News from around Taranaki
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 →
A few like-minded locals got together to bring a spring back in to the townships main Street via donations and good will. A collective of generous donors gathered soil, compost, plant food and flowers to the initiative they've named "Adopted Garden". Also monetary donations were made by the Pātea Market in a bid to give... Continue Reading →
To give the voters in October's election an idea about who they're voting for we asked all the candidates to tell us - in 200 words or less - what is the biggest issue they want to tackle whilst in council if elected. Born and educated in South Taranaki and like New Plymouth’s Neil Holdom... Continue Reading →
To give the voters in October's election an idea about who they're voting for we asked all the candidates to tell us - in 200 words or less - what is the biggest issue they want to tackle whilst in council if elected. We need to see sustainable growth throughout our district lead by, but... Continue Reading →
To give the voters in October's election an idea about who they're voting for we asked all the candidates to tell us - in 200 words or less - what is the biggest issue they want to tackle whilst in council if elected. For the first time in many years we in South Taranaki have... 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 →
You have until the end of the week to nominate someone for the 2019 South Taranaki Youth to Work Awards, a Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs project. Event organiser, South Taranaki District Council’s Community Development Advisor Ella Borrows, says this is the sixth year of the awards and nominations are encouraged from across the employment, education... Continue Reading →
Te Ramanui o Ruapūtahanga, South Taranaki’s new Library, Culture and Arts Centre, has received a $2.8 million grant from the TSB Community Trust. South Taranaki Mayor, Ross Dunlop, was absolutely thrilled with the TSB Community Trust’s decision. “The Trust’s grant is a huge boost and means that we can move forward on this project with... 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 →
