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Normanby Water Shutdown Notice - 23 November 2025
Public NoticesNewsThis notice is to let you know the water supply will be turned off on Sunday 23 November, from 10pm to 3am for the Normanby township.
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Temporary Road Closures - Nov and Dec
Road closuresPublic NoticesIn 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 due to powerworks
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Temporary Road Closures- 17 Jan, 1 and 6 Feb, 1 March
Road closuresPublic NoticesIn accordance with the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, STDC proposes to close the following roads to ordinary vehicular traffic at the following times.
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Urgent recall: Coloured Kinetic Sand and what to do
NewsMedia ReleasesThe Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has recalled some coloured sand products after tests found naturally occurring asbestos. Click here to see what you should do.
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Greenspace Sod Turning and Blessing
NewsMedia ReleasesA ground breaking and blessing ceremony was held on 13 November for the Ōpunakē town centre greenspace project, Te Puna Manawa Ora, marking a significant milestone in the town’s revitalisation journey
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Temporary Road Closures - 17 to 20 November
Road closuresPublic NoticesIn 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.
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Glover Road, Hāwera - Water Network Improvements
Public NoticesFrom Monday 17 November, contractors will start work on upgrading a watermain on Glover Road, Hāwera.
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Winners Announced for 2025 Ronald Hugh Morrieson Literary Awards
LibraryPlus NewsNewsMedia ReleasesThe winners of the 2025 Lysaght-Watt Trust Ronald Hugh Morrieson Literary Awards were announced at the Awards evening, held on Thursday 6 November, in Hāwera.
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Pātea Centennial Bursary 2025 Open from 1 November
NewsMedia ReleasesApplications for the Pātea Centennial Bursary are now being called for. This bursary is available to eligible applicants for their first four years of tertiary study.
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Northcott Reappointed Deputy Mayor
NewsMedia ReleasesPātea Ward Councillor Rob Northcott was reappointed South Taranaki District Deputy Mayor at Thursday’s (23 October) inaugural Council meeting held at Taiporohēnui Marae.
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Completion of key projects highlighted in Annual Report
NewsMedia ReleasesThe South Taranaki District Council (STDC) received an unmodified (‘clean’) audit opinion for its 2024 – 2025 Annual Report which was adopted at an extraordinary meeting on Friday 31 October.
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Second Rates Instalment
Public NoticesRatepayers are reminded that the last day for payment of the second instalment of rates for 2025/2026 without incurring a penalty will be Wednesday 26 November 2025.
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Taranaki swim spots in spotlight for summer
NewsMedia ReleasesTaranaki beaches, lakes and rivers will be back under the microscope this summer, with the Can I Swim Here? programme about to kick off.
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What’s old to one is gold to another
NewsMedia ReleasesSouth Taranaki District Council is inviting our community to be part of a circular stationery initiative that supports students and reduces waste.
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Abandoned Vehicle
Public NoticesThe South Taranaki District Council removed a Blue Mazda Premacy Station Wagon Argyle Street Hawera on 29 October 2025.
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Eltham’s Got Game — Court Now Open!
NewsMedia ReleasesSouth Taranaki District Council is excited to announce that the brand-new 3x3 basketball court in Eltham is officially complete and open to the public!
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Waste-Free Parenting Workshops in Hāwera and Ōpunakē
NewsMedia ReleasesSouth Taranaki District Council is inviting parents and caregivers to attend a series of free, practical workshops designed to support low-waste living with young children.
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Temporary Road Closures - 1,5 and 6 November
Road closuresPublic NoticesIn 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.
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Abandoned Vehicle
Public NoticesThe South Taranaki District Council removed a Blue Ford Falcon Station Wagon from Kura Road Pātea on 02 October 2025.
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Finalists announced for 2025 Ronald Hugh Morrieson Literary Awards
LibraryPlus NewsNewsMedia ReleasesFinalists for the 2025 Lysaght-Watt Trust Ronald Hugh Morrieson Literary Awards have been announced.
