Inspired by Rousseau

Inspired by Rousseau

MURAL: Artist Shona Hammond Boys is helping residents of Opotiki’s Rangimarie Trust brighten up their boundary fence with a mural. Photo supplied. Residents of Opotiki’s Rangimarie Trust have painted a beautiful Rousseau-style mural to welcome visitors to the Richard...
Trust’s new housing complex under way

Trust’s new housing complex under way

CONSTRUCTION of Rangimarie Trust’s four new housing units on King Street is under way and it is hoped tenants will be able to take up residence March next year. A morning tea was hosted by members of the Rangimarie Trust on October 3 to celebrate the start of its...
$482,000 boost for Opotiki projects

$482,000 boost for Opotiki projects

TWO community-centred projects in Opotiki have emerged as big winners in the inaugural strategic funding round from BayTrust. A total of $2.4 million was dished out to 11 groups from the 45 applications received in the first round of the funding – available for...
Storer by name, storer by nature

Storer by name, storer by nature

TAKING a walk around Willy Storer’s home is quite unlike anything else. In fact, it feels like you could be wandering through a $2 dollar shop, or a bargain retail store. When invited around recently, this reporter was surprised at what Mr Storer had to show. Mr...
Approval for King Street units expected soon

Approval for King Street units expected soon

FURTHER units like the one Willy Storer lives in at Rangimarie Flats planned for King Street are awaiting a green light from Opotiki District Council. Mr Storer, on his unit’s steps, is flanked by property manager Lloyd Hosken (left) and Rangimarie Trust chairman Don...