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STDC and Stratford Councils submit two-council proposal for Taranaki

STDC and Stratford District Council have submitted a joint outline proposal for two unitary councils covering Taranaki, through the Government’s Head Start pathway for simplifying local government.

Creative Communities Funding Applications Open on 7 August

The next application round for Creative Communities funding opens on Friday 7 August 2026

Pātea Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Update

Good progress continues on the Pātea Water Treatment Plant, a significant investment in the future of our community's drinking water supply.

South Taranaki creatives to showcase work in community exhibition

South Taranaki creatives to showcase their work alongside renowned textile artist Maungarongo (Ron) Te Kawa (Ngāti Porou) in Born Under a Lucky Star exhibition opening at Lysaght Watt Gallery.

Entries Closing Soon for Ronald Hugh Morrieson Literary Awards

Aspiring writers are being encouraged to get their entries in, with less than a month remaining before the annual Ronald Hugh Morrieson Literary Awards close at on Wednesday 19 August.

Nominations Confirmed for Te Hāwera Community Board By-Election

Nominations have closed for the Te Hāwera Community Board by-election, with three candidates standing for the vacant position.

​South Taranaki and Stratford back two-council proposal for Taranaki

South Taranaki and Stratford District Councils voted to support a proposal for two unitary councils covering Taranaki as part of the Government’s Head Start pathway for simplifying local government.

Manaia Demolition Work Progresses

​Demolition work at the Manaia site continues to make steady progress, with the former Town Hall now completely removed and contractors focused on clearing and tidying the site.

Ārangirangi Pātea Saltmarsh Lookout Nears Completion

The Ārangirangi Pātea Saltmarsh Lookout has reached a major milestone, with construction of the viewing platform, stairs and accessible ramp now complete.

Council Takes First Step in Improving Eltham Water Taste

Council is taking a step towards improving Eltham’s drinking water taste, with the installation of Granulated Activated Carbon filter at the Eltham Water Treatment Plant beginning later this month.

New signage helping make Hāwera parks more inclusive

Council is helping make Hāwera’s public spaces more inclusive, with four core communication signs now installed at King Edward Park and Kōwhai Park.

🚰 Ōpunakē Watermain Flushing – 14–16 July

​Veolia will be carrying out routine fire hydrant flushing across all of Ōpunakē.

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.