News
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Last chance to have your say on Freedom Camping Bylaw
NewsMedia ReleasesJump on to Connect | Hono Mai to have your say on our draft Freedom Camping bylaw before the end of the week.
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“No black helicopters”
NewsMedia ReleasesWho is civil defence? What is the plan in an emergency? How prepared are you and your whānau?
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Church Street resurfacing, paving and road closures
NewsCouncil is resurfacing sections of Church Street as part of its normal public realm improvements and at the same time, paving an additional section in-line with the Town Centre Revitalisation Project
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Mayoral Column - An update on Māori Wards
Mayoral ColumnsNewsMayor Moore provides an update on Māori wards for the Ōpōtiki District and why he added his name to a letter to the Minister.
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A round of ap-paws for Kutarere School
NewsMedia ReleasesThe kura won a great prize for their excellent Shake Out last year and Stan was there to hand it over.
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Have your say on Freedom Camping in the Ōpōtiki District
NewsMedia ReleasesThe draft bylaw is open for public consultation so make sure you have your say.
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Key outcomes from Ordinary Council meeting 30 April 2024
NewsInformal notes on the key outcomes and decisions from this week's meeting.
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From the Mayor this ANZAC day
Mayoral ColumnsNewsMedia ReleasesA few words from the Mayor this ANZAC day.
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Upgrades to Cenotaph space ready in time for ANZAC services
NewsMedia ReleasesThe improvement works at the Ōpōtiki Cenotaph have been completed in time for ANZAC day services and have been given the thumbs up by Ōpōtiki RSA.
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ANZAC parade and Civic commemorations
NewsMedia ReleasesThis year’s ANZAC commemorations include the traditional dawn service, parade and civic commemorations at the Cenotaph.
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Ōpōtiki Wastewater Treatment Plant and planning for future growth
NewsCouncil is a seeking a new consent to discharge treated wastewater from the Ōpōtiki Wastewater Treatment Plant on to land, and will also consider upgrade and development options to its current scheme.
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Applications for funding creative projects open now
NewsIndividuals and groups who have eligible art projects can, from today onwards, apply for funding through the New Zealand Creative Communities Scheme.
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In brief - summary of the council meeting on 19 March 2024
NewsA quick rundown of the key decisions and updates from the ordinary council meeting on 19 March. Formal meeting minutes will be available at the next council meeting.
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Calling all Matariki idea-makers
NewsMedia ReleasesDo you have something your community group, whanau group, business or organisation would like to bring to this year's Matariki celebrations? Come share your ideas!
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Reminder to keep out of active harbour construction site in Ōpōtiki
NewsMedia ReleasesPublic are reminded not to cross barriers around Ōpōtiki Harbour construction works following several instances of unauthorised access.
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New direction for council’s LTP
NewsMedia ReleasesPapers to be released today for next week's ordinary council meeting show council's intention to make savings in different areas with less impact on Te Tāhuhu o Te Rangi.
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An overview of council’s long term planning process
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil CEO, Stace Lewer, provides an outline of the Long Term Plan process to date and next steps.
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Do you feel fairly and effectively represented by your council?
NewsMedia ReleasesThe Representation Review is a chance to have your say in HOW we choose our elected representatives. Wards or no wards? New Māori ward boundaries and names? Rural voices and urban?
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Mayoral column - on the anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle
Mayoral ColumnsNewsOne year on from the disaster of Cyclone Gabrielle, we acknowledge the resilience and strength of our neighbours and continue our support through their recovery.
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Certificates from the Mayor
NewsMedia ReleasesLast week, Ōpōtiki Mayor David Moore, presented certificates at Jayar Electrical to Jaden Andrews who recently completed his employment programme through the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs.