Opotiki District Council

Council's priorities and future direction include our vision, values and strategy. Council's Vision for the district is: 'Strong Community - Strong Future'. Kaore matou a marie i a matou uaratanga a, ka mahi i roto i te huatanga matatika i nga wa katoa. | We will not compromise our values and will act in a trustworthy manner at all times. Ka kakama matou i roto i nga take e pa ana ki to tatou iwi whanui ma te whakahaere tikanga, ma te kanohi, kai tautoko arahitanga me te whakaaro. | We will take an active role in issues that affect our community by providing governance, representation, advocacy, guidance and opinion. Ka whakahaeretia a matou mahi i roto i te aria kia kitea ai e te iwi whanui a, kia mohiotia a matou mahinga me nga tutukitanga me te whakaae ano mo aua kawenga. | We will conduct our affairs in a way that allows the community to see and understand our actions and achievements and we will accept responsibility for them. Ka mahi matou ia hua ai ka orite te whiwhi mea angitu o te katoa me te noho tokeke i roto i iaga whakatinanatanga o uga kaupapa. | We will act to ensure all have equal opportunities and that we will be unbiased in the implementation of policies. Ka whiwhi hua i roto i te auaha me te ngawaritanga. | We will gain results in a timely, innovative and economic manner. Ka manako matou i te wahi motuhake o te Tangata Whenua i roto i te iwi whanui a me te whakarite ano i nga kitenga rereketanga, me nga uaratanga o to tatou iwi whanui. | We will acknowledge the special place of Tangata Whenua in our community and respect the different views and values of our community. Ka ahei tonu matou kia mohio ki nga tumanako o to tatou iwi kainga me te whakamatau kia taea te tairanga teitei o te whakanatanga o te iwi whanui. | We will always look to understand our community's expectations and try to achieve a high level of community satisfaction. Continue to work with partners to maintain, enhance and grow the Motu Trails cycleway. Provide sports fields and facilities for community use e.g. pavilions ...