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Storm Damage Update 7 Feb 1pm
NewsMedia ReleasesSignificant damage has been caused to the district’s road network. Here is an update on current local road status.
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Storm Damage Update 8:30pm 6 Feb
NewsMedia ReleasesAfter record rainfall across Taranaki this weekend, rain around the coast and in other parts of South Taranaki is subsiding, but flooding is still present.
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Exceptional Rainfall Causes Disruptions
NewsMedia ReleasesDue to the sustained heavy rain yesterday and overnight, surface flooding and wastewater overflows have occurred in numerous places across the district.
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Concerts in the Park and Movies in the Dark heading your way...
NewsMedia ReleasesThe South Taranaki District Council Events Team has been working hard to ensure that residents can still enjoy events this summer.
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Council Votes to Return Land to Iwi
NewsMedia ReleasesA block of confiscated land where one of the major battles of the land wars in South Taranaki was fought is being returned to its original owners by the South Taranaki District Council.
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Residents’ feedback of Council services to be canvassed
NewsMedia ReleasesSouth Taranaki residents will have the opportunity to give feedback on the performance of the Council during its annual resident satisfaction survey which gets underway on 22 January.
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Same taste, less waste - Bring It!
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil, Sustainable Taranaki, and eateries across South Taranaki are teaming up to make it easier for customers to make the switch to reusable coffee cups and food containers.
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Triennial Revaluations Delayed
NewsMedia ReleasesProperty Revaluations to be sent out end of February
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Mayor Urges Community Support
NewsMedia ReleasesSouth Taranaki Mayor, Phil Nixon urges people to remain calm and support each other following the announcement of 1 new case of COVID-19 in Eltham today on top of the 15 cases announced yesterday.
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STDC Joins Communities 4 Local Democracy over 3 Waters
NewsMedia ReleasesSouth Taranaki District Mayor, Phil Nixon was one of a large group of Mayors, representing more than a million New Zealanders, who took their 3 Waters concerns to Parliament today.
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STDC Joins Campaign Against 3 Waters Decision
NewsMedia ReleasesAt last night’s (14 December) meeting the South Taranaki District Council (STDC) agreed to join a group of 23 councils opposed to central government’s Three Waters Reforms.
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Pou Unveiled at Bridger Park, Eltham
NewsMedia ReleasesA Pou that symbolises moving forward together and celebrates Arakamu | Eltham, the town of firsts, was blessed and unveiled at the Bridger Park entrance on Sunday 5 December at daybreak.
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Low Water Pressure, Hāwera, Normanby and Ōhawe
Public NoticesNewsResidents in Hāwera, Normanby and Ōhawe may experience some low water pressure this afternoon.
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South Taranaki Libraries Provide Help to get Vaccine Pass
NewsMedia ReleasesIn just 3 days the South Taranaki District Council (STDC) LibraryPlus centres have helped more than 120 people get their COVID-19 vaccination pass.
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Summer water restrictions the new normal unless we conserve
NewsMedia ReleasesFor the first time in many years parts of South Taranaki will likely see water restrictions this summer, largely due to new regulations and a storm affected river catchment.
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Summer Pool Season Gets Green Light
NewsMedia ReleasesWhile the region is at orange under the new COVID protection framework, the South Taranaki District Council’s free community summer pools have been given the green light to open.
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Eltham Municipal Building Sold for Renovation
NewsMedia ReleasesEltham’s historic Municipal Building has been sold to a private developer who plans to earthquake strengthen and renovate the building.
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Have a BLAST this Summer
NewsMedia ReleasesThis programme, brought to you by the South Taranaki LibraryPlus, is for children aged 5 - 12 and full of activities and reading challenges to keep them occupied these school holidays.
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Speed Limits Being Reviewed in Taranaki
NewsWaka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is reviewing the current speed limits on some sections of state highway in Taranaki and would like your feedback.
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Rotokare Lake Closed but Reserve Remains Open
Public NoticesNewsMedia ReleasesDue to high levels of naturally occurring blue-green algal bloom, the lake at Rotokare Reserve is closed until further notice. The grounds at Lake Rotokare Reserve remain open for visitors.