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Drive in Movies coming to South Taranaki

Take a trip down memory lane and come along to South Taranaki District Council’s Drive In Movie Nights.

Name Change for Ronald Hugh Morrieson Literary Awards

The Lysaght-Watt Trust has been a major supporter of the South Taranaki LibraryPlus – so we are excited to announce them as a naming sponsor of our prestigious annual literary awards.

Road Closure - Meremere Track

Meremere Road (known as the Meremere Track) by all motor vehicles and motorcycles from 31 May 2022 to 31 October 2022 inclusive.

Closure of Roads to Ordinary Vehicular Traffic - Moeawatea Valley Road

Moeawatea Valley Road, Lakes Road – unmetalled section 3.9km from intersection with Mangawhio Road, and Meremere Road unsealed section (known as the Meremere Track) - 31 May 2022 to 31 October 2022.

​Billion dollar water bill for reform

The Government has already spent $34 million designing a reform so badly received they plan to bill water users more than a billion dollars to bring stakeholders on board.

Bowen Crescent Playground Completed

The opening of the Bowen Crescent Playground saw the completion of a successful Council - Community Partnership project.

Temporary Road Closure

Manawapou Road, Hawera Saturday 14 May 2022 8am to 5pm and Saturday 21 May 2022 8am-5pm

Take a 10 minute survey and be in to win $100

​Zero Waste Taranaki is conducting a survey about people's attitudes, awareness and behaviours regarding waste.

​STDC Proposes 2.84% Average Rate Increase

The South Taranaki District Council (STDC) is proposing an average rate increase of 2.84% according to its 2022/23 draft Annual Plan.

​Contractor announced for Te Ramanui o Ruapūtahanga

Construction company Livingstone Building has been selected as the successful tenderer to build South Taranaki's new library arts and cultural centre, Te Ramanui o Ruapūtahanga.

Temporary Road Closures

Tiromoana Road, Eltham and Ararata Road, Eltham closed for Car Club Rally

​NOTICE OF INTENTION TO TAKE LAND FOR ROAD – NUKUMARU STATION ROAD

​New Retaining Wall for Ōpunakē Beach

Work is underway to replace the retaining wall at Ōpunakē Beach.

​Stabilising Waiaua Stream bank on SH45

Part of the Opunake Loop Trail is closed for the next 4 weeks as work to repair damage to the stream banks near the Waiaua Stream bridge south of Opunake on State Highway 45 is being undertaken.

Temporary Road Closures - Wellington St & Princes St, Hāwera

Wellington Street, Hāwera 26 April - 29 April & Princes Street 25 April

​Disruption to kerbside waste collection service

South Taranaki District Council is asking residents to hold onto their glass recycling next week to help free up drivers for the district's kerbside collection service.

Councils Present Plan for Water Reform that Works

Mayors and CEs representing the 32 member councils of Communities 4 Local Democracy (C4LD) have presented politicians with their plan for three waters reform that could gain wide support.

ANZAC Day Services in South Taranaki

Click here for a list of ANZAC Day services taking place across South Taranaki.

​South Taranaki Sees 20% Increase in Property Value

The total capital value of properties in South Taranaki has risen by 20.4% in the last three years, to be worth $13.9 billion.

​Water restrictions lifted on Saturday

All water restrictions in the South Taranaki District will be lifted from 11:59pm on Friday 1 April 2022.