News

• 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.

• Sand pile growing by the day

  19 Aug 2021, 9:08 am

  The growing stockpile is clear reminder of progress on the multi-million dollar project to build a navigable harbour entrance.

• 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.

• Big prizes up for grabs at Matariki skate extravaganza

  16 Jun 2022, 8:00 am

  There is a Matariki Skate Park Party and Competition this coming Sunday with awesome prizes and activities for all ages.

• Mobility advocate petitions council to improve accessibility

  9 Jun 2022, 9:56 am

  Council Chief Executive, Aileen Lawrie, says issues raised were vital to making sure the district was safe and inclusive and there was change well-underway.

• Ki o Rahi (Māori traditional sport) for everyone

  9 Jun 2022, 9:44 am

  This Matariki, Ōpōtiki is hosting 11 days of events and activities for the whole family. And one of the gems in the crown is the Ki o Rahi Whānau Fun Day at Memorial Park on Thursday 23 June

• Ōpōtiki Matariki concert to shine with incredible stars

  2 Jun 2022, 12:32 pm

  As we celebrate the first national holiday for Matariki, Ōpōtiki will host 11 days of events and activities for the whole family. The jewel in the crown will be a final concert and fireworks display.

• Big prizes up for grabs at Matariki skate extravaganza

  16 Jun 2022, 8:00 am

  There is a Matariki Skate Park Party and Competition this coming Sunday with awesome prizes and activities for all ages.

• Mobility advocate petitions council to improve accessibility

  9 Jun 2022, 9:56 am

  Council Chief Executive, Aileen Lawrie, says issues raised were vital to making sure the district was safe and inclusive and there was change well-underway.

• Ki o Rahi (Māori traditional sport) for everyone

  9 Jun 2022, 9:44 am

  This Matariki, Ōpōtiki is hosting 11 days of events and activities for the whole family. And one of the gems in the crown is the Ki o Rahi Whānau Fun Day at Memorial Park on Thursday 23 June

• Ōpōtiki Matariki concert to shine with incredible stars

  2 Jun 2022, 12:32 pm

  As we celebrate the first national holiday for Matariki, Ōpōtiki will host 11 days of events and activities for the whole family. The jewel in the crown will be a final concert and fireworks display.

• Vacancy - Executive Support Officer

  28 Apr 2022, 4:12 pm

  If you are an experienced administrator with an interest in working within Local Government, then this role may be just what you are looking for!