Council’s Antenno App Makes Communicating Easy
Kaponga resident and community board member Sonya Douds
Reporting issues and receiving notifications from the Council have never been so easy says Kaponga resident and community board member Sonya Douds.
Sonya is one of more than 1,500 people who have downloaded the South Taranaki District’s Antenno App and she’s an advocate for its use.
“Antenno is a mobile app that sends you Council alerts and notifications, about places and topics you care about. It’s free to download and use, and you can opt out of topics that aren't of interest to you. It doesn't ask for any personal information or login details, so it's a nice easy way to stay informed about Council news, events and activities,” says Sonya.
“One of the best features of the app is that it lets residents report issues or give feedback directly to Council. For example, if you see a damaged a footpath or a pothole that needs repair, instead of waiting till you get home to ring it in, you can do it right there and then using the app. It also allows users to include extra details such as photos and GPS location,” she says.”
“It’s also particularly useful as a means of staying informed during emergency events.”
STDC Communications Manager, Gerard Langford says the Council wants to make it as easy as possible for people to give and receive information.
“The app doesn’t replace our current communication methods and our residents can still report issues via our website, our toll-free phone or by visiting any one of our seven libraryplus centres or the Hāwera Administration Building on Albion Street.”
Residents can download the Antenno App from App Store or Google Play or go to the Council website herefor tips and help.
