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Temporary Road Closures

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 power works.

Creative Communities Funding Applications Open

Do you have a community arts project that needs some funding support? Applications for the South Taranaki Creative Communities Scheme are now open and close at 5pm on Sunday 9 March 2025.

Start your engines, South Taranaki, AmeriCARna is back

Start your engines! AmeriCARna is roaring back into Hāwera and Ōpunakē.

The success that was Summer Blast

South Taranaki LibraryPlus has wrapped up a hugely successful children’s summer reading programme, Summer Blast.

Temporary Road Closures

In accordance with the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, the South Taranaki District Council proposes to close the following roads to ordinary vehicular traffics.

Temporary Road Closures

In accordance with the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, the South Taranaki District Council proposes to close the following roads to ordinary vehicular traffic

Third Rates Instalment

Ratepayers are reminded that the last day for payment of the third instalment of rates for 2024/2025 without incurring a penalty will be Wednesday 26 February 2025.

Temporary Road Closure

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.

Celebrating two years of supporting businesses and entrepreneurs

Te W’anake | The Foundry is celebrating two years of supporting businesses and entrepreneurs in Hāwera this February.

Temporary Road Closure

Notice is hereby given that the following road will be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic for the installation of culverts for the periods indicated hereunder.

Abandoned Vehicle

The South Taranaki District Council removed a 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK from outside 56 Reid Avenue, Hāwera on 10 October 2024

Abandoned Vehicle

The South Taranaki District Council removed a Mitsubishi Pajero from outside Hāwera Police Station on 17 September 2024.

Health Warning Kaūpokonui River and Waingongoro River at Ōhawe

Large amounts of potentially toxic cyanobacteria have been found in the Kaūpokonui River at the beach domain and in the Waingongoro River at Ōhawe.

Accolades galore for our District's Premier Park

​Hāwera's King Edward Park maintained its 5-star status from New Zealand Gardens Trust (NZGT) as a Garden of National Significance, and has again been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award.

Applications for Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund

Applications for Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund are opening soon on Friday 17 January.

District-wide Odds and Evens Water Restrictions being Introduced

With a dry summer ahead and low rainfall, District-wide odds and evens water restrictions are being introduced across South Taranaki on Saturday 18 January.

Celebrate Summer with Suzy Cato

South Taranaki LibraryPlus is excited to welcome Suzy Cato, one of New Zealand’s most cherished children’s entertainers and authors to inspire South Taranaki residents this summer.

Temporary Road Closure

Notice is hereby given that the following road will be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic for the installation of culverts for the periods indicated hereunder.

Community Family Fun Day in Eltham

​Are the kids needing some fun activities to keep them busy these school holidays? How about joining us at Soldiers Park in Eltham on Saturday 18 January for a Community Family Fun Day.

Temporary closure to the take of shellfish and other species