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NPDC Approves Budget And Joint Proposal On The Future Of Local Government In Taranaki
Thursday, 6 August 2026, 4:37 pm | New Plymouth District Council
Total budget allocated to work programme from April 2026 to March 2027 is $1.3m, split equally between NPDC and TRC. More >>
One Week Left To Have Your Say On Shaping New Plymouth District’s Next 10-Year Plan
Wednesday, 5 August 2026, 12:28 pm | New Plymouth District Council
The survey asks residents to rank the services they value most, share how satisfied they are with current services, identify where it should invest, and consider how to balance service levels, fees, charges and rates. More >>
Community Champions Honoured With A Youth And Citizens’ Award
Friday, 31 July 2026, 1:50 pm | New Plymouth District Council
One youth and 10 citizens’ award winners were announced at an event hosted by New Plymouth District Mayor Max Brough last night, recognising their hard work and contributions they make to the district. More >>
Local Government Reform Proposal And CBD Parking Changes On Council Agenda
Friday, 31 July 2026, 9:14 am | New Plymouth District Council
Two councils have developed a Pathfinder proposal as a constructive way to participate in the Government’s voluntary Head Start reform process and next week elected members are being asked to approve that proposal for submission by 9 August. More >>
The Detective Work Of Researching Family History: Where To Start When All You Have Is A Clue
Wednesday, 29 July 2026, 11:43 am | New Plymouth District Council
August is Family History Month and Puke Ariki is inviting locals to step into that detective role, with a series of events at the Taranaki Research Centre designed to help people follow those clues to discover more about their family connections. More >>
Give A Hoot For Our Native Owls
Monday, 27 July 2026, 11:26 am | New Plymouth District Council
New Zealand has three native owl species: the ruru/morepork, the little owl (in the South Island), and barn owls (in the northern part of the North Island). More >>
Rare Taranaki Gazettes Now Online Thanks To Local Donation
Monday, 20 July 2026, 11:57 am | New Plymouth District Council
The digitised Taranaki Gazettes can now be viewed online through Te Rangi Aoao Nunui, Puke Ariki’s digital home for Taranaki stories, collection items and research resources. More >>
Waitara Community Board Fund Supports Greenspace In The Heart Of Lepperton
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 11:08 am | New Plymouth District Council
Angie Benn, of the Lepperton Residents Association, said the community had a growing sense of interest in the new park and people were keen to get involved in its development. More >>
NPDC To Progress Proposal On Local Government Reform
Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 4:44 pm | New Plymouth District Council
Conversations are continuing between all four Taranaki councils as they look for alignment on local government reform. More >>
Historic Inglewood Church Prepares For Its Second Century With Help From NPDC Heritage Fund
Tuesday, 14 July 2026, 11:03 am | New Plymouth District Council
More than a century on, the community is banding together again to preserve St Andrew’s Church on Rata Street, with some help from NPDC’s Built Heritage Protection Fund. More >>
What Matters To You? Have Your Say And Help Shape A 10-Year Plan For New Plymouth District
Monday, 13 July 2026, 11:50 am | New Plymouth District Council
The 10-year Plan, also known as the Long-term Plan, sets out the services, projects, budgets and priorities that will guide the district over the next decade with the survey launched today. More >>
Sunshine Lights Up Path To Lower NPDC Power Bills
Thursday, 2 July 2026, 12:07 pm | New Plymouth District Council
Two new solar power systems installed this year are already cutting bills by thousands of dollars and are expected to have paid for themselves within six years. More >>
Help Pukekura Park’s Pūriri Branch Into Fame – Vote For It As Tree Of The Year
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 1:50 pm | New Plymouth District Council
The pūriri tree in Brooklands’ bush reserve is one of six finalists for the award from the NZ Notable Trees Trust. More >>
Anthony Wilson Appointed Chair Of Wai Hononga Water Services Ltd Board
Friday, 26 June 2026, 12:00 pm | New Plymouth District Council
Anthony brings extensive governance, infrastructure, and water sector experience to the role, with a career spanning almost five decades in the management, operation and delivery of major infrastructure programmes. More >>
Wild Wind Impacting Council Services
Friday, 26 June 2026, 9:44 am | New Plymouth District Council
Please report any fallen branches or trees on our district roads – the team are clearing them away on a priority basis with a focus on roads first. More >>
NPDC Adopts Annual Plan 2026/2027
Wednesday, 24 June 2026, 4:29 pm | New Plymouth District Council
Mayor Max said achieving a lower total rate increase required difficult decisions and a strong focus on priorities. More >>
Darklight To Unveil Hidden Worlds Of Light In TSB Showplace Takeover
Wednesday, 24 June 2026, 11:02 am | New Plymouth District Council
In a first for the 100-year-old venue, every corner will be completely reimagined, as visitors of all ages are invited to step into vivid worlds of light and sound. More >>
Trial Envisions Safer Site To Reflect Upon New Plymouth’s Cenotaph War Memorial
Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 10:50 am | New Plymouth District Council
Planters, astroturf and coloured road surfaces would define the new pedestrian-only space on the western side of the Cenotaph. More >>
Graffiti Surge Pushes NPDC’s Clean-Up Budget
Monday, 22 June 2026, 12:09 pm | New Plymouth District Council
NPDC maintains more than 60 public toilets around the district. The Council removes any graffiti that can be seen from a public space, such as a road, reserve, walkway or car park – regardless of whether the graffiti is on public or private property. More >>
Honouring Tūpuna Through Toi: National Portrait Exhibition Coming To Puke Ariki
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 11:55 am | New Plymouth District Council
Ngāti Te Whiti artist, researcher, and film producer Cilla Harnett, who curated the oral histories, says they bring the voices of mana whenua into the exhibition. More >>
