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 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.

• Mayoral column April 2022

  20 Apr 2022, 1:44 pm

  A message and update from Ōpōtiki Mayor Lyn Riesterer.

• Welcome to our newest citizens

  26 Jan 2023, 12:45 pm

  Ōpōtiki has held its first citizenship ceremony for two years and welcomed seven new citizens to the district.

• Footpath pilots showing promise

  26 Jan 2023, 8:53 am

  A solution may be in sight for Ōpōtiki District Council’s issues with cracked and warped footpaths in the central business district.

• 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.

• New CEO for Ōpōtiki District Council

  24 Nov 2022, 9:06 am

  Ōpōtiki District Mayor, David Moore, today announced a new Chief Executive for Council, current Engineering and Services Group Manager, Stace Lewer will be taking up the role early in 2023.

• Welcome to our newest citizens

  26 Jan 2023, 12:45 pm

  Ōpōtiki has held its first citizenship ceremony for two years and welcomed seven new citizens to the district.

• Footpath pilots showing promise

  26 Jan 2023, 8:53 am

  A solution may be in sight for Ōpōtiki District Council’s issues with cracked and warped footpaths in the central business district.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.