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Nominations now open for the 2020 Community Awards
NewsMedia ReleasesGet your thinking caps on because nominations are now open for the 2020 South Taranaki Community Awards - and we want to hear from you!
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Straight Out of Lockdown – Comedy Series touring South Taranaki
NewsMedia ReleasesA big name in New Zealand Comedy and a former local lad, Ben Hurley, is bringing his tour ‘Straight Out of Lockdown’ to South Taranaki in August.
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New $2.1 million Waverley Water Treatment Plant
NewsMedia ReleasesThe taps were turned on and water started flowing through Waverley’s new $2.1 million Water Treatment Plant last week.
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Interest Shown in Old Eltham Municipal Building
NewsMedia ReleasesPotential buyers have already made enquiries about the old Eltham Municipal Building, following the decision to declare the unused building surplus and put up for sale for a nominal sum.
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Satisfaction with Council services high in South Taranaki
NewsMedia ReleasesThe majority of South Taranaki residents are happy with the services the council provides according to an independent survey.
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Community engagement on future education for Hāwera and South Taranaki
NewsMedia ReleasesThe Ministry of Education is currently working on plans for future schooling in Hāwera and the wider South Taranaki area.
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Ronald Hugh Morrieson free online workshops
NewsMedia ReleasesChanges are afoot this year for the Ronald Hugh Morrieson Judge's workshops and South Taranaki Libraries are encouraging this year’s writers to participate.
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Wind turbine blades en route to Waipipi Wind Farm from Tuesday
NewsMedia ReleasesEarly risers may catch a glimpse of giant wind turbine blades en route from Port Taranaki to the Waipipi Wind Farm in Waverley from Tuesday 2 June.
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Searching for South Taranaki's Superhero of Superheros
NewsMedia ReleasesThe National Volunteers Week is coming up between 22-26 June, and one of the highlights of that week is the chance for us to thank these amazing, often unsung heroes of our community.
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Rainbow Water Tower LED Lights
NewsMedia ReleasesWell done South Taranaki, we have made it to level 2 and in celebration, the new LED lights on top of the historic Hāwera Water Tower have been changed to help celebrate.
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First of their kind, online workshops for South Taranaki
NewsMedia ReleasesThe South Taranaki District Council is excited to host Kate Meads, New Zealand’s own waste free warrior, through online virtual workshops.
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South Taranaki District Council Releases 2020-21 Annual Plan
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil released its Annual Plan today which, amongst other measures, proposes a zero rate increase for the 2020 – 2021 financial year.
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All the ways your can pay your rates contactlessly
NewsMedia ReleasesThe next rates instalment is due on Wednesday 27 May 2020 and water by meter rates is due on 20 May 2020. The options you have for paying these rates have changed slightly.
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Council's Covid-19 Relief Measures – Proposes Zero Rate Increase
NewsMedia ReleasesToday the South Taranaki District Council (STDC) released a number of initiatives it is working on, aimed at bringing relief to residents and businesses in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Council Services at Alert Level Three
NewsMedia ReleasesFollowing the Government’s announcement that the country is moving to Alert Level 3, from Tuesday 28 April we are making the following changes
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Click & Collect at your Local LibraryPlus
NewsMedia ReleasesThe move to COVID-19 Alert Level 3 on Tuesday 28 April will mean South Taranaki readers can again access physical books from their local LibraryPlus via a new “click and collect” contactless system.
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Mayor and CE to Take Pay Cuts
NewsMedia ReleasesSouth Taranaki District Council’s Mayor and Chief Executive will be taking a voluntary 10% pay cut for the next 6 months in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Bin it, don't block it
NewsMedia ReleasesPlease help us avoid blockages in our sewer system by only flushing pee, poo and toilet paper down the toilet.
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Lockdown Local Online Concerts
NewsMedia ReleasesCome and join us at the ‘Lockdown Local’ at the end of the week, to wind down, relax and enjoy great local musicians.
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Beware of COVID-19 misinformation and scams
NewsMedia ReleasesSome Taranaki people have been the target of a COVID-19 text message scam over the weekend.