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​Temporary Road Closure - Nelson Street Hāwera

Same taste, less waste - Bring It!

Council, Sustainable Taranaki, and eateries across South Taranaki are teaming up to make it easier for customers to make the switch to reusable coffee cups and food containers.

​Triennial Revaluations Delayed

Property Revaluations to be sent out end of February

Temporary Road Closures - Pātea area

Leicester, Dorset, Richmond, Devon Streets. 17 and 18 January 2022

Temporary Road Closure - Quinns Road, Normanby

14 January 2022 - 8am to 5pm - Resident Access only - Powerpole Maintenance

Mayor Urges Community Support

​South Taranaki Mayor, Phil Nixon urges people to remain calm and support each other following the announcement of 1 new case of COVID-19 in Eltham today on top of the 15 cases announced yesterday.

​STDC Joins Communities 4 Local Democracy over 3 Waters

South Taranaki District Mayor, Phil Nixon was one of a large group of Mayors, representing more than a million New Zealanders, who took their 3 Waters concerns to Parliament today.

STDC Joins Campaign Against 3 Waters Decision

At last night’s (14 December) meeting the South Taranaki District Council (STDC) agreed to join a group of 23 councils opposed to central government’s Three Waters Reforms.

​Pou Unveiled at Bridger Park, Eltham

A Pou that symbolises moving forward together and celebrates Arakamu | Eltham, the town of firsts, was blessed and unveiled at the Bridger Park entrance on Sunday 5 December at daybreak.

Low Water Pressure, Hāwera, Normanby and Ōhawe

Residents in Hāwera, Normanby and Ōhawe may experience some low water pressure this afternoon.

South Taranaki Libraries Provide Help to get Vaccine Pass

​In just 3 days the South Taranaki District Council (STDC) LibraryPlus centres have helped more than 120 people get their COVID-19 vaccination pass.

​Summer water restrictions the new normal unless we conserve

For the first time in many years parts of South Taranaki will likely see water restrictions this summer, largely due to new regulations and a storm affected river catchment.

Summer Pool Season Gets Green Light

​While the region is at orange under the new COVID protection framework, the South Taranaki District Council’s free community summer pools have been given the green light to open.

Eltham Municipal Building Sold for Renovation

Eltham’s historic Municipal Building has been sold to a private developer who plans to earthquake strengthen and renovate the building.

Have a BLAST this Summer

This programme, brought to you by the South Taranaki LibraryPlus, is for children aged 5 - 12 and full of activities and reading challenges to keep them occupied these school holidays.

Speed Limits Being Reviewed in Taranaki

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is reviewing the current speed limits on some sections of state highway in Taranaki and would like your feedback.

Temporary Road Closure - Wirihana Road, Hāwera

(Resident Access only) 29 November 2021 to 11 December 2021, 8am to 5pm Watermain Installation

​Rotokare Lake Closed but Reserve Remains Open

Due to high levels of naturally occurring blue-green algal bloom, the lake at Rotokare Reserve is closed until further notice. The grounds at Lake Rotokare Reserve remain open for visitors.

Council Demands Government Reverse its 3 Waters Decision

On 12 November the Mayor and Councillors wrote to the Minister of Local Government demanding that the Government reverse its decision on Three Waters reform.

Food producers come together for Taranaki summer pop-up

More than 20 premium Taranaki food and beverage producers are coming together to showcase their products in one place this summer in Eltham.