News

Te Hāwera Community Board By-Election Called

South Taranaki District Council has announced a by-election for Te Hāwera Community Board following the resignation of Board member Celine Filbee.

Parking Update for South Taranaki

Please join us in welcoming Pierre, our new Parking Warden.

School Holiday Programme for July 2026 out now

Families across South Taranaki can look forward to another action-packed school break, with the latest edition of the Happening Holidays School Holiday Programme now available.

Strong Winds Safety Notice - 26 June 2026

With strong winds affecting the district, please take extra care if you’re out and about—particularly in our public spaces.

Survey shows strong overall confidence in Council

South Taranaki residents have given Council strong overall results in its annual 2025/26 Residents Satisfaction Survey, with 91% satisfaction with Council’s overall performance.

Council adopts Annual Plan with rates kept below forecast

South Taranaki District Council has adopted its 2026/27 Annual Plan, with an overall average rates increase of 5.97%, below the 6.2% forecast in the Long Term Plan.

Trial Water Shutdown - 22 June - Hāwera

Ronald Hugh Morrieson Literary Competition Open

The 2026 Lysaght-Watt Trust Ronald Hugh Morrieson Literary Awards officially launched on Wednesday, 10 June.

​One council or two? Have your say on the future of local government

South Taranaki District Council is asking the community to share its views on the future of local government in Taranaki, with a public survey opening on 12 June 2026, running through to 12 July 2026.

Trial Water Shutdown – Hāwera – Monday 8 June 2026

Nominations opening soon for 2026 South Taranaki Community Awards

Get your thinking caps on because nominations for the 2026 South Taranaki Community Awards open on Monday 15 June.

Dog Registrations open with a Chance to Win

It’s time to register man’s best friend, with annual dog registrations now due across South Taranaki.

STDC agrees to take part in Government’s Head Start pathway

​South Taranaki District Council has unanimously agreed to participate in the Government’s Head Start pathway for simplifying local government, at Tuesday’s (26 May) Extraordinary Council meeting.

Independent report confirms South Taranaki’s strong financial position

Council, as part of its annual review, received a strong result from S&P Global Ratings, with the internationally recognised agency affirming Council’s high AA- rating and stable outlook.

Next Stage of Waverley Town Belt Track Underway

Work is now underway on the next stage of the Waverley Town Belt Track, with improvements set to enhance how the community enjoys and moves through the reserve.

Work Underway on Pātea Saltmarsh Pathway and Viewing Platform Project

A blessing ceremony held in March at Ārangirangi has marked an important milestone in the Pātea Saltmarsh Project, ahead of construction works on a new pathway and viewing platform.

New Coastal Track Opened at Pātea Reforestation Site

South Taranaki District Council has officially opened a new track through one of its coastal reforestation sites in Pātea, following a site blessing held on Tuesday 12 May.

Work Set to Begin on Stark Park Upgrade in Eltham

Construction on the next stage of Eltham’s Town Centre Revitalisation will begin in early June 2026.

Manaia Town Hall, Sports Complex Demolition to Begin

The demolition of the Manaia Town Hall and sports complex to begin in preparation for new facility.

Judges Announced for the Ronald Hugh Morrieson Literary Awards 2026!

The wait is over! The Lysaght Watt Trust Ronald Hugh Morrieson Literary Awards 2026 Judges have been announced.