Public service announcements

Service Announcements

• Mon 07.09.2026   12:00pm

  Temporary Road Closure - Tarata Road from 8:00am to 4:00pm on Monday 7 September to Saturday 26 September 2026

  Stage 6 of Realignment Project

  Accordingly, in terms of Section 342(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974 the Council directs that Tarata Road (section between Toro Road & Pukeho Road) be closed to all traffic from 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday 7 September to Saturday 26 September 2026 (weather permitting).  This section of road will re-open between approx. 12:00 pm to 12:30pm daily to allow traffic flow to go in both directions.

  Resident access will be maintained.

  The road will reopen without further notice.

  Enquiries shall be directed to Charlotte Harrison of Fulton Hogan on 027 318 0912

• Mon 07.09.2026   12:00pm

  Temporary Road Closure - Lemont Place from 7:00am to 7:00pm on Tuesday 8 Sept & then Saturday 12 Sept to Wednesday 16 Sept 2026

  New Tower/Cabinet Installation

  Accordingly, in terms of Section 342(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974 the Council directs that Lemont Place be closed to all traffic from 7:00am to 7:00pm on Tuesday 8 September and then on Saturday 12 September to Wednesday 16 September 2026 (weather permitting).

  Resident access will be maintained.

  The road will reopen without further notice.

  Enquiries shall be directed to Jubin Paul of Entelar Group on 027 314 5888.

• Wed 02.09.2026   12:00pm

  Temporary Road Closure - Woolcombe Terrace from 7:00am Tuesday 2 September to 7:00pm on Tuesday 15 September 2026

  Watermain Installation Accordingly, in terms of Section 342(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974 the Council directs that Woolcombe Terrace to be closed to all traffic from 7:00am to 7:00pm, Tuesday 2 September to Tuesday 15 September 2026 (weather permitting). Resident access will be maintained. The road will reopen without further notice. Enquiries shall be directed to Ken Tran of Pipeline & Civil on 027 573 2149.

• Mon 31.08.2026   12:00pm

  Temporary Road Closure - Queen St & Robe St (Lane Closure) from 7:30am Friday 28 August to 5:00pm on Tuesday 15 September 2026

  West End Crossing

  Accordingly, in terms of Section 342(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974 the Council directs that Queen Street (section between King Street & Devon Street West) be closed to all traffic and a one lane closure on Robe Street (section between Devon Street West & Powderham Street) from 7:30am on Friday 28 August to 5pm on Tuesday 15 September 2026 (weather permitting).

  The road will reopen without further notice.

  Enquiries shall be directed to Te Amorangi Simeon of Fulton Hogan on 027 314 5865.

• Mon 17.08.2026   08:00am

  Roof replacement work under way at Puke Ariki Museum from 17 August

  Roof replacement work at Puke Ariki Museum starts on 17 August 2026 and is expected to continue until early 2027. 

  Visitors may notice construction noise, contractors working on site, and scaffolding in and around parts of the building. 

  Puke Ariki Museum and Arborio restaurant remain open as usual. 

  For more information, visit the Puke Ariki website. 

• Tue 04.08.2026   12:00pm

  Temporary Road Closure - Maratahu St, multiple dates from Friday 7 August - Sunday 4 October 2026, varying times for NPC Rugby

  Rugby Games at Stadium Taranaki NPC 2026

  Accordingly, in terms of Section 342(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974 the Council directs that Maratahu Street will be closed to all traffic on the following dates and times:

  Date                                Time

  Friday 7 August                5:30pm - 9:30pm

  Saturday 29 August        11:30am - 4:30pm

  Thursday 3 September    5:30pm - 9:30pm

  Sunday 20 September     3:30pm - 7:30pm

  Sunday 4 October            12:30pm - 4:30pm

  Resident access will be maintained.

  The road will reopen without further notice.

  Enquiries shall be directed to Badinlee Munro-Smith of Traffic Safe NZ Ltd on 021 243 3937.