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Concerts in the Park Returns to Hāwera with Cassie Henderson!
NewsMedia ReleasesOn Saturday 24 January, King Edward Park will transform into the ultimate summer stage for an evening of music, sunshine and good vibes.
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Sounds on the Sand returns to Ōpunakē this Summer
NewsMedia ReleasesGet ready to soak up the sun and enjoy the sounds of summer—Sounds on the Sand is back at Ōpunakē Beach!
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Police Emergency Event - Hawera UPDATE
Road closuresPublic NoticesNewsMedia ReleasesThe emergency event at an address in Quin Crescent, Hāwera, is now over and it is safe for residents to return home.
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Consultation drop-in sessions at your nearest LibraryPlus
NewsCouncil is seeking your feedback on several important topics. The Policy team will be visiting your local LibraryPlus to answer any questions and assist you with completing a submission if needed.
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Make the most of Summer with a day of fun, food and family
NewsMedia ReleasesJoin us at Soldiers Park, Eltham on Saturday 10 January for the Community Family Fun Day—a jam-packed event running from 10am to 3pm.
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Summer Blast Holiday Reading Programme
LibraryPlus NewsNewsMedia ReleasesRegistrations open soon for this year's Summer Blast, South Taranaki LibraryPlus Summer Reading Programme!
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Tell Us What You Think
NewsCouncil is looking for feedback on four separate consultations that are open for submissions from today.
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Time to Spill! Tell Us What You Think About Alcohol in South Taranaki
Public NoticesNewsMedia ReleasesDistrict Council is asking the community to take part in an anonymous Alcohol Survey to help decide whether or not we need to adopt a Local Alcohol Policy in the future.
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Feedback wanted on Speed Management Plan changes
Public NoticesNewsMedia ReleasesCouncil is inviting feedback on proposed speed limit changes in South Taranaki.
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South Taranaki's Parking Control and Traffic Bylaw under review
Public NoticesNewsMedia ReleasesCouncil is reviewing its Parking Control and Traffic Flow Bylaw and would like your feedback.
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Council’s proposal to close part of Cambridge Street, Pātea
Public NoticesNewsMedia ReleasesCouncil’s proposal to close part of Cambridge Street, Pātea.
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Temporary public carpark closure due to tree removal
Public NoticesNewsThe public carpark between Hāwera Cinemas and the RSA on Princes Street will be temporarily closed on 1-2 December.
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Normanby Water Shutdown Notice - 23 November 2025
Public NoticesNewsThis notice is to let you know the water supply will be turned off on Sunday 23 November, from 10pm to 3am for the Normanby township.
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Urgent recall: Coloured Kinetic Sand and what to do
NewsMedia ReleasesThe Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has recalled some coloured sand products after tests found naturally occurring asbestos. Click here to see what you should do.
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Greenspace Sod Turning and Blessing
NewsMedia ReleasesA ground breaking and blessing ceremony was held on 13 November for the Ōpunakē town centre greenspace project, Te Puna Manawa Ora, marking a significant milestone in the town’s revitalisation journey
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Winners Announced for 2025 Ronald Hugh Morrieson Literary Awards
LibraryPlus NewsNewsMedia ReleasesThe winners of the 2025 Lysaght-Watt Trust Ronald Hugh Morrieson Literary Awards were announced at the Awards evening, held on Thursday 6 November, in Hāwera.
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Pātea Centennial Bursary 2025 Open from 1 November
NewsMedia ReleasesApplications for the Pātea Centennial Bursary are now being called for. This bursary is available to eligible applicants for their first four years of tertiary study.
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Northcott Reappointed Deputy Mayor
NewsMedia ReleasesPātea Ward Councillor Rob Northcott was reappointed South Taranaki District Deputy Mayor at Thursday’s (23 October) inaugural Council meeting held at Taiporohēnui Marae.
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Completion of key projects highlighted in Annual Report
NewsMedia ReleasesThe South Taranaki District Council (STDC) received an unmodified (‘clean’) audit opinion for its 2024 – 2025 Annual Report which was adopted at an extraordinary meeting on Friday 31 October.
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Taranaki swim spots in spotlight for summer
NewsMedia ReleasesTaranaki beaches, lakes and rivers will be back under the microscope this summer, with the Can I Swim Here? programme about to kick off.
