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Stadium Taranaki Set For Chiefs-Hurricanes Super Rugby Blockbuster
Monday, 14 September 2026, 1:31 pm | NPDC
Easter Weekend 2027 will see the Gallagher Chiefs take on the Hurricanes at Stadium Taranaki on Sunday 28 March, bringing a blockbuster DHL Super Rugby Pacific clash to New Plymouth. More >>
East End Surf Life Saving Club Rides Sustainability Wave With NPDC Funding Help
Thursday, 10 September 2026, 9:53 am | NPDC
With growing pressure on water supplies and the introduction of water metering, relying on mains water was an environmental and financial challenge, said Nicole Attrill, of the East End Surf Life Saving Club. More >>
Have Your Say On Policies To Guide How NPDC And Wai Hononga Engage With The Community
Thursday, 3 September 2026, 9:59 am | NPDC
NPDC has reviewed and updated its existing policy to make the process simpler, more transparent and easier to understand. More >>
NPDC Retains STV Voting For Future Local Elections And Progresses Water Billing System
Thursday, 27 August 2026, 3:06 pm | NPDC
The Council also approved additional funding to support a project to ensure the district is ready for water billing, ahead of mock bills being sent out from October this year. More >>
Get Your Hands Dirty For Reserve’s Planting Day
Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 10:06 am | NPDC
This Saturday’s (22 August) planting day on Joe Gibbs Reserve comes a year after a stand of ageing pine trees were removed from the reserve. More >>
NPDC Seeks Feedback On Devon Street West Cycle Separator Trial
Monday, 17 August 2026, 2:45 pm | NPDC
NPDC has been trialling the temporary changes for several months and the feedback will help decide the future of cycle separators and other safety features on the Devon St West/South Road/SH45 corridor. More >>
Rock The Bowl Returns With A Blockbuster Summer Lineup
Wednesday, 12 August 2026, 6:52 pm | NPDC
Rock the Bowl is supported through the New Plymouth Major Events Fund, which is facilitated by Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki. More >>
First-Ever Writer In Residence Brings Stories To Life At Puke Ariki
Tuesday, 11 August 2026, 9:44 am | NPDC
A New Plymouth-based writer, communications specialist and former teacher, Steph has had short stories, poetry and articles published in New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom. More >>
TSB Festival Of Lights Crowned New Zealand’s Best Local Government Event
Thursday, 6 August 2026, 9:27 am | NPDC
NPDC Manager Venues and Events Chade Julie says the awards recognise what makes the Festival so special. More >>
New Exhibition Examines New Zealand’s Changing Energy Story
Tuesday, 4 August 2026, 9:37 am | NPDC
Through video, photography, sculpture and installations, Economies of Deferral examines the past four decades of the industry, exploring what happens when development slows, industries retreat and communities are left to carry the consequences. More >>
Wai Hononga Board Appoints Brent Manning As Chief Executive
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 9:04 am | NPDC
Brent Manning is an experienced water engineer and senior executive with a career spanning New Zealand and the Pacific. More >>
From Romania To Taranaki: An NPDC Volunteer Finds Her Place
Tuesday, 16 June 2026, 9:49 am | NPDC
Iuliana, 47, is a stay-at-home mother who has been volunteering at NPDC’s events for more than 12 months. More >>
The Quiet Places Doing Big Things In Our Community
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 9:57 am | NPDC
More than 450 New Plymouth residents shared their experiences of using libraries across the district through the Public Libraries of New Zealand (PLNZ) Community Impact Survey. More >>
A Century Of Celebs Remembered As TSB Showplace Reopens After Upgrade
Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 10:08 am | NPDC
Some of the last century’s highlights will feature in The 100 – History Re-imagined, presented by New Plymouth Operatic Society in partnership with the TSB Showplace, which runs from 9 to 18 July. More >>
Clifton Community Board Signs Put Brakes On Risky Driving Around Mimi School
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 12:09 pm | NPDC
A electronic vehicle-activated “Kura School” sign has been installed on Pukearuhe Road, off SH3 north of Urenui, to warn drivers that they’re approaching the school. More >>
Full Squads Announced For The ANZAC Day Classic Rugby Match At Stadium Taranaki
Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 9:37 am | NPDC
Presented by Taranaki Like No Other, the ANZAC Day Classic will bring together some of the most recognisable names in rugby for a one-off match marking ANZAC Day through sporting connection, remembrance and respect. More >>
Boil Water Notice Cancelled For Bell Block/The Links Area
Friday, 10 April 2026, 11:45 am | NPDC
NPDC tested water samples from eight sites throughout Bell Block and four sites at New Plymouth Airport yesterday, and all have come back clear. More >>
Two New Guardians To Oversee NPDC Investment Fund
Friday, 10 April 2026, 10:17 am | NPDC
Grant Hassell started as a Guardian on 1 April and his appointment runs until 31 March 2029, while Ian Russon’s term runs from 1 November this year until 31 October 2028. More >>
Sound Takes Centre Stage In New Len Lye Centre Exhibition
Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 10:16 am | NPDC
Direct Bodily Empathy – Sound, Signal, Feedback, opened on 4 April and examines signals, warnings and possibilities carried through vibration, noise and listening through the work of artists from New Zealand and overseas. More >>
Last Dip Of The Season At Todd Energy Aquatic Centre Goes To The Dogs
Tuesday, 7 April 2026, 9:40 am | NPDC
Aquatics Programme Lead Blair Haase says the event has become a muchloved endofseason tradition. More >>
