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Sewer Fix Requires Temporary Dam Under New Plymouth Stream
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 11:26 am | NPDC
A cofferdam – a dam placed mid-stream to create a dry work area – will be built with sandbags in the Mangaotuku Stream next to Devon Intermediate School’s sports field for up to three days while a trench is dug and a pipe laid beneath the stream ... More >>
Ōkato Kids Explore Their Creativity With Help From NPDC Creative Communities Fund
Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 9:45 am | NPDC
Eleven children aged 5 to 8 have joined the Creative Explorers, who meet at Coastal Taranaki School every Monday after class, to experiment with abstract art, giant murals, printmaking and other creative projects using recycled and natural materials. More >>
NPDC On The Hunt For The District’s 2025 Local Legends
Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 9:57 am | NPDC
Established in 1979, the annual Citizens’ Awards recognise up to 12 ‘local legends’ across a range of fields while the new Youth Awards will recognise up to three people. More >>
NPDC Extends City Safe Warden Pilot
Tuesday, 18 February 2025, 10:00 am | NPDC
Launched in December last year in response to growing concerns about safety in the CBD, the trial involved two wardens in the area between 7am and 6pm Monday to Saturday providing a friendly face and identifying potential issues before they happen. More >>
Be A Wai Warrior - Water Restrictions In Place
Tuesday, 7 January 2025, 9:15 am | NPDC
“Summer is when our water use is highest, but our supply rivers are at their lowest. Our treatment plants can produce only so much every day, and we also want to keep as much water as possible in our rivers for the benefit of the environment,” says ... More >>
Go Behind The Scenes Of New Plymouth Wastewater Treatment Plant As It Celebrates 40 Years
Wednesday, 6 November 2024, 11:01 am | NPDC
“It’s a chance for people to go behind the scenes and get a better understanding of where all that wastewater goes, how we treat it so that it doesn’t end up contaminating our waterways,” says Wastewater Treatment Plant Lead Suzanne Vennik. More >>
NPDC: Keep Safe Over Guy Fawkes And Remember To Soak And Dispose Used Fireworks
Saturday, 26 October 2024, 10:28 am | NPDC
“Soaking used fireworks in water before disposal prevents accidental ignition and reduces risks of fires,” says Amy Brasch, Manager Sustainability & Behaviour Change at New Plymouth District Council. More >>
NPDC's Outdoor Pools Ready For Summer
Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 11:01 am | NPDC
“Over winter we’ve upgraded facilities such as new starting blocks at Todd Energy Aquatic Centre and new accessible toilets at Ōkato and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone enjoy them,” said NPDC Aquatics Lead Mike Roberts. More >>
Inglewood’s Kurapete Windsor Walkway Proving A Hit Following Million-Dollar Upgrade
Tuesday, 8 October 2024, 11:26 am | NPDC
The $1.5m project was completed last month with 3.7km of loose metal and grass berm replaced with a concrete path, to complete the 5.3km loop, which is located in the south-eastern part of town. More >>
Seaside Market Dishwashing Service Cleaning Up Thanks To NPDC Zero Waste Fund
Monday, 7 October 2024, 11:16 am | NPDC
Food trucks at the twice-monthly market are now required, where they can, to serve their meals on reusable plastic or ceramic plates with stainless steel cutlery. More >>
NPDC’s Fresh Air Challenge Gets Tamariki On The Move To School
Friday, 27 September 2024, 10:22 am | NPDC
New Plymouth’s Westown School took out the primary school award for the second year in a row, while Manukorihi Intermediate in Waitara picked up the intermediate school award. More >>
Sea View Snaps Help Build Picture Of The Future For North Taranaki Communities
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 10:47 pm | NPDC
NPDC has supported a Massey University/GNS Science-Te Pū Ao-led project with a one-off grant, to work with the community and build a bank of photos of our northern cliff-faces that will be used to analyse the way they’re eroding and what’s driving it. More >>
NPDC's Inglewood Library Celebrating 100 Years Of Serving The Community
Saturday, 14 September 2024, 11:47 pm | NPDC
Inglewood is gearing up to mark a golden milestone with a gathering to celebrate Inglewood Library’s centenary on September 7. More >>
NPDC Putting More Fun Into Summer With Accessible Upgrade At Ōkato Pool
Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 12:54 pm | NPDC
The new dual unisex toilet block is fully accessible, with the cubicles big enough to double as changing rooms. More >>
Tenth Year Of New Zealand Film Festival At NPDC’s Len Lye Cinema Largest Yet
Thursday, 15 August 2024, 10:59 am | NPDC
Movie lovers will be spoilt for choice with 35 films about to hit the screen at NPDC’s Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/ Len Lye Centre for the tenth Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) from21 August to 7 September. More >>
Romance Is In The Air At Brooklands Zoo
Tuesday, 6 August 2024, 10:34 am | NPDC
Cotton-top tamarin monkey Nomi has arrived from Auckland Zoo and settled in with her new mate, Teo. More >>
Breakers’ Three-Peat Appearance At TSB Stadium Announced
Thursday, 25 July 2024, 10:54 am | NPDC
The BNZ Breakers are heading back to NPDC’s TSB Stadium on 13 January to take on Melbourne United in the 2024/2025 National Basketball League. More >>
TSB Showplace Box Office On The Move To New Home
Monday, 22 July 2024, 10:32 am | NPDC
After decades serving patrons, the Box Office at NPDC’s TSB Showplace is embarking on a new chapter – relocating to the New Plymouth isite and Visitor Information Centre from 5 August. More >>
TSB Showplace Box Office On The Move To New Home
Monday, 22 July 2024, 10:31 am | NPDC
After decades serving patrons, the Box Office at NPDC’s TSB Showplace is embarking on a new chapter – relocating to the New Plymouth isite and Visitor Information Centre from 5 August. More >>
NPDC’s Sorting Depot Diverts Tonnes Of Commercial Waste In Its First Year
Monday, 15 July 2024, 10:21 am | NPDC
It’s been a just over a year since NPDC’s Sorting Depot opened its doors and already it has helped divert around 1300 tonnes of commercial waste from the landfill. More >>
