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Ōpōtiki boulders that saw drivers park on footpath removed

1NewsNZ HeraldThursday 24 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Ōpōtiki District Council

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The boulders were installed in place of six car parks as part of an Ōpōtiki town centre revitalisation project, but will now be relocated.

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First reported by 1News, Thu 24 Sep, 12:48pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 21 hours
  1. 1News1News

    Ōpōtiki boulders that saw drivers park on footpath removed (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Ōpōtiki parking: Six Church St parks restored after boulders removed (opens in new tab)