A large dredge barge working on the new harbour at Ōpōtiki broke free from its moorings during very heavy river flows Tuesday afternoon.
The Ōpōtiki harbour channel opened to recreational boats over the weekend, marking a significant milestone that has been decades in the making.
The Ōpōtiki Harbour channel will open to the public on Friday 15 September at 12pm, weather dependent.
The revised Ōpōtiki Harbour-Wharf Masterplan was adopted by Council at their Tuesday meeting.
Mayor David Moore writes about the LTP, the harbour channel opening and the LGNZ conference.
The Mayor acknowledges the recent death in community and significant visitor numbers in town for the tangi.
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.
A large dredge barge working on the new harbour at Ōpōtiki broke free from its moorings during very heavy river flows Tuesday afternoon.
Staff and contractors working round the clock as more than 200 ml of rain in the last 24 hours has resulted in high water levels and pooling water in parts of Ōpōtiki township.
The Ōpōtiki harbour channel opened to recreational boats over the weekend, marking a significant milestone that has been decades in the making.
First funding round for 2023-24 for creative projects opens with extra funding available for festivals.
Inspections this morning have shown installation of bund was successful and overflow is controlled.
A large dredge barge working on the new harbour at Ōpōtiki broke free from its moorings during very heavy river flows Tuesday afternoon.
Staff and contractors working round the clock as more than 200 ml of rain in the last 24 hours has resulted in high water levels and pooling water in parts of Ōpōtiki township.
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