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Your Chance To Be A Rescue Hero At NPDC’s Puke Ariki
Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 10:41 am | NPDC
Rescue opens on 15 of November in the museum’s Temporary Gallery and gives children insight into what it takes to be a hero by helping others. Visitors can learn how rescue technology works, and the skills and experience needed to be a rescuer. More >>
New Car Park To Make Taranaki Maunga Access A Breeze
Tuesday, 4 November 2025, 9:49 am | NPDC
NPDC Project Manager Lead Gordon Davenport says the 145-space car park is part of NPDC’s investment in the tourism sector by providing the right infrastructure where it’s needed. More >>
New Plymouth Airport Solar Farm Keeps NPDC Power Bills Grounded
Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 10:39 am | NPDC
New Plymouth Airport Chief Executive David Scott said the solar farm made good use of buffer land around the airport and shielded the airport – and airport users – from power price spikes and cost hikes. More >>
Major New Exhibition Showcases Influential Vietnamese Artist
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 10:01 am | NPDC
Tm Tã – Soaked in the Long Rain explores the life and work of Trn Lương over the last three decades and is the artist’s first exhibition to be presented Aotearoa New Zealand. More >>
Major Upgrade Of Tarata Road Begins
Tuesday, 14 October 2025, 10:03 am | NPDC
So far, $7.4 million has been approved for the project, comprising $5.6m split equally between NPDC’s Junction Road Endowment Fund and NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi’s resilience fund, and $1.8m from NPDC’s 2025/26 Annual Plan. More >>
Drop Your Voting Papers While You Grab The Milk This Saturday
Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 11:28 am | NPDC
Voting closes at midday on 11 October, and by Saturday it’s too late to post your papers, so they get to us before the deadline. More >>
Getting Ready For Summer Season Of Reseals
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 9:39 am | NPDC
NPDC Transportation Operations Lead John Eagles says on average, the district’s road are resealed about every 20 years. More >>
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery Len Lye Centre Helps Power A $13.7 Million GDP Boost To Local Economy
Thursday, 11 September 2025, 10:31 am | NPDC
Since the Len Lye Centre opened as part of the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery in July 2015, the award-winning facility has welcomed more than 820,000 visitors through its doors to enjoy exhibitions, cinema, educational programs and community events. More >>
Growing NPDC Community Nest Egg Helps Build Sustainable Future For Our Tamariki
Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 12:06 pm | NPDC
The Perpetual Investment Fund (PIF) hit almost $404m at the end of the financial year in June, having started the financial year at about $379m. In July, the balance was $409m. More >>
Uncover Your Origin Stories With NPDC’s Taranaki Research Centre During Family History Month
Tuesday, 5 August 2025, 10:49 am | NPDC
"Family history research is a journey, and we're here to help people take their first steps in Family History Month," says Simone Entwisle, Taranaki Research Centre Supervisor. More >>
82 Candidates Taking A Stand For NPDC In Local Elections
Tuesday, 5 August 2025, 9:03 am | NPDC
A by-election is required to fill a vacancy on Kaitake and Clifton community boards with just three people putting their names forward. Another may be needed for Puketapu-Bell Block if one of the members is successful in their bid for a Councillor role. More >>
Pukekura Park The Purr-Fect Setting For Ross The Cat Video With Help From NPDC Creative Communities Funding
Wednesday, 23 July 2025, 10:23 am | NPDC
The children read the story of Ross and his favourite hang-out, Pukekura Park, highlighting the many attractions at the world-class and multiple Green Flag awarded park, which Ross roams almost every day. More >>
Take A Stand And Help Shape Our Sustainable Lifestyle Capital
Friday, 4 July 2025, 9:35 am | NPDC
If you fancy yourself as the next Mayor or a Councillor or Community Board member, you have until midday 1 August to get nominations in for the chance to be at the table to make the big decisions. More >>
Self-Service Kiosks Available For Quick And Easy Payments
Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 10:53 am | NPDC
NPDC’s Manager Customer and Communications Ben Kohlis says the self-payment kiosk will help residents get in and out quickly, without having to wait in line. More >>
Historic Inglewood Standing Proud With Help From NPDC Heritage Fund
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 10:10 am | NPDC
The $30,000 grant from NPDC’s Heritage Building Fund contributed to much needed repairs to the aging weatherboards, window frames and other fixtures as well as repainting the entire outside of the building, said owner Mike Smart. More >>
NPDC Community Fund Supports Ongoing Legacy Of Māori Health Leader
Thursday, 12 June 2025, 10:13 am | NPDC
The Tā Māui Pōmare Annual Commemorations, which have drawn mana whenua from around the motu to the Manukorihi Pā site since 1936 to commemorate Aotearoa’s first Māori Health Minister, will be held on 27 and 28 June with support from NPDC’s ... More >>
Multi-Media Artist Maureen Lander Unites More Than 100 Makers For New Exhibition
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 7:14 pm | NPDC
He Tukutuku Auahatanga is “a release of knowledge gradually through creativity” and invites audiences to explore concepts of kaitiakitanga (guardianship), whanaungatanga (relationship through shared experiences and working together), and whakapapa as ... More >>
Time To Have Your Say On Water Charging Options
Monday, 2 June 2025, 6:08 am | NPDC
The consultation includes charging options for properties with shared meters, how leaks and repairs on private property are handled, how NPDC can support more vulnerable households, and potential policy amendments in the future. More >>
NPDC's Govett Brewster Art Gallery Len | Lye Centre Explores Sound As A Medium In New Exhibition
Thursday, 15 May 2025, 11:22 am | NPDC
Mel O’Callaghan First Sound, Last Sound , 2022. performance, solid steel tuning forks, wooden resonance chamber, wooden, bronze and leather mallet. duration 20 minutes. Installation view, Esker Foundation, Calgary, Canada, 2023. Courtesy of the artist, ... More >>
Puke Ariki’s Dementia-Friendly Book Group Connecting People Through Literature
Thursday, 1 May 2025, 10:27 am | NPDC
The group for people with early-onset dementia and other neurogenerative conditions uses an approach which sees librarians reading aloud selected passages, poems and short stories, followed by thoughtful discussion guided by librarians Louanne Rielly ... More >>
