News
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Pakihikura open to boaties for the summer
Harbour ProjectNewsMedia ReleasesPakihikura, the waterway from the confluence with the Otara River to the river mouth will reopen to boaties from this Friday 16 December 2022.
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New CEO for Ōpōtiki District Council
NewsMedia ReleasesŌpōtiki District Mayor, David Moore, today announced a new Chief Executive for Council, current Engineering and Services Group Manager, Stace Lewer will be taking up the role early in 2023.
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Lower speeds near kura on the way
NewsMedia ReleasesThe Waka Kotahi draft Interim State Highway Speed Management Plan is open for consultation and proposes speed-related safety improvements, particularly, changes to speed near kura and marae.
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Freedom camping funding for the district
NewsMedia ReleasesŌpōtiki District Council has been successful in securing $214,000 from the Freedom Camping Transition Fund administered by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).
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Three Waters legislation takes next step forward
NewsMedia ReleasesCentral government’s three waters legislation took the next step forward with the Select Committee review of the Water Services Entities Bill completed and recommendations published.
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Ōpōtiki District Council Christmas & New Year Services
NewsDuring the summer holiday period council services may be a little different. View the full calendar of our opening days and times.
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Need help paying your rates?
NewsŌpōtiki District Council is reminding ratepayers who may need extra help paying rates on their home, that they may be eligible for a rates rebate.
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Get ready for a summer of fun in Ōpōtiki
NewsMedia ReleasesŌpōtiki’s i-SITE manager, Joseph Hayes said that after a few summers of limited activities due to Covid, the events this summer are set to thrill.
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Building consent boom before Christmas
NewsMedia ReleasesŌpōtiki District Council’s building team have had an influx of building consent applications in recent weeks, with almost a quarter of last year’s total in just the past month.
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Need a liquor licence this summer? Time is running out
NewsMedia ReleasesIf you are organising an event that needs a special licence to sell or supply alcohol this summer, you need to submit applications this week.
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New committee structure for Ōpōtiki District Council
NewsMedia ReleasesAt the first meeting of the new triennium, Ōpōtiki Mayor, David Moore, put forward a new structure for his council.
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Rural Drinking Water Programme could make a real difference in Ōpōtiki
NewsMedia ReleasesA new programme from central government could make a real difference supporting rural drinking water suppliers through the Ōpōtiki District.
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Local concrete company’s role in $100million project
Harbour ProjectNewsMedia ReleasesIn October 2022, the final concrete hanbar was cast for Ōpōtiki’s new $100million harbour entrance.
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Councillors learn the ropes
NewsMedia ReleasesElections are over and the hard mahi is underway for Ōpōtiki’s new councillors and mayor.
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Mayor joins calls to take politics out of three water management
NewsMedia ReleasesŌpōtiki Mayor says It is great to see the largest of our councils actively seeking middle ground and a less-political way forward.
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How Ōpōtiki voted
NewsMedia ReleasesFinal results in the local government elections for Ōpōtiki district were shared late last week.
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Preliminary results out now for 2022 Local Election
NewsWe have a new mayor and three new faces at the council table.
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Striking a balance – vehicles on beaches and our coastal treasures
NewsMedia ReleasesCoastal caretakers, central government and local government agencies are all repeating the same message – vehicles on beaches are causing damage along coastal areas in Ōpōtiki.
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Funding for creative projects available now
NewsMedia ReleasesApplications are open to help fund any amazing new creative projects in the Ōpōtiki District.
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Ballot boxes get to remote areas in Ōpōtiki district
NewsMedia ReleasesAs long as SH35 remains open, ballot boxes will be available in our coast communities for the first time.
