News
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Community warmth shines at Matariki events
NewsMedia ReleasesThe community calendar of events for Matariki is warm and inviting, with something for everyone to mark the annual rising of the Matariki stars.
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Key outcomes from Ordinary Council meeting 10 June 2025
NewsMedia ReleasesA summary of key decisions and discussion at the council meeting on Tuesday.
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2025 is Election Year - take action now!
NewsMedia ReleasesThere are a few things you can do right now to be ready for voting later this year.
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Ōpōtiki locals are invited to a community kōrero
NewsMedia ReleasesJoin us for an excellent science talk about what a large earthquake and tsunami could look like here in the Ōpōtiki district.
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Council is on the clock to make ‘significant’ water decision
NewsMedia ReleasesHave your say on council's Local Water Done Well proposal.
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Talking rubbish with council
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil is currently consulting on its draft WMMP setting out how the community should manage and minimise waste in the district.
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Wastewater treatment plant resource consent application submitted
NewsMedia ReleasesŌpōtiki District Council has lodged an application with Bay of Plenty Regional Council for a new resource consent for the Ōpōtiki Wastewater Treatment Plant located at Snells Road.
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Annual Plan Information Document Released
NewsMedia ReleasesŌpōtiki District Council has released an information document on the 2025-2026 Annual Plan: Our Plan in Action.
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Six new citizens welcomed to Ōpōtiki
NewsMedia ReleasesNau mai ki tēnei rohe, ki tēnei hāpori ō tātau. Welcome to our newest citizens here in Ōpōtiki.
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Ōpōtiki District Council adopts Easter Sunday Trading Policy
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil has adopted an Easter Sunday Trading Policy which allows businesses to decide whether or not to open on Easter Sunday.
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LGC makes determination on Ōpōtiki representation arrangements
NewsMedia ReleasesThe Local Government Commission has released their determination council’s representation arrangements for the coming elections.
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Easter Sunday trading to be decided this month
NewsMedia ReleasesDoes Ōpōtiki need an Easter Sunday Trading Policy giving businesses a choice whether they open or not?
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Key outcomes from Ordinary Council meeting 18 March 2025
NewsMedia ReleasesShort informal notes on the discussion and outcomes from the council meeting on Tuesday.
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Celebrating local youth graduates
NewsMedia ReleasesAn event to recognise the dedication and commitment of these rangatahi to securing sustainable employment.
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Ōpōtiki welcomes newest citizens
NewsMedia ReleasesThis week, Ōpōtiki held the first citizenship ceremony in 2025 and welcomed eleven new citizens to the district.
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Ōpōtiki Lantern festival – biggest crowds ever
NewsMedia ReleasesThere were almost 4,500 people on site through the day at Saturday's Lantern Festival!
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Ōpōtiki expects big crowds for this weekend’s Lantern Festival
NewsMedia ReleasesThe Lantern Festival is always a big event, but online sales this year are even higher with thousands expected on Saturday.
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Harbour walls popular spot as work on harbour projects continues
NewsMedia ReleasesAn update across a wide range of projects following this week's OMAG meeting from Chair, Barry Howe.
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Keep your eye out for new tsunami signs in the Ōpōtiki District
NewsMedia ReleasesRevised tsunami evacuation maps for the Ōpōtiki District are being erected in key locations along the coastline this summer.
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Pedestrian access to Ōpōtiki’s western seawall from Waiotahe Beach
NewsMedia ReleasesA new access way is being created from the Drifts and Dunes communities down to the beach, allowing pedestrian access out to the western seawall.
