South Taranaki isite Visitor Information Centre

14/05/2026

Today we are lighting up the Water Tower PINK for Pink Shirt Day Aotearoa as we speak up and stand together to stop bullying.

13/05/2026

Today is Apraxia Awareness Day and we are lighting the Water Tower up BLUE to show awareness 💙💙💙
Apraxia is a neurological disorder that impairs a person’s ability to plan and perform purposeful movements and speech, despite having the physical ability and understanding to do so.

06/05/2026

It's time to pop outside and check your trampolines are tied down and rubbish bins are secure!

A strong wind warning is in place for Taranaki tomorrow (8 May) from 3pm through to midnight.

Northerly winds could gust up to 130km/h in exposed areas.

Strong winds can bring down trees and powerlines, make driving difficult, and pick up loose outdoor items.

Now’s a good time to:
🏡 Secure trampolines, outdoor furniture, and loose items
🚗 Take extra care on the roads, especially if you drive a motorcycle or high-sided vehicle
📱 Keep up to date with the latest forecasts and warnings from MetService

There is also a Heavy Rain Watch in Place for the Taranaki Maunga from 4pm tomorrow until 11pm.

We’ll continue monitoring the situation and share updates if needed.

03/05/2026

FYI our services are limited this morning for Driver Licensing and Motor Vehicle registration. Thank you for your patience.

✅ Update 04/05/26 12pm: Good news folks, our team has confirmed that the NZTA Registers are back up and running, and our team at AA Centres are able to resume providing Driver Licence and Motor Vehicle Registration services. Thanks for your patience! ^MK

⚠️ System outage Monday 4 May 10am: Our team have let us know that the NZTA Registers are currently down. As a result, our AA Centres are currently unable to process Driver Licences and Motor Vehicle Registration services. We don't have an ETA on when this will be fixed but will update this post when more information is available.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and flexibility while this issue is being resolved. In the meantime, please check with your local AA Centre before you visit.

03/05/2026

This week we are lighting up the water tower lights green to support PADA Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Aotearoa
pada.nz

29/04/2026

Look what arrived today..... 6 more sets of Taranaki Monopoly!

$69.99 each.

16/04/2026

We have some slightly different hours this upcoming ANZAC weekend.

isite:
Saturday 25th April - Closed.
Sunday 26th April - Open 10am - 3pm.
Monday 27th April - Closed.

AA:
Saturday 25th April - Closed.
Sunday 26th April - Closed.
Monday 27th April - Closed.

02/04/2026

The new Te Pahi bus time tables have arrived!

If you were a Connector bus user, it is now known as the 101 and you will want to collect the 101 bus timetable so you are up to date and ready to ride.

The updated services start on Tuesday April 7th, so make sure to pop in to collect your new timetable soon.

02/04/2026

Hawera Mt View Lions are holding a fundraising garage sale next weekend. Pop it in your calendar now so you won't forget!

01/04/2026

Wanting to pop in during the long weekend? Here are our opening hours.