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The latest news releases from Taranaki Regional Council.

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Taranaki Regional Council celebrates 2023 surge in public transport numbers

2023 Bus Stats

Mon 29 Jan 2024 1:00pm

More trips are being taken on buses in the region with new figures from Taranaki Regional Council showing an 18% rise in public transport patronage in 2023.

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Pukeiti launch for local author’s new Waffle book

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Wed 10 Jan 2024

Imaginations are set to run wild with the launch of new children's book Whetu and Waffle Explore Taranaki at a free family event at Pukeiti.

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Council holiday hours and contacts

Christmas

Mon 18 Dec 2023

Taranaki Regional Council wishes everyone a safe and happy festive season. The Council office will be closed from 4pm on Wednesday, 20 December 2023 until 8am on Thursday, 4 January 2024.

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Council begins site upgrade

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Mon 18 Dec 2023

Construction will soon get underway at Taranaki Regional Council to replace an earthquake-prone building and carry out long-overdue upgrades.

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Community key to future of public transport

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Tue 12 Dec 2023

Public transport has been topical in Taranaki recently, with many in our community calling for a different and better way of doing things. 

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Free Festival buses for Inglewood, Waitara

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Thu 07 Dec 2023

Waitara and Inglewood residents can jump aboard a free bus to the Festival of Lights this summer, thanks to Taranaki Regional Council.

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Community has its say on public transport

Better Travel Choices

Mon 04 Dec 2023

A successful community consultation has revealed key themes that will help Taranaki Regional Council improve the future of public transport in the region.

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Pukeiti to host country’s best woodcrafters

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Thu 23 Nov 2023

After falling in love with the lathe he bought for his wife more than 40 years ago, Stratford woodworker Tony Waterson has never looked back.

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