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Team Taranaki Effort To Reopen NPDC’s Downtown Car Park On Time And On Budget

Monday, 30 September 2024, 10:03 am | New Plymouth District Council

The structural steelwork required careful planning to avoid damaging the existing reinforcing steel within the building's concrete. Bullitt Fabrications, in Bell Block, fabricating the steelwork and installed it after Taranaki Galvanizers, in Stratford, ... More >>

Don’t Get Caught Out, Make Sure Your Bins Are Out By 7am

Thursday, 26 September 2024, 5:57 pm | New Plymouth District Council

The reminder comes ahead of Waste Management NZ starting as the new waste contractor for New Plymouth District on 1 October. More >>

Wheels In Motion On New Skatepark For Waitara

Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 11:34 am | New Plymouth District Council

To make way for the new facility, the existing skatepark is being removed from 1 October, and the new one expected to be built and ready to use by Christmas. More >>

NPDC Honours Veterans With New Poppy Street Signs

Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:32 am | New Plymouth District Council

It’s really important that we remember the heritage of past military personnel who have contributed to the freedoms and lifestyle we have now. More >>

NPDC Scholarship Supports Future Planning Professionals

Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:22 am | New Plymouth District Council

Applications are now open for the scholarship to help raise the numbers of local hapū and iwi members equipped with tertiary planning and environmental management qualifications. It is open to descendants of qualifying iwi and hapū groups in the ... More >>

NPDC Celebrates Te Wiki O Te Reo Māori With Series Of Fun And Inspiring Events

Monday, 16 September 2024, 1:48 am | New Plymouth District Council

From Wednesday 11 September to Saturday 21 September, you can get involved in a range of activities from waiata in the gallery, poi making, te reo baby rhymes or a discussion about the revitalisation about the language. More >>

New Bus Shelters To Pay Dividends For Ratepayers

Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:26 pm | New Plymouth District Council

So far six of the new shelters have consent and are being installed. The locations of the remaining eight are being finalised and will go through the consenting process. More >>

TIMBERRR…! Brings Taranaki’s Woodchopping Legend To Life

Thursday, 12 September 2024, 12:30 pm | New Plymouth District Council

TIMBERRR…! Hits the stage at TSB Showplace on 5 December / Supplied Champion Axemen, 1910, collection of Puke Ariki, New Plymouth. Ned Shewry is standing second to the right / Supplied Axemen's Carnival, Eltham, 27 Dec 1915, Alexander Walker Reid, collection ... More >>

NPDC Making Busy Intersection Safer For All Users

Wednesday, 21 August 2024, 10:07 am | New Plymouth District Council

NPDC Infrastructure Delivery Lead Matt Richardson says the improvements will complement the previous safety work done on Pendarves Street outside the school, which has reduced traffic congestion and encouraged slower speeds. More >>

TSB Festival Of Lights Winter Pop-Up A Hit With Visitors And For Local Economy

Monday, 19 August 2024, 10:23 am | New Plymouth District Council

This year’s TSB Festival of Lights Winter Pop-Up event delivered by NPDC, lit up local up New Plymouth’s central business district and cash registers – generating $1.25 million in spending. More >>

NPDC To Start Work On Replacing Almost Century-old Sewer Pipe Near Pukekura Park

Tuesday, 13 August 2024, 12:51 pm | New Plymouth District Council

The work will run past the Gilbert Street entrance to Pukekura Park, but pedestrian access will remain open. More >>

Romance Is In The Air At Brooklands Zoo

Tuesday, 6 August 2024, 10:35 am | New Plymouth District Council

Cotton-top tamarin monkey Nomi has arrived from Auckland Zoo and settled in with her new mate, Teo. Brooklands Zoo has had cotton-top tamarins since 2000 and is part of the nationwide breeding programme for this critically endangered species. More >>

Waitara Artists In The National Spotlight With Backing Of NPDC Creative Communities Fund

Wednesday, 31 July 2024, 10:48 am | New Plymouth District Council

This year saw the 88th annual Māui Pōmare Weekend commemorations based at Waitara’s Ōwae Marae and the Waitara Artists Co-op (WAC) setting the stage for a national focus on the town’s arts. More >>

New Management Ready To Tea-off In Pukekura Park Landmark

Tuesday, 23 July 2024, 1:29 pm | New Plymouth District Council

New Plymouth’s founders had the foresight to create this fantastic and lasting asset back in 1876 and we’re working with The Teahouse team to keep it in good shape for future generations to enjoy. More >>

Survey Highlights Satisfaction With NPDC Core Services

Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 9:54 am | New Plymouth District Council

Core services such as rubbish and recycling collection, Puke Ariki and community libraries as well as the quality of our parks and event venues continue to hit the right note with locals according to an independent survey of New Plymouth District ... More >>

Two Major Exhibitions And NPDC Venues Showcase Emerging, Established And International Artists

Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 11:09 am | New Plymouth District Council

Art lovers are in for a treat with two new exhibitions opening at NPDC’s Puke Ariki at Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre on Saturday showcasing the work of international and local artists. More >>

Reggae Royalty Returning To NPDC’s Bowl Of Brooklands This Summer

Thursday, 27 June 2024, 5:35 pm | New Plymouth District Council

The concert is the second announced today for the Bowl’s summer 2024/25 season and will be the band’s third headline performance at the Bowl of Brooklands, following their previous headline shows, as well as a memorable appearance at WOMAD in 2020. More >>

Planting Efforts Leading To Greener District

Thursday, 6 June 2024, 12:15 pm | New Plymouth District Council

The plantings are a key part of maintaining the district’s vision to be a sustainable lifestyle capital, says Manager Parks and Open Spaces Conrad Pattison. More >>

NPDC Bringing You New Lights And Exciting Entertainment To Light Up Your Winter

Wednesday, 5 June 2024, 6:25 am | New Plymouth District Council

Octopoda AMIGO AND AMIGO (AUSTRALIA) / Supplied A light installation destined for New Plymouth years ago before being stuck in transit is among nine installations making their way to Taranaki for NPDC’s TSB Winter Festival of Lights Pop Up next ... More >>

Clearing The Way For Less Flooding In Waitara

Thursday, 23 May 2024, 11:10 am | New Plymouth District Council

The removal of pest plants, weeds, litter and overgrown vegetation from a section alongside Waitara’s Tangaora Stream is giving those involved in the innovative NPDC project a clear vision of an exciting future for the once-buried stream. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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