Initial Progress Report for the South Taranaki District Council Election. Please note; There are still outstanding votes to be counted which could affect final results. Preliminary results will be known between 9-9:30am on Sunday morning. The Official results will be declared on Thursday 17 October. The four Pātea Community Board candidates; Jacq Dwyer, Maria Ferris,... Continue Reading →
“Engagement in education is crucial to the success of every child at school, so it is vital that schools and other learning institutions in our communities are up there with the best. Our children deserve nothing less.” “I completed all my education locally, not just at school but through the apprenticeship scheme as I trained... Continue Reading →
“The South Taranaki District Council has prioritised work to upgrade the CBD of Hawera from it’s very tired 1970’s but it can’t stop there, and it must include the satellite towns of the district.” “In Hawera we are moving to a townscape more in keeping with a flourishing provincial town which punches well above its... Continue Reading →
Some say it comes as no surprise that campaign material belonging to Mayoral candidate Craig Baylis would be defaced following the backlash of his comments surrounding Hawera's homeless man known as Derek. Baylis's campaign sign erected on the main street of Pātea has been spray painted with the word "RACIST". The South Taranaki retail store... Continue Reading →
South Taranaki District Council MAYOR: Craig Reginald Baylis, Clement Thomas Coxhead, Philip John Nixon HĀWERA WARD (5 seats): Andrew Philip Beccard, Gary Jackson Brown, Racquel Cleaver, Paul Jason Farr, Celine Filbee, Deanna Gedge, Margaret Ann Gray, Frederick Kumeroa, Jack Tungatata Rangiwahia, Diana Jane Reid, Karl Mark Stratton ELTHAM-KAPONGA WARD (2 seats): Mark Charles Bellringer, Gordon... Continue Reading →
In an interview with radio host Bryan Vickery on Hokonui Taranaki, Craig Baylis, South Taranaki District Council mayoral candidate has announced that if he's elected as mayor, he'll do everything in his power to have Hawera's long time squatter removed. https://www.facebook.com/HokonuiTaranaki1/videos/418444839018154/ Derek is Hawera's only known squatter and has been in the town's CBD for... Continue Reading →
In Craig Baylis's most recent newsletter release, he's been sure to make it clear where he stands when it comes to healthcare in the South Taranaki District.. The statement reads, In the last decade with improving property values in places like North Taranaki, Fielding and Whanganui this region has become one of the most affordable... Continue Reading →
Current South Taranaki Mayor, Ross Dunlop announced he wouldn't be running for another term after 12 years in May and said it's been an absolute privilege to have represented his community, but the time is right to stand aside and spend more time with his family and get stuck into those projects he's been putting... Continue Reading →
New Plymouth District Council councillor Murray Chong is known for his radical views and is often in the spotlight for all the wrong things. In January, Chong shared his view that he only sung the English version of the national anthem because it was the "original". After being censured by New Plymouth Mayor Neil Holdom,... Continue Reading →
Phil Nixon, a South Taranaki dairy farmer turned deputy mayor has put his name forward for the top job and plans to share the younger people's voice if elected in October. Mayor Ross Dunlop, who has served four terms and was unopposed at the 2016 election, announced on Wednesday he was standing down. He hopes... Continue Reading →
