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Council buildings set for improvement
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil’s commercial buildings in the CBD set for better street frontages, new paint and some internal improvements as part of CBD revitalisation.
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Rubbish petition acknowledged
NewsAs Mayor rcognises that many in the community are struggling with our waste systems and processes at the moment.
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Council asks boaties to remain 100m from wave buoys
Harbour ProjectNewsMedia ReleasesTemporary wave monitoring equipment has been deployed close to Opotiki to help inform harbour entrance design.
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Council seeks way forward on housing squeeze
NewsCouncil looks at available options to encourage the provision of affordable housing including creating an easy-to-navigate regulatory environment.
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First drive in movie night a success
NewsMore than 50 cars parked up to listen and watch.
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Raising a stink
NewsTreatment pond desludging to take place - nearby residents warned of possible odour.
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Helping out in an emergency
NewsThe Ngā Whetu o Te Mangoroa / Stars of the Community promotion is about celebrating those who helped get us through the last months of Covid.
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Motorcycles banned from beaches
NewsBylaw change made to stop hoons who interfere with other peaceful users and destroy our dunes and beach environment after submitters speak out.
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End of the line for equine repeat offenders
NewsLast warning issued for owners whose horses are repeatedly impounded then broken out of the pound or taken while being loaded onto floats.
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Mould-maker announced for Ōpōtiki Harbour project
NewsAn Ōpōtiki firm is playing a key role in the $100 million Ōpōtiki harbour project.
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Tonnes of action on Ōpōtiki’s harbour development
Harbour ProjectNewsIt has been a busy couple of months with plenty of action on the ground and even more on paper towards the build of Ōpōtiki's Harbour.
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Ngā Whetu o Te Mangōroa – Stars of the Community
NewsNominate a person or group who supported you during Covid. Help us highlight and celebrate their efforts and they could win a great prize.
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Funding opportunity for creative locals
NewsApplications are open for funding for Ōpōtiki's creative projects.
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New opportunities as Ōpōtiki booms
NewsStaffing needs increase to support a wide range of projects receiving funding support from the Government.
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Horse numbers tracking down but more action required
NewsAccident highlights risk of uncontained horses.
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Mayoral update 15 during COVID-19 response
NewsA community update from Opotiki Mayor Lyn Riesterer - 15 August 2020.
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Changes at Council as we move back to Alert Level 2
NewsThe national direction for the Bay of Plenty to move to COVID-19 alert level 2 will mean a number of changes for Council services.
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Mayoral update 14 during COVID-19 response
NewsA community update from Opotiki Mayor Lyn Riesterer - 12 August 2020.
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Contractor announced for Te Tāhuhu o Te Rangi
NewsMedia ReleasesProject takes a major step forward with announcement of Livingstone Building NZ Ltd as the contractor for the build.
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Funding for new community facilities announced
NewsMedia ReleasesDeputy Prime Minister Winston Peters visits Ōpōtiki to announce funding for multiple projects that will employ locals in facilities development and upgrade.