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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.
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South Taranaki Lockdown Recycling Competition
NewsMedia ReleasesFrom 6 April – 6 May STDC are holding a recycling competition where we encourage residents to make use of their recycling and build a sculpture out of it.
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Big Jump in use of eBooks and eAudio
NewsMedia ReleasesJust one week after closing their doors due to the COVID-19 lockdown, the South Taranaki District Council (STDC) LibraryPlus have seen a 26% increase in the use of eBooks and eAudio.
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Taranaki helpline available for those struggling in Alert Level 4
NewsMedia ReleasesA new 0800 number for people needing urgent help accessing food, medication or other household goods and services has been launched.
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We can help you stay connected
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil is supporting a new service provided via Skinny Jump (Spark), whereby community members without an internet connection can call library staff who can assist them to get set up.
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Improved Cell Phone Coverage for Waitotara
NewsMedia ReleasesThe new cellphone tower installed by the Rural Connectivity Group* (RCG) above Waitotara village went live this week.
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Playgrounds closed during Alert Level 4
NewsMedia ReleasesAs we are now in a national State of Emergency and have moved to Alert Level 4, there should be no play time on our local playgrounds.
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Temporary Changes to Rubbish and Recycling Service
NewsMedia ReleasesCouncil’s priority is to keep providing the core services to ensure the community has what it needs to get through this period. However, things may look or work a little differently.
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Council Facilities Remain Open – Programmes Cancelled
NewsMedia ReleasesAll STDC facilities will remain open, however, from Monday 23 March we will be cancelling all Council run programmes at TSB Hub, Hawera Aquatic Centre and LibraryPlus Centres.
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Council Activates COVID-19 Pandemic Response Plan
NewsMedia ReleasesThe Council has stepped up its response and activated its Pandemic Response Plan following the stricter border controls put in place by the Government on Monday (16 March).
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Health Warnings Lifted for Waingongoro and Eltham Presbyterian Camp
NewsMedia ReleasesThe health warnings for Waingongoro River mouth (Ohawe) and Eltham Presbyterian Camp have been lifted.
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Free Advanced Driving Course
NewsMedia ReleasesRoadsafe Taranaki is holding its annual (free) Advanced Driving Course at the Egmont A&P Showgrounds, Hawera on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th March 2020 from 9am to 4pm.
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Lids Off, Wash, but Don’t Squash
NewsMedia ReleasesThe South Taranaki District Council (STDC) is tackling dirty or contaminated recycling head on by partnering up with local supermarkets Countdown and Pak’nSave.
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Health Warning Waingongoro River at Eltham Presbyterian Camp
NewsMedia ReleasesSouth Taranaki District Council (STDC) regulatory manager, Chantelle Denton, has today issued a health warning for the area at Eltham Presbyterian Camp on the Waingongoro River.
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Ōpunakē - Otahi Bridge Upgrade to Start
NewsMedia ReleasesWork will begin on Monday 2 Marchto install a new foot bridge across the Otahi Stream in Ōpunakē.
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Hāwera’s Subway Bridge Gets Makeover
NewsMedia ReleasesAfter five weeks being hidden behind scaffolding and scrim, the rail bridge at Hāwera’s southern entranceway was officially opened today to reveal a fresh, new look.
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Dog Splash Day - Taranaki Anniversary Weekend 2020
NewsMedia ReleasesEvery dog has its day – and on Monday 9 March, the Kaponga rural swimming pool will be open exclusively for dogs for the fourth annual South Taranaki Dog Splash Day.
