NPDC - Latest News [Page 2]
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 >>
NPDC Extending Kerbside Collection To Businesses And Community Groups
Monday, 8 July 2024, 10:19 am | NPDC
New Plymouth’s CBD (Photo/Supplied) NPDC’s residential kerbside collection of recycling and rubbish is being extended to businesses, schools, clubs and community groups from 1 November. From today, groups and businesses that generate waste volumes ... More >>
Dawn Ceremony Marks Start Of Coastal Walkway Extension
Friday, 5 July 2024, 11:49 am | NPDC
The planting of a tree this morning marked an exciting milestone for the eagerly awaited Coastal Walkway extension from Waitara to Mangati/Bell Block, which is due to get underway next week. More >>
NPDC Lighting Up Your Winter Over Matariki Weekend
Monday, 24 June 2024, 10:45 am | NPDC
Get ready for four nights of lights and entertainment when NPDC’s TSB Festival of the Lights Winter Pop-Up kicks off this Thursday. More >>
French Film Festival Aotearoa Brings The Magic Of France To New Plymouth
Tuesday, 18 June 2024, 10:14 am | NPDC
The much-anticipated French Film Festival Aotearoa is set to once again to draw audiences to NPDC’s Len Lye Centre Cinema in New Plymouth from this Thursday. More >>
NPDC Community Fund Helps Open The Door To Homes For The Disabled
Tuesday, 11 June 2024, 11:51 am | NPDC
With hundreds of people waiting for state houses, New Plymouth District has huge shortage of affordable housing and for someone in a wheelchair or with other physical disabilities the challenge to find suitable home is even tougher. More >>
NPDC Community Funds Help Build A Home For Taranaki’s African Residents
Tuesday, 28 May 2024, 10:00 am | NPDC
The Sisonke Taranaki African Community formed last year to bring together the district’s 800 African residents – about 1,500 Africans live in Taranaki – and recently held its second annual African Day celebration at the New Plymouth Raceway. More >>
NPDC Digging Into Big Three Waters Projects
Friday, 17 May 2024, 10:56 am | NPDC
Ōākura’s water capacity is about to be increased thanks to a new two-kilometre water pipe. More >>
New Exhibition And Book Cements Len Lye’s Place In New Zealand Contemporary Art
Friday, 10 May 2024, 9:47 am | NPDC
The opening of the new Len Lye: Motion Compositions exhibition at NPDC’s Govett-Brewster Art Gallery | Len Lye Centre on 18 May coincides with the launch of a collection of writings about the famed artist. The exhibition includes early studies of movement, ... More >>
NPDC Committed To Preserving Historic Cathedral With Heritage Funding Extension
Monday, 6 May 2024, 10:26 am | NPDC
“We’re aiming to restart work in another 24 months, so this extension of the NPDC heritage building grant is a welcome boost and we’re hoping it will encourage other contributors to come forward and help too,” said Taranaki Cathedral Dean ... More >>
NPDC About To Start Trio Of Road Safety Improvement Projects
Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 10:02 am | NPDC
Two projects, between Bayly and Pioneer roads on Devon Street West/South Road, will result in greater safety for all users, particular school children, while intersection improvements will make it easier for ambulances to exit Lorna Street onto Devon Street ... More >>
Broken Dam Successfully Removed From Lake Mangamahoe
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 9:33 am | NPDC
NPDC has cleared away a disused dam that was causing erosion damage and damaging the river corridor environment downstream from Lake Mangamahoe. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2404/e200642eec00c3b5d1cd.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> An aerial view of the existing ... More >>
New Shows At The Govett-Brewster To Set To Fire The Imagination
Tuesday, 27 February 2024, 9:57 am | NPDC
New exhibitions at NPDC’s Govett-Brewster Art Gallery from 2 March will explore ideas of change, transition, relationships and realms beyond the physical. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2402/c5b81a06333be13a7c4a.jpeg" ... More >>
NPDC Proposes Revised Walking And Cycling Designs For SH45 In Response To Feedback From Residents
Friday, 3 November 2023, 7:08 pm | NPDC
NPDC is calling for feedback on three revised designs to upgrade cycling and walking facilities on South Road / Devon Street West (SH45), making it safer for all road users. This is the second round of consultation on projects proposed to utilise funding ... More >>
Waitara Night Markets Spread Their Wings
Tuesday, 16 May 2023, 10:36 am | NPDC
One of Waitara’s most popular summer events is on the move and aiming to grow with some help from NPDC’s Community Events Grant. The monthly markets, with its mix of music, food, stalls and entertainment, had been held at Whai Tapuwae nō Rongo ... More >>
NPDC Crews Kept Busy Clearing Roadside Drains And Culverts And Checking Roads
Thursday, 4 May 2023, 6:12 pm | NPDC
Updated 5pm General Our crews have been on the ground working hard today clearing roadside drains, culverts and checking on roads, as heavy rain continues to fall throughout the district. We continue to monitor the situation and are ready to respond ... More >>
New Plymouth Hosts New Music Festival Featuring Arlo Parks
Tuesday, 2 May 2023, 10:46 am | NPDC
Twice Grammy nominated and Mercury Prize winner Arlo Parks is among headliners for the inaugural NIGHTLIGHT FESTIVAL at NPDC’s TSB Showplace in July. Announced today, the festival is a new multi-space, multi-genre event running 13 -15 July, featuring ... More >>