South Taranaki District Council has adopted its 2026/27 Annual Plan, with an overall average rates increase of 5.97%, below the 6.2% forecast in the Long Term Plan.

South Taranaki is a territorial authority on the west coast of New Zealand 's North Island that contains the towns of Hāwera (the seat of the district), Manaia, Ōpunake, Pātea, Eltham, and Waverley. The District has a land area of 3,575.46 km 2 (1,380.49 sq mi) and a population of 29,800 (June 2025). [3] It is part of the greater ...

Rich in cultural heritage and history, South Taranaki is made up of many communities, and offers a diverse range of activities, sports and entertainment. It is quickly becoming known as the place to live with its natural beauty, friendly people and uncrowded lifestyle.

Contact details Freephone: 0800 111 323 Phone: +64 6 278 0555 Email: contact@stdc.govt.nz Street address: 105 - 111 Albion StreetHawera4610New Zealand Postal address: Private Bag 902Hawera4640New Zealand Website More contact details

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Big changes are coming to local government in Taranaki, and this is a chance for our community to help shape what that future could look like for South Taranaki.

The South Taranaki District includes Hāwera, Manaia, Eltham, Pātea, and Ōpunake. Since 2005, Taranaki has used the promotional brand "Like no other". [7]

South Taranaki is a territorial authority on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island that contains the towns of Hāwera, Manaia, Ōpunake, Pātea, Eltham, and Waverley. The District has a land area of 3,575.46 km2 and a population of 29,800. It is part of the greater Taranaki Region.

South Taranaki District is a territorial authority district within New Zealand's Taranaki Region, located along the southwest coast of the North Island and encompassing rural plains, coastal areas, and communities centred on agriculture. [1]