Charlotte Jones - Local Democracy Reporter16:59, Jun 03 2021 TROY BAKER/WhakatÄne Beacon Grazing a horse in Opotiki could soon become a privilege not a right as the council moves to consult with the public on a total ban. Grazing horses in Ōpotiki could be banned as police and council staff are overwhelmed with the numbers roaming the streets. On Tuesday, Ōpotiki district councillors voted to ban horses from grazing on council land. They will now seek public feedback on a proposal to completely ban horses from the township and to hire and train addition animal control staff to respond to the high number of horse-related callouts.