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Skeet and Manaia Road Intersection Repair - Update
Public NoticesNewsClick here to read an update on the Skeet/Manaia Road intersection repairs.
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Water restrictions lifted across South Taranaki
Public NoticesNewsAll water restrictions across the district have now been lifted.
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$5.92 million Pātea Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Underway
NewsMedia ReleasesWork is now underway on a major upgrade of the Pātea Water Treatment Plant.
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Council urges residents to dispose of batteries and vapes safely
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil is urging residents to take extra care when disposing of batteries, vapes, and any items containing batteries, following two recent fires at the Hāwera Transfer Station.
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South Taranaki Moves to Level 1 Water Restrictions
Public NoticesNewsMedia ReleasesSouth Taranaki District Council is introducing Level 1 water restrictions from Wednesday 18 March 2026.
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Become a Leftover Legend and Win Free Groceries for a Year
NewsMedia ReleasesAs International Food Waste Action Week (9–15 March) approaches, Council is encouraging residents to join a nationwide challenge to cut food waste by eating their leftovers.
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Taranaki mayors call for support for North Island neighbours
NewsMedia ReleasesTaranaki mayors unite to help Northland neighbours
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Eltham LibraryPlus and public toilets - asbestos testing
NewsMedia ReleasesThe asbestos test results have come back from the lab, and we are pleased to say that the tests for the Library and public toilets were negative.
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Water Restrictions Introduced for Pātea
Public NoticesNewsInformation about Pātea Water Supply.
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Creative Communities Funding Opening Soon
NewsMedia ReleasesDo you have a community arts project that needs some funding support? The next application round for Creative Communities funding opens on Friday 13 February and closes at 5pm on Friday 13 March.
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AmeriCARna Rolls Back into South Taranaki (2026)
NewsMedia ReleasesAmeriCARna is rolling back into Hāwera and Ōpunakē this month!
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Hāwera Community to Celebrate 100 Years of Naumai Park Throughout 2026
NewsMedia ReleasesThe Friends of Hāwera Parks, in partnership with Council, are marking a significant milestone in 2026 — the 100th anniversary of the naming of Hāwera’s much‑loved native reserve, Naumai Park.
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Birdlife Productions Brings Interactive Puppet Theatre to LibraryPlus
LibraryPlus NewsNewsMedia ReleasesLibraryPlus is thrilled to welcome Birdlife Productions Theatre for Children to the district this February, bringing their award‑winning, highly interactive live performances to local communities.
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Hāwera Residents - Please Conserve Water Now
Public NoticesNewsDue to a technical issue at the Kapuni Water Treatment Plant, water supply is currently limited.
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Overfull Bins won’t be collected from 1 February
NewsFrom 1 February, overfull bins out for kerbside collection will no longer be collected.
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STDC moves to Objective Build for Building Consents
NewsMedia ReleasesSTDC customers will soon have a new, easier way to apply for building consents with Objective Build.
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Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund Applications Open
NewsMedia ReleasesApplications for financial assistance under the Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund are now open.
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South Taranaki Communities Champion Circular Stationery Initiative
NewsMedia ReleasesSouth Taranaki has once again shown its commitment supporting the local community through reuse and sustainability with an overwhelming response to South Taranaki District Council’s Stationery Drive.
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Council Confirms Remedial Work for Eltham Town Hall
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil confirms remedial work for Eltham Town Hall while additional earthquake strengthening is put on hold.
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Council Approves $5.92 Million Upgrade for Pātea Water Treatment Plant
NewsMedia ReleasesSouth Taranaki District Council has approved a revised budget to enhance the Pātea Water Treatment Plant, ensuring safe, high-quality drinking water for the community.
