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Volunteers and students dig in at Scott Street Walkway working bee
NewsScott Street Walkway is a little known about pathway that connects through from Scott Street to Gladstone Street in Hāwera.
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Town Revitalisation Roadmaps turn Vision to Reality
NewsMedia ReleasesRoadmaps for South Taranaki’s town revitalisation projects will be available for the community to view at a series of drop-in sessions at local LibraryPlus centres.
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STDC Art Lease Programme 2025/26 – South Taranaki Artists
NewsThe South Taranaki District Council calls for visual art submissions from South Taranaki artists for lease and display in the Council’s Administration Building in Hāwera.
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Successful Reading Programme In Three Words
NewsMedia ReleasesFor the second year running, the teen reading programme In Three Words has been running across South Taranaki LibraryPlus centres during the month of May.
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Changes to Speed Limit Zones around Schools
Public NoticesNewsFrom June 2025, speed limits around schools will change.
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'The Future Creates' - Youth Art Exhibition
NewsSouth Taranaki District Council’s Art Co-Ordinator is organising a youth art exhibition at The Village Gallery in Eltham to showcase some of the young creative talent in the district.
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Council Finds Savings to Reduce Rate Increase
NewsMedia ReleasesSouth Taranaki District councillors adopted the 2025/26 Annual Plan this week (Monday 26 May) implementing a range of cost cutting measures to reduce the average rate increase from 8.6% to 5.4%.
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Kaponga LibraryPlus to be repaired following strong community support
LibraryPlus NewsNewsMedia ReleasesAt Monday (26 May) night's meeting, Councillors unanimously agreed to repair the existing Kaponga LibraryPlus building, following strong feedback from local residents.
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Upcoming Bus Stop Relocation Works
Public NoticesNewsWork is starting soon on the new northbound and southbound bus stops, including a shelter, outside 104 Tasman Street, Ōpunakē(the old courthouse).
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Judges Announced for 2025 Literary Awards
LibraryPlus NewsNewsMedia ReleasesThe judges for the Lysaght Watt Trust Ronald Hugh Morrieson Literary Awards 2025 have been announced.
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Hāwera to Host Top-Tier Sal’s NBL Basketball Game
NewsMedia ReleasesSouth Taranaki is gearing up to host an exciting night of high-calibre basketball when the Sal’s National Basketball League (NBL) arrives in Hāwera on Wednesday 28 May.
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Eltham’s Makeover: Fresh Signs, New Vibes, Same Charm!
NewsMedia ReleasesEltham's revitalisation project is taking shape, with brand-new directional signage that’s both practical and stylish. Installed and completed in April 2025, the signage adds a sleek touch.
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Council seek public input on options to deliver future water services
NewsMedia ReleasesPublic consultation started today on options for delivering water and wastewater services over the next 30 plus years as part of the Government’s Local Water Done Well reforms.
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Ōpunakē’s Mural Takes Flight with Local Flair
NewsMedia ReleasesFrom Youthful Ideas to Street Art: Ōpunakē’s Mural Takes Flight with Local Flair
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South Taranaki Water Restrictions Lifted
NewsMedia ReleasesAll water restrictions in South Taranaki have now been lifted says the Council’s infrastructure group manager Herbert Denton.
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Council and Te Korowai to Pursue Separate Projects in Manaia
NewsMedia ReleasesThe Council and Te Korowai o Ngāruahine Trust have decided to pursue separate development projects in Manaia.
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The Happening Holidays Programme is out now
NewsMedia ReleasesSouth Taranaki District Council is thrilled to announce the latest edition of the Happening Holidays programme, packed with a wide array of exciting activities for everyone to enjoy, is out now.
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Pātea Domain Sports Field Temporarily Closed for Repair
Public NoticesNewsMedia ReleasesPātea Domain sports field is temporarily closed for repairs due to turf damage from grass pests until the end of July.
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Council to consult with community on location of LibraryPlus
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil is asking for feedback from Kaponga residents on where they want to see Kaponga LibraryPlus services located in the future.
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Councillors opt for belt-tightening to keep rates down
NewsMedia ReleasesSouth Taranaki District councillors agreed to implement a range of cost cutting measures totalling almost $1 million to reduce this year's average rate increase from 8.66% to 5.46%.
