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First freehold land purchased under Waitara Lands Act
Friday, 23 August 2019, 11:50 am | New Plymouth District Council
Waitara retiree Heather Tett made history on Wednesday (21 August) without even stepping out her door. After waiting more than 50 years, Mrs Tett was the first Waitara leaseholder to sign a sale and purchase agreement to buy her property off NPDC under the Waitara ... More >>
Six candidates vying to be New Plymouth District Mayor
Wednesday, 21 August 2019, 10:31 am | New Plymouth District Council
The contest to be the next Mayor of the New Plymouth District will be a six-horse race. Incumbent Neil Holdom will face Max Brough, Irene Godkin, Joanne Kuvarji, Greg MacKay and Bill Simpson, the biggest field to challenge for the top NPDC governance ... More >>
NPDC project finished early and under budget
Friday, 16 August 2019, 11:28 am | New Plymouth District Council
NPDC’s project to replace old-school streetlights with low-emission LED lights has been hailed as a win, win, win for the district. More >>
Last chance to Take A Stand for New Plymouth District
Tuesday, 13 August 2019, 9:43 am | New Plymouth District Council
The clock is ticking fast for people wanting to Take A Stand and be at the table for the big calls that shape our daily lives. More >>
Electric rubbish trucks help NPDC cut district’s carbon
Friday, 9 August 2019, 9:43 am | New Plymouth District Council
Electric rubbish trucks are the latest weapon in NPDC’s Zero Waste arsenal, and they’ve hit the streets around New Plymouth this week. The six new electric trucks will be used for the new landfill and food scraps bin collection service when New ... More >>
Shout out to all young and female leaders
Friday, 26 July 2019, 2:11 pm | New Plymouth District Council
If you think some of NPDC’s publically elected members have been a bit pale, male and stale, it’s time to take a stand and throw your hat in the ring. More >>
Kids help New Plymouth Airport go predator-free
Wednesday, 17 July 2019, 11:58 am | New Plymouth District Council
Waitara schoolkids and New Plymouth Airport are getting on board the Towards Predator-Free Taranaki goal together. More >>
Exploring the history of NPDC’s Pukekura Park
Friday, 12 July 2019, 10:26 am | New Plymouth District Council
Did you know a record 12,000 people turned out to the Pukekura sports ground on 16 July 1921 to watch the Springboks draw 0-0 with Taranaki’s own rugby 1st XV? More >>
Parks, walkways a big contributor to high quality of life
Friday, 5 July 2019, 11:54 am | New Plymouth District Council
The majority of New Plymouth District residents are happy with NPDC’s parks, green spaces and the Coastal Walkway, according to a new independent survey by the National Research Bureau (NRB). The phone survey of more than 400 residents found 94% were ... More >>
Huatoki Plaza to go green in NPDC CBD revamp
Friday, 21 June 2019, 10:09 am | New Plymouth District Council
NPDC is to give the Huatoki Plaza a green makeover in the first step towards creating a sustainable and more welcoming CBD. More >>
Wai Warrior message brings tasty reward for leopard tortoise
Friday, 14 June 2019, 1:16 pm | New Plymouth District Council
They might be slow but two new leopard tortoises at NPDC’s Brooklands Zoo have been quick off the mark to take up the Wai Warrior message. More >>
Board announced for multi-million dollar investment
Friday, 14 June 2019, 9:55 am | New Plymouth District Council
Six representatives have been chosen for a Board to oversee the new Waitara Perpetual Community Fund , created as part of the Waitara Lands Act, which came into force in March. The Act allows leaseholders to buy their leased land on 770 Waitara properties ... More >>
Kerbside rubbish collection might extend to more rural areas
Thursday, 23 May 2019, 10:27 am | New Plymouth District Council
Hundreds of rural residents in New Plymouth District are being asked if they want to receive a kerbside collection service for their rubbish and recycling. More >>
Lower rates for NPDC ratepayers as budget confirmed
Wednesday, 22 May 2019, 10:49 am | New Plymouth District Council
NPDC’s annual budget for the coming year (1 July – 30 June 2020) has been approved with the focus remaining on improving and future-proofing core infrastructure while delivering value for money for ratepayers. More >>
Legless lizard joins NPDC’s Brooklands Zoo
Monday, 20 May 2019, 3:51 pm | New Plymouth District Council
The latest species to join NPDC’s Brooklands Zoo is actually a scheltopusik, also known as a European legless lizard. More >>
NPDC’s hi-tech Puke Ariki gets its own VR room
Friday, 17 May 2019, 9:51 am | New Plymouth District Council
NPDC’s Puke Ariki’s VR experiences during Techweek 2019 include the chance to explore the ocean in theBlu. Credit: theBlu: A Wevr Original Series More >>
Green-fingered can lend a hand at Mangorei Road planting day
Thursday, 9 May 2019, 1:44 pm | New Plymouth District Council
NPDC is bedding in the latest addition to our lifestyle capital – and you could help by making New Zealand’s next world-class walk a little greener. More >>
NPDC’s pool paw-fect place for a pooch party
Friday, 3 May 2019, 10:23 am | New Plymouth District Council
It’s time to raise the woof for New Plymouth’s premier outdoor pool party at NPDC’s Todd Energy Aquatic Centre. More >>
Stay warm and dry this winter thanks to NPDC
Friday, 12 April 2019, 10:29 am | New Plymouth District Council
Winter is just around the corner and our Maunga is already getting its blanket on. More >>
The weird and wonderful world of Whare Kahurangi
Friday, 5 April 2019, 10:19 am | New Plymouth District Council
What does a dog-skin cloak, a meteorite, a missing face towel possibly belonging to King Edward VII, the oldest picture of New Plymouth and a Transformer all have in common? More >>
