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What’s old to one is gold to another
NewsMedia ReleasesSouth Taranaki District Council is inviting our community to be part of a circular stationery initiative that supports students and reduces waste.
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Eltham’s Got Game — Court Now Open!
NewsMedia ReleasesSouth Taranaki District Council is excited to announce that the brand-new 3x3 basketball court in Eltham is officially complete and open to the public!
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Waste-Free Parenting Workshops in Hāwera and Ōpunakē
NewsMedia ReleasesSouth Taranaki District Council is inviting parents and caregivers to attend a series of free, practical workshops designed to support low-waste living with young children.
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Finalists announced for 2025 Ronald Hugh Morrieson Literary Awards
LibraryPlus NewsNewsMedia ReleasesFinalists for the 2025 Lysaght-Watt Trust Ronald Hugh Morrieson Literary Awards have been announced.
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New Battery Recycling Bins at your LibraryPlus
LibraryPlus NewsNewsMedia ReleasesHeading to your local South Taranaki LibraryPlus to return your books? Now you can drop off your used household batteries at the same time.
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Celebrate the Season with Sparkle at “A Magical Christmas”
NewsMedia ReleasesSouth Taranaki is set to shine this December as the South Taranaki District Council brings back its much-loved festive celebration at the TSB Hub on Friday 12 December.
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Growing Together: Free Community Garden Workshops in South Taranaki
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil is inviting locals to a FREE series of practical gardening workshops held at community gardens across the District.
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Whales in the Spotlight: Lighting the Ōpunakē Mural
NewsPainted by local Ōpunakē artist Chris Fuller in 2023, the Sinclair Event Centre’s toilet block quickly became a standout feature.
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Make Your Voice Count – Vote Today!
NewsMedia ReleasesYour vote matters more than ever in this year’s Local Body Elections. Get your votes in before 12noon on Saturday 11 October.
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Keep your Glass Recycling Crate Level this Daylight Savings
NewsMedia ReleasesWith daylight savings here and longer evenings ahead, South Taranaki District Council is reminding residents to Keep It Level when putting out their glass recycling.
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STDC Gets Water Services Delivery Plan Accepted
NewsMedia ReleasesSTDC is pleased to announce that its Water Services Delivery Plan for an in-house business unit to deliver South Taranaki’s water services, has been accepted by the Department of Internal Affairs.
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South Taranaki University Students – we need you!
NewsMedia ReleasesSTDC has one student placement available over the upcoming summer period (mid-November 2025 to mid-February 2026).
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New Rubbish and Recycling Collection Calendars Now Available
NewsMedia ReleasesTo help you stay on track of your rubbish and recycling weeks, new collection calendars are now available for the upcoming year
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New Stickers for 2025/26 Green waste Kerbside Collection
NewsMedia ReleasesStickers for the Council’s green waste kerbside collection service, which runs from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026, are now available for purchase.
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Get Ready to Vote
NewsMedia ReleasesVoting packs for the 2025 local authority elections will start arriving in letterboxes today (until Monday 22 September) - so keep an eye out.
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Ōpunakē Green Space Update
NewsMedia ReleasesExciting progress is being made on the Ōpunakē Green Space project!
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Free Composting Workshop Coming to Hāwera
NewsMedia ReleasesFree How to Compost Workshop, hosted by The Friends of Hāwera Parks – Saturday 13 September, King Edward Park, Hāwera, meet at the Observatory at 10am.
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Review of Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy
NewsMedia ReleasesThe Council is required by the Building Act to have a Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy. The Policy is being reviewed and this is your chance to comment on the proposed changes.
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STDC Natural Environments Fund Opening soon
NewsMedia ReleasesThe South Taranaki District Council’s Natural Environments Fund opens on Friday 29 August 2025.
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Council confirms decision to Build Combined Community Hub in Manaia
NewsMedia ReleasesSouth Taranaki District Councillors confirmed to build a combined sports and community hall facility in Manaia for around $3.5 million.
