Council provides an administrative, processing, monitoring and decision-making role in relation to resource management, building consents and inspections, public health protection, the regulation of hazardous substances, noise control and liquor licencing.  It is the Council’s role to educate and assist the community in the Acts’ statutory requirements and processes.

Regulatory activities are necessary for maintaining community safety and providing for the social, environmental, economic and cultural wellbeing of the Opotiki District.  There is a legal requirement for Council to be involved in regulatory services. 

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