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NPDC Events And Venues A Hit With Audiences Despite Damp Summer
Wednesday, 11 February 2026, 10:04 am | New Plymouth District Council
The TSB Festival of Lights shone brighter than ever, drawing an estimated 162,500 visits to Pukekura Park over its fiveweek season - a 4.8 per cent increase on last summer and a strong sign of its continuing appeal. More >>
Fitzroy Beach Ramp And Steps Set To Open Up Our Great Outdoors To All
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 10:02 am | New Plymouth District Council
The new ramp and steps are a safer and easier path than the road and the existing aging steps, especially for families and anyone with a pram, mobility scooter or wheelchair. More >>
Puke Ariki To Press Pause On New Collection Donations
Tuesday, 27 January 2026, 10:44 am | New Plymouth District Council
Curatorial Lead, Lucy Macfarlane says the decision will ensure the museum can care for the taonga and objects already entrusted to them. More >>
Testing Begins Ahead Of Sewage Pump Station’s Major Upgrade
Thursday, 15 January 2026, 11:13 am | New Plymouth District Council
The pump station has a history of overflows whenever the station has stopped working, for instance during a power cut or during wet weather events. More >>
Water Infrastructure Upgrades Start In Waitara And New Plymouth
Wednesday, 7 January 2026, 11:25 am | New Plymouth District Council
Work got underway on Monday to replace a collapsed stormwater pipe that runs beneath the railway line next to Autere East End Reserve, while a project to relocate West Quay wastewater pump station from beside Waitara River is due to start on 23 Jan More >>
Be A Wai Warrior – Water Restrictions Are Here
Monday, 5 January 2026, 11:02 am | New Plymouth District Council
Under the odds-and-evens system, hand-held hoses can be used at odd-numbered houses on odd-numbered days and at even-numbered houses on even-numbered days. More >>
Options For Future Of Cycle Separators On Agenda For Last Council Meeting Of 2025
Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 1:04 pm | New Plymouth District Council
The recommended option has no additional cost and aligns with our Integrated Transportation Framework and emissions reduction goals and reflects New Zealand Transport Agency’s preference to maintain the current design. More >>
Rock Meets Orchestra At The Bowl Of Brooklands
Monday, 15 December 2025, 9:01 am | New Plymouth District Council
Concert-goers will be treated to a powerhouse line-up of ACDC’s Phil Rudd, Devilskin, Blindspott, Jon Toogood, plus the Full Metal Orchestra. More >>
Beat The Heat With A Great Read: Puke Ariki’s Most-borrowed Books Of 2025
Wednesday, 10 December 2025, 3:11 pm | New Plymouth District Council
This year’s borrowing trends reveal what’s been captivating readers of all ages this year with 667,277 books checked out from Puke Ariki and community libraries. More >>
ANZAC Rugby Rivalry Coming To Stadium Taranaki
Monday, 1 December 2025, 9:57 am | New Plymouth District Council
Proudly hosted by NPDC and presented by Taranaki Like No Other, this landmark event will bring locals and visitors together for an iconic celebration of sporting rivalry. More >>
TSB Festival Of Lights Set To Shine Bright This Summer
Wednesday, 26 November 2025, 11:03 am | New Plymouth District Council
Across 36 nights from 20 December 2025 to 24 January 2026, visitors can enjoy an extraordinary free programme of light installations, live music and entertainment for all ages. More >>
Coastal Walkway Extension Project Takes Next Big Step
Monday, 24 November 2025, 11:09 am | New Plymouth District Council
The pathway is co-designed by NPDC and Manukorihi, Otaraua, Pukerangiora and Puketapu hapū , with the support of Te Kotahitanga o Te Atiawa Trust. More >>
Central New Plymouth To Get First New Water Pipes In Almost A Century
Monday, 17 November 2025, 10:45 am | New Plymouth District Council
The new PE pipes and connections will provide a more secure supply to city centre businesses, such as our lively hospitality sector, which serves locals and visitors and provides a lot of jobs. More >>
Accessibility Upgrades Make A Splash At Waitara Pool
Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 11:27 am | New Plymouth District Council
“These new changing rooms are designed to make swimming at our pools more accessible for everyone. They are big enough for wheelchairs, prams or other mobility devices, and it’s great to see our spaces evolving to meet the needs of all pool users.” More >>
Construction Starts On NPDC’s Housing Project
Monday, 10 November 2025, 10:58 am | New Plymouth District Council
The $4.5m project on Wynyard Street will see the units built alongside the Council’s existing nine Housing for the Elderly units, with construction to take about a year to finish. More >>
Mayor Welcomes Announcement Of Widened Scope For Co-Investment In New Gas
Friday, 7 November 2025, 12:57 pm | New Plymouth District Council
The broadened fund, jointly announced by Hon Shane Jones and Hon Chris Bishop, will now support a wider range of gas-related projects to accelerate or increase the volume of gas to market in the short, medium and long-term. More >>
NPDC Deputy Mayor And Committee Structure Confirmed
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 2:26 pm | New Plymouth District Council
Mayor Max says the initial choice to run three concurrent co-deputies was a well-intentioned decision that has caused confusion and is acknowledged as a step beyond what he intended. More >>
New Plymouth District Mayor Slams NZTA’s Planned Closure Of SH3
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 10:17 am | New Plymouth District Council
New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) recently announced plans to close the road between Okau Road in Ahititi and the Uruti Community Hall from 12.01am Friday 16 January to 11.59pm Tuesday 20 January, to replace ageing bridges and culverts. More >>
NPDC’s Water Services Plans Get The Thumbs Up
Monday, 3 November 2025, 10:34 am | New Plymouth District Council
NPDC’s General Manager Operations, Sarah Downs says the approval is a significant milestone in the future delivery of district’s water services. More >>
Make Sure To Soak Then Dispose Your Fireworks This Season
Friday, 31 October 2025, 9:57 am | New Plymouth District Council
Follow three simple steps of thoroughly drenching used fireworks under running water before wrapping in newspaper and placing them in their red landfill bin. This ensures the fireworks are extinguished. More >>
