News

• Pakihikura open to boaties for the summer

  14 Dec 2022, 1:24 pm

  Pakihikura, the waterway from the confluence with the Otara River to the river mouth will reopen to boaties from this Friday 16 December 2022.

• Local concrete company’s role in $100million project

  3 Nov 2022, 2:50 pm

  In October 2022, the final concrete hanbar was cast for Ōpōtiki’s new $100million harbour entrance.

• 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.

• Mayoral column February 2023

  22 Feb 2023, 1:21 pm

  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.

• Mayoral column January 2023

  25 Jan 2023, 4:35 pm

  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.

• 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.

• Playground works to shortly get underway near Ōpōtiki Skatepark

  16 Mar 2023, 11:37 am

  Creo Playground builders chosen as the successful tenderers for the new playground in Whitikau Reserve.

• Ōpōtiki Mayor concerned with likely rates rise

  8 Mar 2023, 3:10 pm

  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.

• ​New ideas for cottage in Rawinia Rangi Reserve

  1 Mar 2023, 4:24 pm

  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?

• Ōpōtiki to start spending Better Off Funding

  27 Feb 2023, 10:34 am

  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.

• Playground works to shortly get underway near Ōpōtiki Skatepark

  16 Mar 2023, 11:37 am

  Creo Playground builders chosen as the successful tenderers for the new playground in Whitikau Reserve.

• Ōpōtiki Mayor concerned with likely rates rise

  8 Mar 2023, 3:10 pm

  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.

• ​New ideas for cottage in Rawinia Rangi Reserve

  1 Mar 2023, 4:24 pm

  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?

• Ōpōtiki to start spending Better Off Funding

  27 Feb 2023, 10:34 am

  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.

• Two Project Manager Vacancies available now

  25 Jan 2023, 1:36 pm

  Use your extensive project management experience to successfully manage projects in your key areas of focus as well as other functional council areas such as community facilities.