpōtiki District.
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Getting the benefits from the Harbour
Harbour ProjectNewsMedia ReleasesThe Te Ara Moana a Toi, Initial Benefits Assessment report, provides an early insight into success so far and what that means for predictions into the future.
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Changes sought to alcohol sales in the Eastern Bay
NewsMedia ReleasesThe combined Eastern Bay of Plenty Council's are currently reviewing the Eastern Bay of Plenty Local Alcohol Policy and the public are asked to provide their thoughts on the policies.