News
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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.
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Outcomes from Council meeting
NewsMedia ReleasesA quick rundown of the key decisions and updates in the council meeting on Wednesday 7 Feb.
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Road Closure - Potts Ave and Elliott Street
NewsMedia ReleasesAs part of the Opotiki Town Centre Master Plan, the Elliott Street / Potts Ave intersection (including the Cenotaph) will be closed in two stages, for construction around the Cenotaph.
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Changes to Ōpōtiki kerbsite collection from February
NewsMedia ReleasesResidents on the urban collection route and users of the Resource Recovery Centres across the district need to be aware of changes to items accepted for recycling from February this year.
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New opportunities for rangatahi on the Coast
NewsMedia ReleasesŌpōtiki District Council is working in partnership with other organisations to find local ways to ‘open doors and provide opportunities’ for rangatahi in Coast communities.
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Ōpōtiki Lantern Festival ticket sales sky-rocket
NewsMedia ReleasesOnline ticket sales for the popular Ōpōtiki Lantern Festival have been “off-the-charts” this year, as popular headline acts including Corella, Che Fu and DJ Sirvere pull crowds from further afield.
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Vehicle access to popular swimming hole reopened
NewsMedia ReleasesVehicle access to Otara River swimming hole is reopening – just in time for summer!
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Pohutukawa Festival tonight!
NewsMedia ReleasesNgā Kete Hauora and council host the Pōhutukawa Festival, an evening filled with kai, entertainment, activities, hauora and happiness here in our hāpori. TONIGHT!
