'Ōpōtiki was ready': Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern visits multi-million dollar harbour development project 30 Apr, 2021 04:07 AM 4 minutes to read Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the Provincial Growth Fund has been aimed at communities where it will make the biggest difference. Photo / Andrew Warner Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the Provincial Growth Fund has been aimed at communities where it will make the biggest difference. Photo / Andrew Warner There is a buzz around Ōpōtiki. Increased employment and growing businesses are some of the benefits already being seen through the multi-million dollar project to develop the small Eastern Bay of Plenty district's harbour.