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Notes from Council papers and key decisions on 5 December 2023
NewsMedia ReleasesShort summary of a number of papers on the agenda of the Ordinary Council Meeting Tuesday 5 December 2023
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Mayoral Column 6 December 2023
Mayoral ColumnsNewsA note from Mayor Moore about the Long Term Plan process and likely rates rises for Opotiki residents.
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Council becomes a recognised Food Agency
NewsMedia ReleasesFollowing significant effort and work by the Planning and Regulatory group, particularly the Team Leader, Ōpōtiki District Council is now a recognised food agency.
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Time is running out to get in applications for summer liquor licences
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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Ōpōtiki District Council votes to implement Māori wards
NewsMedia ReleasesŌpōtiki District Council has voted in favour of Māori wards for the 2025 and 2028 local body elections at an Extraordinary Meeting yesterday [subs 20 November 2023].
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Significance and Engagement Policy consultation opens
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil is currently updating its Significant Engagement Policy and is seeking feedback from the community about the proposed changes that aim to improve the engagement process.
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Ōpōtiki District Council Panui Issue 95 out now
Harbour ProjectNewsKeep up to date with Council activities, read project updates, learn about opportunities and events - it's all in our latest Panui Newsletter.
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Te Wānanga o Aotearoa moves into the new Church Street building
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil’s CEO, Stace Lewer, says the work that Te Wānanga o Aotearoa does supports our community to grow and thrive, and they will play a key role in revitalising our CBD.
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Important Updates to Bay of Plenty Tsunami Evacuation Maps
NewsMedia ReleasesThe Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management Group has updated the region’s tsunami evacuation maps to be consistent across all councils.
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Staff closely monitoring wastewater overflow pond site
NewsInspections this morning have shown installation of bund was successful and overflow is controlled.
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Dredge breaks free from moorings during very heavy river flows
Harbour ProjectNewsMedia ReleasesA large dredge barge working on the new harbour at Ōpōtiki broke free from its moorings during very heavy river flows Tuesday afternoon.
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200ml of rainfall hits Ōpōtiki in 24 hours
NewsMedia ReleasesStaff and contractors working round the clock as more than 200 ml of rain in the last 24 hours has resulted in high water levels and pooling water in parts of Ōpōtiki township.
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Heavy rain event updates
NewsCheck in here for any status updates on our rivers, roading and services.
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A significant milestone for Ōpōtiki
Harbour ProjectNewsMedia ReleasesThe Ōpōtiki harbour channel opened to recreational boats over the weekend, marking a significant milestone that has been decades in the making.
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Funding boost available for local art projects
NewsMedia ReleasesFirst funding round for 2023-24 for creative projects opens with extra funding available for festivals.
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Ōpōtiki Harbour Channel Update
Harbour ProjectNewsMedia ReleasesThe Ōpōtiki Harbour channel will open to the public on Friday 15 September at 12pm, weather dependent.
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Harbour-Wharf Masterplan – signed, sealed, now to deliver!
Harbour ProjectNewsMedia ReleasesThe revised Ōpōtiki Harbour-Wharf Masterplan was adopted by Council at their Tuesday meeting.
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Notice of resolution on Electoral System and right to demand a poll
NewsŌpōtiki District Council has resolved to retain the First Past the Post electoral system for its 2025 triennial general election - Electors have a right to demand a poll to countermand the resolution.
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Warm weather reminder: keep all vehicles off the dunes
NewsMedia ReleasesŌpōtiki District Council and Bay of Plenty Regional Council would like to remind people to keep all vehicles off the dunes, to avoid causing damage to the coastal nesting areas in and around Ōpōtiki.
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Pākihikura (Ōpōtiki) Harbour Project is underway
Harbour ProjectNewsMedia ReleasesThe Pākihikura (Ōpōtiki) Harbour Project has begun with help from local tamariki
