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Malaysian Independence Day
Friday, 28 August 2009, 2:57 pm | New Plymouth District Council
Monday is Malaysian Independence Day. To celebrate and help us learn about people who live in our community, Puke Ariki will be hosting an informal panel discussion from 12.30pm to 1.30pm in the Daily News Café (1st floor, Puke Ariki library). Come ... More >>
2009 Taranaki Children’s Book Festival
Monday, 17 August 2009, 3:57 pm | New Plymouth District Council
Kicking off on Monday 31 August, the Taranaki Children’s Book Festival is a week-long celebration to inspire and encourage children to read. More >>
Get a surprise at Puke Ariki!
Thursday, 6 August 2009, 10:32 am | New Plymouth District Council
Escape, Explore, Discover is the theme for this year’s Library Week (10-16 August) and that’s exactly what you can do at Puke Ariki. More >>
The Messenger Connection
Monday, 3 August 2009, 10:54 am | New Plymouth District Council
The name Frank Messenger might not be recognised at first glance, but the buildings he designed sure are. These include the Devonport Flats, the Cenotaph and the St Aubyn Chambers, to name just a few. More >>
Boy Racer Bylaw Might Get a Closer Look
Wednesday, 22 July 2009, 10:17 am | New Plymouth District Council
A boy racer bylaw might be on the way for New Plymouth District. Tonight (TUESDAY) the Policy Committee recommended that the Council approve the investigation of a bylaw to manage illegal driving behaviour in the De Havilland Drive/Connett Road ... More >>
Fun at the library these school hols!
Monday, 22 June 2009, 2:58 pm | New Plymouth District Council
With a range of activities planned at Puke Ariki and District Libraries there’s something to keep children of all ages occupied these school holidays. And don’t forget to check out Taranaki Culture: fresh out of the box, Puke Ariki’s latest ... More >>
Museums and galleries are in the top three
Tuesday, 16 June 2009, 2:45 pm | New Plymouth District Council
Enjoying our parks and public gardens, visiting museums and galleries and going tramping and climbing are the three top activities for visitors to Taranaki according to a recent visitor survey. More >>
Celebrate Puanga, Matariki and Maori New Year
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 9:28 am | New Plymouth District Council
Running through-out June, the Puanga Kai Rau celebrations mark the start of the Maori New Year. More >>
We love our culture!
Tuesday, 19 May 2009, 10:31 am | New Plymouth District Council
Puke Ariki’s exhibition about Taranaki culture and lifestyles is proving to be popular so it has been extended until Saturday 19 July. More >>
Yarrow One of the World’s Best Rugby Venues
Tuesday, 12 May 2009, 10:12 am | New Plymouth District Council
Last year it hosted an All Blacks test match and helped the Kiwis prepare for their World Cup-winning efforts – and now New Plymouth’s Yarrow Stadium is counted among the best rugby grounds in the world. More >>
Try some Taranaki Culture these school holidays
Wednesday, 8 April 2009, 2:21 pm | New Plymouth District Council
The place to be these school holidays is your local library. And with a range of activities planned, there’s something to keep children of all ages occupied! More >>
Council Delighted as AAA Credit Rating Confirmed
Thursday, 11 December 2008, 10:06 am | New Plymouth District Council
New Plymouth District Council is delighted to receive re-confirmation of its AAA credit rating from international rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P). More >>
Switch-on Soon for TSB Bank Festival of Lights
Monday, 1 December 2008, 10:29 am | New Plymouth District Council
Get ready to be wowed at this season’s TSB Bank Festival of Lights! This free eight-week festival in Pukekura Park is brought to you by New Plymouth District Council. It starts on Sunday 14 December after the Christmas at the Bowl, and has eye-catching ... More >>
PIF Release Formula Confirmed
Wednesday, 29 October 2008, 5:19 pm | New Plymouth District Council
The level of annual release payments from New Plymouth District Council’s Perpetual Investment Fund (PIF) is to be based on a release formula regarded as international best practice and used by leading perpetual fund managers worldwide. More >>
New Plymouth Named New Zealand’s Top City
Friday, 10 October 2008, 11:21 am | New Plymouth District Council
North & South magazine has named New Plymouth the country’s Top Town – beating Christchurch into the runner-up position. Coming third-equal were Auckland and Wellington. More >>
Aussie Kayakers Return for Grand Unveiling
Monday, 28 April 2008, 10:40 am | New Plymouth District Council
They became famous for crossing the Tasman Sea by kayak – and now they’re back to help celebrate the record-breaking effort. James Castrission and Justin Jones will be at Ngamotu Beach, New Plymouth this Wednesday (30 APRIL) to unveil a plaque ... More >>
Condolence book opens for Sir Edmund Hilary
Tuesday, 15 January 2008, 2:17 pm | New Plymouth District Council
New Plymouth District residents can pay tribute to Sir Edmund Hilary in a condolence book opened today at the council’s Civic Centre on Liardet St. “Sir Edmund was an inspiration to everyone and holds a special place in our hearts,” says Mayor ... More >>
Council Approves Establishment of CCO
Monday, 10 December 2007, 3:25 pm | New Plymouth District Council
New Plymouth District Council today approved the establishment of a council-controlled organisation (CCO), enabling NPDC’s investment managers to continue with plans to buy a majority shareholding in a large Tasmanian dairy farming business. More >>
New Plymouth District Council signs with TechTonic
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 12:19 am | New Plymouth District Council
New Plymouth District Council signs with TechTonics for Document and Records Management System 400-seat implementation successfully delivered in record time New Plymouth District Council has selected leading Information Management consultancy TechTonics ... More >>
Council delighted as AAA credit rating confirmed
Saturday, 24 November 2007, 1:37 pm | New Plymouth District Council
New Plymouth District Council is delighted to receive today’s re-confirmation of its AAA credit rating from international rating agency Standard and Poor’s (S+P). More >>
