News

Better Alternative for Three Waters Delivery

Councils are better placed to deliver the Government’s Three Waters outcomes than mega-entity model, new research shows.

Creative Communities Funding Applications Open

​Do you have a community arts project that needs some funding support? The next application round for Creative Communities funding is now open and closes at 5pm on Wednesday March 9, 2022.

Successful Taste of Taranaki Pop-up comes to an end

From November 2021 to the last weekend of January, 25 premium Taranaki food and beverage producers came together to showcase their products to the delight of locals and visitors to Taranaki.

Storm Damage Update 7 Feb 5pm

As waters have receded damage is being assessed, repair and clean-up undertaken. Further rain (throughout the week and into next weekend) may exacerbate the damage and hinder clean-up work.

Storm Damage Update 7 Feb 1pm

Significant damage has been caused to the district’s road network. Here is an update on current local road status.

Storm Damage Update 8:30pm 6 Feb

After record rainfall across Taranaki this weekend, rain around the coast and in other parts of South Taranaki is subsiding, but flooding is still present.

​Exceptional Rainfall Causes Disruptions

Due to the sustained heavy rain yesterday and overnight, surface flooding and wastewater overflows have occurred in numerous places across the district.

Temporary Road Closure - Turu Road, Oaonui

Turu Road, Oaonui (resident access only). 11 February 2022, 8am to 5pm. Powerpole Replacement

Concerts in the Park and Movies in the Dark heading your way...

The South Taranaki District Council Events Team has been working hard to ensure that residents can still enjoy events this summer.

​Council Votes to Return Land to Iwi

A block of confiscated land where one of the major battles of the land wars in South Taranaki was fought is being returned to its original owners by the South Taranaki District Council.

​Residents’ feedback of Council services to be canvassed

South Taranaki residents will have the opportunity to give feedback on the performance of the Council during its annual resident satisfaction survey which gets underway on 22 January.

​Temporary Road Closure - Nelson Street Hāwera

Same taste, less waste - Bring It!

Council, Sustainable Taranaki, and eateries across South Taranaki are teaming up to make it easier for customers to make the switch to reusable coffee cups and food containers.

​Triennial Revaluations Delayed

Property Revaluations to be sent out end of February

Temporary Road Closures - Pātea area

Leicester, Dorset, Richmond, Devon Streets. 17 and 18 January 2022

Temporary Road Closure - Quinns Road, Normanby

14 January 2022 - 8am to 5pm - Resident Access only - Powerpole Maintenance

Mayor Urges Community Support

​South Taranaki Mayor, Phil Nixon urges people to remain calm and support each other following the announcement of 1 new case of COVID-19 in Eltham today on top of the 15 cases announced yesterday.

​STDC Joins Communities 4 Local Democracy over 3 Waters

South Taranaki District Mayor, Phil Nixon was one of a large group of Mayors, representing more than a million New Zealanders, who took their 3 Waters concerns to Parliament today.

STDC Joins Campaign Against 3 Waters Decision

At last night’s (14 December) meeting the South Taranaki District Council (STDC) agreed to join a group of 23 councils opposed to central government’s Three Waters Reforms.

​Pou Unveiled at Bridger Park, Eltham

A Pou that symbolises moving forward together and celebrates Arakamu | Eltham, the town of firsts, was blessed and unveiled at the Bridger Park entrance on Sunday 5 December at daybreak.