News

• Pakihikura to be closed to all river traffic

  1 Sep 2022, 2:39 pm

  Decision made to close the river to boat traffic during the work week, re-opening each weekend to ensure ensure safety of workers and boaties.

• Council releases wharf plan for feedback

  18 May 2022, 2:39 pm

  This week, Ōpōtiki District Council has shared early concept drawings of the Harbour Wharf Masterplan for feedback.

• Ōpōtiki Harbour construction passes the halfway mark

  1 Mar 2022, 8:23 am

  Construction in Ōpōtiki of one of the largest pieces of non-roading infrastructure seen in New Zealand in decades has now reached the halfway mark.

• Huge crane working hard at harbour construction site

  16 Sep 2021, 11:53 am

  Some project milestones come in very large packages and the huge Liebherr crane which has been purchased to work on the Ōpōtiki Harbour entrance has certainly turned a lot of heads.

• Mayoral column June 2022

  22 Jun 2022, 2:29 pm

  There's a lot for the community to think about coming up to the local government elections this year.

• Mayoral Column May 2022

  25 May 2022, 1:24 pm

  This time Mayor Lyn shines a light on a few of the interesting roles that councillors in Ōpōtiki have.

• Mayoral column April 2022

  20 Apr 2022, 1:44 pm

  A message and update from Ōpōtiki Mayor Lyn Riesterer.

• Mayoral column Feb 2022

  15 Feb 2022, 3:16 pm

  A message and update from Ōpōtiki Mayor Lyn Riesterer.

• Voting opens in 2022 local elections

  13 Sep 2022, 2:55 pm

  Ōpōtiki voters will be able to cast their votes in the 2022 local council elections from Friday 16 September.

• Māori Wards for Ōpōtiki District?

  13 Sep 2022, 2:49 pm

  This year, when you get your voting papers for local government elections you will also be asked a question in a non-binding poll about whether Ōpōtiki District Council should establish Māori wards.

• 132 lives saved!

  7 Sep 2022, 2:11 pm

  The Ōpōtiki community gave up their time (and blood) last week for the Ōpōtiki Our Way blood drive with the NZ Blood service crew rushed off their feet as donors kept them busy all day.

• Pakihikura to be closed to all river traffic

  1 Sep 2022, 2:39 pm

  Decision made to close the river to boat traffic during the work week, re-opening each weekend to ensure ensure safety of workers and boaties.

• All facilities closed Monday 26 September

  22 Sep 2022, 1:36 pm

  A one-off public holiday has been declared for Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day next Monday 26 September 2022.

• Voting opens in 2022 local elections

  13 Sep 2022, 2:55 pm

  Ōpōtiki voters will be able to cast their votes in the 2022 local council elections from Friday 16 September.

• Māori Wards for Ōpōtiki District?

  13 Sep 2022, 2:49 pm

  This year, when you get your voting papers for local government elections you will also be asked a question in a non-binding poll about whether Ōpōtiki District Council should establish Māori wards.

• Flag lowered to half-mast as we acknowledge this sad time

  9 Sep 2022, 11:53 am

  This morning, flags were lowered to half-mast as we acknowledge and officially mourn the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

• Vacancy - Manager - Te Tāhuhu o Te Rangi

  28 Jul 2022, 9:47 am

  Te Tāhuhu o Te Rangi plays a pivotal role in meeting / addressing the varying needs of the Ōpōtiki community.