South Taranaki Digest

03/07/2025

🚨 Flooding Updates 🚨

South Taranaki District Flooding Updates
Last update: 6/07/2025 | 5pm

The recent heavy rainfall we experienced has led to significant surface flooding and major slips in various locations in the District.

Council contractors are aware of the below road statuses and will be working to make these accessible again. Priority will be given to the roads that are currently closed.

Update on roads
Ngutuwera Road (from Henson Road to primary school) - closed due to surface flooding. Signs are in place and will be removed on Monday if appropriate.
Rawhitiroa Road (SH3 - 40km mark) - open, but extreme care is needed
Maben Road - open, care required.
Morea Valley Road - 4WD access through to the end. Extreme care required.
Tangahoe Valley Road - 4WD access through to the end. Extreme care required.
Waitotara Valley Road - SH3 - Open through to Makakaho from SH3. Open Extreme Care required. 4WD access only beyond 40km mark.
Makakaho - closed.
Omahina - open, extreme care required.
Taumatatahi Road - Open 4WD access only. Extreme care required
Little Tempsky Road - open . Signs are in place and will be removed on Monday if appropriate.
Tirimoana Road - Camball Road end up until the Gorge, Open. Closed through the gorge.
Cambel Road - Open. Care required.
Okahutiria Road - Open - extreme care required.

Please make sure to get the most up to date information on State Highway conditions from Waka Kotahi - NZTA here: ​https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/journey-planner

Here's what you need to do:
- There is still surface flooding and slips throughout the District, please continue to take extreme care when driving on our roads this weekend.
- If you must travel, drive to the conditions and plan ahead for your journey. Check for any road closures (this page for local roads and NZTA for State Highways).
- Keep an eye on the STDC page or website for all updates: https://www.southtaranaki.com/3-july-flooding-updates

03/07/2025

Please be careful out there 🌧️

A red severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Stratford, South Taranaki and New Plymouth.

20/06/2025

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🗓️ Saturday June 21st
🚪 Doors Open from 7.30pm
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30 Nelson Street Hāwera

15/06/2025

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families at this time.

May they be given the space to grieve in peace, surrounded by love and support.
Sending strength, comfort, and aroha to all those affected🕊️🙏

Two people have died after a boat capsized off Pātea this morning.

Three people were aboard the boat when it got into trouble in water off Pātea, about 10.15am.

One person was located in the water after the boat capsized. They were treated by ambulance at the scene and have been transported to hospital.

Sadly, two people died in the incident and their bodies were recovered by 11.30am, Detective Sergeant Chris Allemann said.

“Police are providing support to their next of kin.

“The cause of the capsizing will be investigated, but at this time Police are unable to provide any further details.

“Police would like to thank boaties, members of Coastguard South Taranaki and Coastguard Whanganui, and our emergency service colleagues for their help.”

15/06/2025

🚨 ‼️ BREAKING ‼️ 🚨

Rescuers search for two people after boat capsizes near Pātea

One person is being treated while the search continues for two others.

03/06/2025

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26/05/2025

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26/05/2025

The South Taranaki District Council oppose seabed mining, now and in the future.

🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨 l South Taranaki District Council opposes TTR mining off the South Taranaki Bight.

It’s not just a Māori fight. It’s a fight taken up by all our communities within Taranaki😤

23/05/2025

A Taranaki man who set fire to a house bus 20 years ago which killed his sleeping victim has been sentenced to home detention, a sentence met with an angry response from the dead man’s family.

20/05/2025

Controversial seabed mining company Trans-Tasman Resources has passed the next stage towards gaining fast-track approval after the Environmental Protection Authority made a decision that its mining application was complete and within scope.

20/05/2025

A Taranaki teen tied to the murder of a young father has been denied parole but appears to have been a model prisoner behind bars.

20/05/2025

Eleven name changes to mountains, a lake, scenic reserves and other places have been made following the treaty settlement of iwi collective Te Korowai o Wainuiārua.