Pakihikura, the waterway from the confluence with the Otara River to the river mouth will reopen to boaties from this Friday 16 December 2022.
In October 2022, the final concrete hanbar was cast for Ōpōtiki’s new $100million harbour entrance.
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.
This week, Ōpōtiki District Council has shared early concept drawings of the Harbour Wharf Masterplan for feedback.
Ōpōtiki will continue to find ways to support our neighbours through their recovery after Cyclone Gabrielle. We can also take a moment this week to prepare ourselves and our households for next time.
The new year is well underway and the councillors and I already have full calendars of events and meetings over the next 12 months – it is going to be a very busy year.
There's a lot for the community to think about coming up to the local government elections this year.
This time Mayor Lyn shines a light on a few of the interesting roles that councillors in Ōpōtiki have.
Creo Playground builders chosen as the successful tenderers for the new playground in Whitikau Reserve.
Like most other councils around Aotearoa, the affects of inflation and current cost of living will have an impact on rates in the coming year.
Council's Property Advisory Committee wants community feedback on how we use the renovated cottage in Rawinia Rangi Reserve - hire, lease or something else entirely?
Council's application for central government Better Off funding has been approved and will be used to fund a wide range of community projects over the next five years.
Creo Playground builders chosen as the successful tenderers for the new playground in Whitikau Reserve.
Like most other councils around Aotearoa, the affects of inflation and current cost of living will have an impact on rates in the coming year.
Council's Property Advisory Committee wants community feedback on how we use the renovated cottage in Rawinia Rangi Reserve - hire, lease or something else entirely?
Council's application for central government Better Off funding has been approved and will be used to fund a wide range of community projects over the next five years.
View vacancies at Council and link to Workforce Matters for other opportunities in Ōpōtiki
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Visiting? Come and enjoy our stunning Coast by Nature
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