News from around Taranaki
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 →
Police are now in a position to name the woman who died following an apparent hit and run in Whanganui yesterday. She was 79-year-old Fay Lorraine Butler (also known as Fay O'Brien), of Whanganui East. The investigation into the circumstances of this incident is continuing, and Police are grateful for information and CCTV footage received... Continue Reading →
Taranaki DHB has serious concerns about the rising number of measles cases in Taranaki following confirmation of the fourth in the region; a 29 year old unvaccinated New Plymouth man. Dr Jonathan Jarman, Taranaki DHB Medical Officer of Health said, “All four cases of people with measles in Taranaki were not vaccinated. Three of those... Continue Reading →
Police are investigating following an apparent hit and run in Whanganui overnight. Around 1:55am the body of an elderly female pedestrian was discovered near the intersection of Anzac Parade and Helmore Street, having sustained injuries consistent with a vehicle collision. Emergency services attended and Police have undertaken area searches however no vehicle has yet been... Continue Reading →
The South Taranaki District Council and the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) have partnered to undertake a cadetship programme, which has created on the job training for four local youth. The 12- month cadetship programme, Mana Whai Tūranga (to follow career path), is fully funded by MSD and is about creating employment opportunities for youth.... Continue Reading →
Fire and Emergency Services were called to the Pātea Early Childcare Centre known as Ngati Pātea Kohanga Reo in the early hours of Sunday morning. The Dorset Street Centre was ablaze when the Fire Department arrived and further units were called in to assist. A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said the fire was extinguished with... Continue Reading →
Do you know GAS Hawera has become one of the AASF redemption agents since 1st August 2019? You can now use your AA Membership Card or AA Smartfuel card here! Manjeet, the owner of GAS Hawera is excited that they are finally a part of this program. Joining AA Smartfuel adds significant value to motoists... Continue Reading →
Police are now in a position to release the name of the woman who died following a crash on the Waitotara River Bridge on Tuesday 13 August. She was Alyssa Louise Gedye, 29, of Waitotara. Police share their condolences with her family and friends at this sad time. Police Media Release
South Taranaki mayoral candidate Craig Baylis is determined to keep moving forward despite the fact it's now affecting his family in a negative way. On Wednesday, someone defending Derek, Hawera's CBD squatter, sent an upsetting message to Baylis's daughter. The message shocked Baylis who posted a response on his campaign Facebook page on Wednesday night.... Continue Reading →
