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.

• Update on the Richard Street works

  11 Aug 2022, 9:01 am

  Richard and Church Street intersection sealed in the past week and Council GM Engineering and Services thanks residents, businesses, and the rest of the community for their patience as works continue.

• More public housing on the way for Ōpōtiki

  11 Aug 2022, 8:26 am

  Council selling parcel of land on corner of Wellington and Union Streets to Kāinga Ora reiterates organisations’ are committed to increasing the supply of housing for whānau most in need of a home.

• Tough questions facing new council

  3 Aug 2022, 9:27 am

  Ōpōtiki District Council’s pre-election report is available now and highlights the big projects and key challenges for the district and supports our local democratic processes.

• Council and local iwi voice opposition to Three Waters’ bill

  26 Jul 2022, 4:14 pm

  Council provides feedback to Select Committee on Water Services Entities Bill, with support from Whakatōhea, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui and Ngai Tai, voicing opposition on behalf of the Ōpōtiki community.

• Update on the Richard Street works

  11 Aug 2022, 9:01 am

  Richard and Church Street intersection sealed in the past week and Council GM Engineering and Services thanks residents, businesses, and the rest of the community for their patience as works continue.

• More public housing on the way for Ōpōtiki

  11 Aug 2022, 8:26 am

  Council selling parcel of land on corner of Wellington and Union Streets to Kāinga Ora reiterates organisations’ are committed to increasing the supply of housing for whānau most in need of a home.

• Tough questions facing new council

  3 Aug 2022, 9:27 am

  Ōpōtiki District Council’s pre-election report is available now and highlights the big projects and key challenges for the district and supports our local democratic processes.

• 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.

• 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.