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Temporray Road Closures - 14 July

In accordance with Section 342 of the Local Government Act 1974, notice is hereby given that the following roads will be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic for the periods indicated hereunder.

Strong Wind Watch - 8 & 9 July 2026

MetService has placed Taranaki under a strong wind watch (yellow) between 6pm Wednesday 8 July, to 6pm Thursday 9 July.

Public notice of application for OFF Licence

ELGIN TRADING LIMITED, 54 Princes Street, Hawera, 4610, New Zealand has made application to the South Taranaki District Licensing Committee for the issue of an OFF licence

Temporary Road Closures- July, August and Sep

In accordance with Section 342 of the Local Government Act 1974, notice is hereby given that the following roads will be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic for the periods indicated hereunder.

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.

Public notice of application for ON Licence

G L NZ LIMITED, 83 Weraroa Road, Waverley, Waverley, 4510, NZ has made application to the South Taranaki District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an ON licence

Public notice of application for OFF Licence

G L NZ LIMITED, 83 Weraroa Road, Waverley, Waverley, 4510, NZ has made application to the South Taranaki District Licensing Committee for the renewal of an OFF licence

Trial Water Shutdown - 22 June - Hāwera

Public notice of application for Club Licence

Rahotu Sports Hub Incorporated, 54 Rahotu Road, RD 31, Rahotu, Opunake, 4681, has made application to the South Taranaki District Licensing Committee for the renewal of a CLUB licence

Expressions of Interest-For lease – 9 Wilson Street, Waverley 

9 Wilson Street, Waverley 

Expressions of Interest-For lease – 55 High Street Hāwera

55 High Street Hāwera

Abandoned Vehicle

The South Taranaki DC removed a yellow Toyota Funcargo from Tawhiti Road Hawera on 09 June 2026

Temporary Road Closure - 18 June

In accordance with Section 342 of the Local Government Act 1974, notice is hereby given that the following road will be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period indicated hereunder.

​One council or two? Have your say on the future of local government

South Taranaki District Council is asking the community to share its views on the future of local government in Taranaki, with a public survey opening on 12 June 2026, running through to 12 July 2026.

Trial Water Shutdown – Hāwera – Monday 8 June 2026

Temporary Road Closure - 11 June

In accordance with Section 342 of the Local Government Act 1974, notice is hereby given that the following road will be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic for the periods indicated hereunder.

Abandoned Vehicle

The South Taranaki DC removed a red 2010 Nissan Skyline Saloon MHT513 from Ohangai Road Hawera on 26 May 2026.

Nominations opening soon for 2026 South Taranaki Community Awards

Get your thinking caps on because nominations for the 2026 South Taranaki Community Awards open on Monday 15 June.

Dog Registrations open with a Chance to Win

It’s time to register man’s best friend, with annual dog registrations now due across South Taranaki.

​Cancelled: Trial Water Shutdown - Hāwera

The water supply will be turned off on Thursday 28 May from 4pm to 6.30pm.