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Partners Back Bright Future For TSB Festival Of Lights
Monday, 8 June 2026, 10:46 am | New Plymouth District Council
TSB has been the festival’s naming rights sponsor since 2004, with the renewed partnership running through to the 2028–29 season, marking 26 years of support. More >>
Drilling Begins In Water Hunt For Northern Towns
Thursday, 4 June 2026, 10:29 am | New Plymouth District Council
The Council will be testing the supply from the bore holes to see if there is a good volume of water that is also of good quality. More >>
Mayor Welcomes Long-Overdue $50 Million Budget Boost For Awakino Gorge
Friday, 29 May 2026, 2:32 pm | New Plymouth District Council
The funding is part of a $400 million package to strengthen key state highways across the country, with SH3 through the Awakino Gorge identified as a priority for resilience upgrades. More >>
Pukekura Park Sewer Upgrade To Protect Main Lake
Monday, 25 May 2026, 10:48 am | New Plymouth District Council
NPDC Project Delivery Manager Gordon Davenport says the pipe runs immediately next to the lake’s bank. More >>
NPDC Community Boards Invest In Life-Saving Defibrillators
Thursday, 21 May 2026, 10:15 am | New Plymouth District Council
The cost of each defibrillator is about $3,500 and is covered by each community board’s $150,000 discretionary fund. More >>
The Exhibition Before The Exhibition: Art In The Making
Monday, 18 May 2026, 10:38 am | New Plymouth District Council
The open studio experience will prepare the museum’s Temporary Gallery for the touring Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award exhibition, opening at Puke Ariki on 25 July. More >>
Have Your Say On Proposed CBD Car Parking Changes
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 10:59 am | New Plymouth District Council
Early input from stakeholders has helped NPDC draft a series of proposed improvements, which have now been released for wider community feedback. More >>
Stable Credit Rating Lays Groundwork For NPDC Budget Management
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 9:52 am | New Plymouth District Council
The Perpetual Investment Fund (PIF) is currently valued at $444.5 million at the end of April this year and will offset the total rates by $12.5 million this financial year. More >>
Metro Plaza Demo Unlocks Flour Power To Boost Huatoki Restoration In Central New Plymouth
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 10:10 am | New Plymouth District Council
The eight beams are being removed from the old May & Arrowsmith bakehouse, part of the rear of the Metro Plaza which is currently being demolished in the first stage of work to bring daylight back to Huatoki Stream between Devon & Powderham streets More >>
Conservation Week Activities Coming To Brooklands Zoo
Monday, 20 April 2026, 10:24 am | New Plymouth District Council
Conservation Week starts today and the zoo’s free talks are aimed at sharing information about our precious native species, and how we can support pollinators in our gardens. More >>
NPDC On The Search For The District’s 2026 Local Legends
Monday, 13 April 2026, 10:08 am | New Plymouth District Council
Nominations are now open for both awards, which honour the dedicated individuals whose invaluable contributions help our community thrive. More >>
Boil Water Notice For Bell Block And The Links
Thursday, 9 April 2026, 12:35 pm | New Plymouth District Council
Coffee machines do not heat water to a high enough temperature to kill E.coli, so the Council recommends they are not used until the boil water notice is lifted. More >>
Tūparikino Hub Facade To Celebrate Culture And Community
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 10:52 am | New Plymouth District Council
The stadium has been designed as a flexible and accessible space that can support a wide range of activities, from grassroots recreation and school groups to cultural performances, regional tournaments and everyday community use. More >>
TSB Festival Of Lights Sparks Record Economic Boost For Taranaki Region
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 11:31 am | New Plymouth District Council
Kerry Boielle, Chief Executive Officer of TSB says supporting the festival means supporting the wellbeing and vibrancy of the community. More >>
Appointments To Age And Accessibility Working Party And Te Huinga Taumatua Confirmed
Monday, 16 March 2026, 10:10 am | New Plymouth District Council
AAWP Chair, Councillor Sam Bennett, says the strong community response reflects the importance of age and accessibility issues across the district. More >>
Heavy Lifting For Hydration: A Crane On The Lake For Water Intake Upgrade
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 10:04 am | New Plymouth District Council
The New Plymouth water scheme supplies properties in New Plymouth, Bell Block, Lepperton, Waitara, Tikorangi, Onaero and Urenui. More >>
NPDC’s New Thermal Drying Facility Future-Proofing District’s Wastewater Treatment
Friday, 6 March 2026, 2:14 pm | New Plymouth District Council
Formally opened by managers from the National Infrastructure Funding and Financing Ltd (NIFF) and NPDC, the new facility at the New Plymouth Wastewater Treatment Plant has been in construction for the past two and half years. More >>
Joint Chief Executive Announced For TRC And NPDC
Friday, 6 March 2026, 1:20 pm | New Plymouth District Council
“By working together through shared leadership, both councils will be better positioned to respond to upcoming reform and prepare for the future of local government." More >>
Another Furry Addition To Brooklands Zoo
Monday, 23 February 2026, 10:25 am | New Plymouth District Council
The unnamed baby arrived early Sunday, 15 February and has settled in well within the troop. More >>
Taranaki Mayors Call For Support For North Island Neighbours
Friday, 20 February 2026, 10:23 am | New Plymouth District Council
The Regional Disaster Relief Fund works with established partners to ensure donations are distributed responsibly and in line with community needs. More >>
