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Summer water restrictions the new normal unless we conserve
NewsMedia ReleasesFor 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.
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Summer Pool Season Gets Green Light
NewsMedia ReleasesWhile 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.
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Eltham Municipal Building Sold for Renovation
NewsMedia ReleasesEltham’s historic Municipal Building has been sold to a private developer who plans to earthquake strengthen and renovate the building.
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Have a BLAST this Summer
LibraryPlus NewsNewsMedia ReleasesThis 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.
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Speed Limits Being Reviewed in Taranaki
NewsWaka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is reviewing the current speed limits on some sections of state highway in Taranaki and would like your feedback.
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Rotokare Lake Closed but Reserve Remains Open
Public NoticesNewsMedia ReleasesDue 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.
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Council Demands Government Reverse its 3 Waters Decision
NewsMedia ReleasesOn 12 November the Mayor and Councillors wrote to the Minister of Local Government demanding that the Government reverse its decision on Three Waters reform.
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Food producers come together for Taranaki summer pop-up
NewsMedia ReleasesMore than 20 premium Taranaki food and beverage producers are coming together to showcase their products in one place this summer in Eltham.
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Arts in the Park 2021 Cancelled
NewsMedia ReleasesFor the first time ever, Hāwera’s popular annual Arts in the Park has been cancelled due to the current COVID-19 Alert Level restrictions
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More Certainty for Swimmers as Monitoring Changes
NewsMedia ReleasesMore certainty over water quality at popular Taranaki swimming spots is set to emerge from a new-look sampling and testing programme that’s getting underway for the summer.
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Employment Expo for Job Seekers
NewsMedia ReleasesChamber Hub South and Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ), is hosting an Employment Expo to connect job seekers with a wide variety of local businesses who have upcoming employment opportunities.
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Council Investment Fund Performs Strongly
NewsMedia ReleasesStrong market conditions saw the South Taranaki District Council’s (STDC) Long Term Investment Fund (LTIF) earn almost $20 million in the 2020/21 financial year.
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Footbridge Closed for Refurbishment
NewsMedia ReleasesThe 20 year old footbridge crossing the Mangawharawhara Stream in Bridger Park in Eltham has been closed until planned refurbishment work is completed.
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Winners Announced at Virtual Literary Awards
NewsMedia ReleasesThe winners of the 2021 Lysaght-Watt Trust Ronald Hugh Morrieson Literary Awards were announced at a virtual event on Thursday 21 October.
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Mayor Appalled with Governments Three Waters Decision
NewsMedia ReleasesSouth Taranaki District Mayor, Phil Nixon is angry and appalled with the Government’s decision to mandate that Councils have to be part of the 3 waters reform.
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Bin latches now available in South Taranaki
NewsMedia ReleasesSouth Taranaki District Council is now offering free bin latches for kerbside collection users, available at your local LibraryPlus and Hāwera Administration Building.
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Literary Awards Evening going virtual this year
NewsMedia ReleasesThe Lysaght-Watt Trust Ronald Hugh Morrieson Literary Awards has been moved to an entirely virtual ceremony.
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Funds allocated to South Taranaki Community Organisations
NewsMedia ReleasesOver $220,000 has been allocated to 20 community organisations from the South Taranaki District Council’s Community Initiative Fund at its deliberation meeting held on Monday 26 September.
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Taranaki leaders challenge residents to get vaccinated
NewsMedia ReleasesOur region’s leaders are urging Taranaki residents to get vaccinated to protect ourselves, our families and our health care workers.
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Lysaght-Watt Trust Ronald Hugh Morrieson Literary Awards Finalists
LibraryPlus NewsNewsMedia ReleasesThe wait is over! Finalists for the 2021 Lysaght-Watt Trust Ronald Hugh Morrieson Literary Awards have been announced.
