Public service announcements

Service Announcements

• Thu 20.08.2026   12:00pm

  Temporary Road Closure - Messenger Terrace from 7:00am to 5:30pm on Monday 24 August to Friday 28 August 2026

  Watermain Replacement

  Accordingly, in terms of Section 342(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974 the Council directs that Messenger Terrace (section from Dixon Street back towards Oakura River) be closed to all traffic from 7:00am to 5:30pm, Monday 24 August to Friday 28 August 2026 (weather permitting).

  Resident access will be maintained.

  The road will reopen without further notice.

  Enquiries shall be directed to Andrei Malabanan of Fulton Hogan on 027 344 1724.

• Thu 20.08.2026   12:00pm

  Temporary Road Closure - Devon Street East from 7:00pm to 6:00am on Sunday 23 August to Sunday 6 September 2026

  Traffic Light Upgrade

  Accordingly, in terms of Section 342(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974 the Council directs that Devon Street East (100m out on both sides from the Eliot Street lights) be closed to all traffic from 7pm to 6am, Sunday 23 August to Sunday 6 September 2026 (weather permitting).

  Resident access will be maintained.

  The road will reopen without further notice.

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

• 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 Puka Ariki website. 

• Thu 13.08.2026   12:00pm

  Temporary Road Closure - Tukapa Street & Waimea Street from 7:00pm to 6:00am on Wednesday 19 August to Friday 21 August 2026

  Asphalt Works

  Accordingly, in terms of Section 342(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974 the Council directs that Tukapa Street & Waimea Street (section between Tukapa Street and Wilton Street) be closed to all traffic from 7:00pm to 6:00am, Wednesday 19 August to Friday 21 August 2026 (weather permitting).

  Resident access will be maintained.

  The road will reopen without further notice.

  Enquiries shall be directed to James Avey of Downer on 06 757 3900.

• Tue 11.08.2026   08:00am

  Library equipment upgrades starting 17 August

  From 17 August to 28 August 2026, Puke Ariki and the Community Libraries will be installing new self-service library equipment.
  
  All libraries will remain open during the upgrade, although customers may notice some minor disruption while equipment is being replaced. Library staff will be available to assist with borrowing and returning items throughout the installation period.
  
  Planned installation order: Inglewood Library, Waitara Library and Urenui Library, Ōākura Library and Bell Block Library, Puke Ariki Library (including Taranaki Research Centre).
  Installation dates and the rollout sequence may change. Updates will be provided before work begins at each library.

• 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.

• Mon 27.07.2026   12:00pm

  Temporary Road Closure - Devon St West, Queen St & Robe St from 7:30am Wednesday 29 July to 5:00pm on Wednesday 26 August 2026

  West End Crossing – Robe Street Build Out, Mill & Fill and Footpath Works

  Accordingly, in terms of Section 342(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974 the Council directs that Devon Street West (section between Dawson Street & Egmont Street), Queen Street (section between King Street & Devon Street West) and Robe Street (section between Devon Street West & Powderham Street) be closed to all traffic from 7:30am on Wednesday 29 July to 5pm on Wednesday 26 August 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.