News

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.

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.

Te Hāwera Community Board By-Election Called

South Taranaki District Council has announced a by-election for Te Hāwera Community Board following the resignation of Board member Celine Filbee.

Parking Update for South Taranaki

Please join us in welcoming Pierre, our new Parking Warden.

School Holiday Programme for July 2026 out now

Families across South Taranaki can look forward to another action-packed school break, with the latest edition of the Happening Holidays School Holiday Programme now available.

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.

Survey shows strong overall confidence in Council

South Taranaki residents have given Council strong overall results in its annual 2025/26 Residents Satisfaction Survey, with 91% satisfaction with Council’s overall performance.

Council adopts Annual Plan with rates kept below forecast

South Taranaki District Council has adopted its 2026/27 Annual Plan, with an overall average rates increase of 5.97%, below the 6.2% forecast in the Long Term Plan.

Trial Water Shutdown - 22 June - Hāwera

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

Ronald Hugh Morrieson Literary Competition Open

The 2026 Lysaght-Watt Trust Ronald Hugh Morrieson Literary Awards officially launched on Wednesday, 10 June.

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.