News
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Ōpōtiki Controller reminds community of alert test this Sunday
NewsThis Sunday, there will be a loud and persistent alert from your phone. But don’t panic – it’s just a test.
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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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Mayoral column April 2022
Mayoral ColumnsNewsA message and update from Ōpōtiki Mayor Lyn Riesterer.
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Kowhai plantings in Ōpōtiki
NewsOur Planning and Regulatory Manager Gerard McCormack responds to enquiries about Kowhai plantings in the district.
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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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Ōpōtiki Chief Executive role renewed
NewsŌpōtiki Mayor pleased with the unanimous vote from councillors to extend the Chief Executive’s role for another two years.
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Boil water notice for Ōhiwa network supply lifted
NewsWe are pleased to advise that the boil water notice for the Ōhiwa network supply is lifted as we have now received three negative test results.
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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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Water shutdown notice
NewsFor some users on the Opotiki water supply there will be a water shutdown to enable Council’s contractor to carry out valve maintenance and replacement on 1 April 2022 from 9am to 1pm.
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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.