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Ōpōtiki Matariki festival finalist second year in a row
NewsMedia ReleasesFor a second year in a row, the Ōpōtiki Matariki festival is a finalist in the New Zealand Events Association (NZEA) Event Awards.
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Annual Plan 2025-26 Adopted by Council
NewsMedia ReleasesAt the extra ordinary meeting of Ōpōtiki District Council last week, Council adopted the 2025-26 Annual Plan.
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Key outcomes from the Extra Ordinary Council meeting 26 June 2025
NewsMedia ReleasesA summary of the main papers and decisions at the EO meeting.
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Ōpōtiki District Council votes to keep water services in house
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil makes decision on government's Local Water Done Well reforms.
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Mussel boats at wharf - dream becomes a reality
NewsMedia ReleasesWhakatōhea Ōpōtiki Mussels Chief Executive, Peter Vitasovich, said that the vessels tying up at the wharf was worth celebrating.
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Community warmth shines at Matariki events
NewsMedia ReleasesThe community calendar of events for Matariki is warm and inviting, with something for everyone to mark the annual rising of the Matariki stars.
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Key outcomes from Ordinary Council meeting 10 June 2025
NewsMedia ReleasesA summary of key decisions and discussion at the council meeting on Tuesday.
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2025 is Election Year - take action now!
NewsMedia ReleasesThere are a few things you can do right now to be ready for voting later this year.
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Te Mapara bridge closed to pedestrians and cyclists
NewsIn its current state Te Mapara bridge is unsafe to use. Cyclists are advised to use State Highway 35 with care, to get to the northern end of Motu Road.
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Ōpōtiki locals are invited to a community kōrero
NewsMedia ReleasesJoin us for an excellent science talk about what a large earthquake and tsunami could look like here in the Ōpōtiki district.
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Council is on the clock to make ‘significant’ water decision
NewsMedia ReleasesHave your say on council's Local Water Done Well proposal.
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Talking rubbish with council
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil is currently consulting on its draft WMMP setting out how the community should manage and minimise waste in the district.
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Mayoral column May 2025
Mayoral ColumnsNewsThe latest from Mayor David Moore this month.
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Wastewater treatment plant resource consent application submitted
NewsMedia ReleasesŌpōtiki District Council has lodged an application with Bay of Plenty Regional Council for a new resource consent for the Ōpōtiki Wastewater Treatment Plant located at Snells Road.
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Annual Plan Information Document Released
NewsMedia ReleasesŌpōtiki District Council has released an information document on the 2025-2026 Annual Plan: Our Plan in Action.
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Six new citizens welcomed to Ōpōtiki
NewsMedia ReleasesNau mai ki tēnei rohe, ki tēnei hāpori ō tātau. Welcome to our newest citizens here in Ōpōtiki.
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Key outcomes from Ordinary Council meeting 29 April 2025
NewsA summary of key decisions and discussion at the Tuesday council meeting.
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Ōpōtiki District Council adopts Easter Sunday Trading Policy
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil has adopted an Easter Sunday Trading Policy which allows businesses to decide whether or not to open on Easter Sunday.
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LGC makes determination on Ōpōtiki representation arrangements
NewsMedia ReleasesThe Local Government Commission has released their determination council’s representation arrangements for the coming elections.
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Easter Sunday trading to be decided this month
NewsMedia ReleasesDoes Ōpōtiki need an Easter Sunday Trading Policy giving businesses a choice whether they open or not?
