New Plymouth District Council - Latest News [Page 27]
Tennent Re-elected as Mayor of New Plymouth
Monday, 11 October 2004, 9:52 am | New Plymouth District Council
The local authority elections 2004 have resulted in three new councillors on the New Plymouth District Council, and Peter Tennent being re-elected as Mayor. More >>
Original Powerco Shares Deal Confirmed
Monday, 4 October 2004, 6:09 pm | New Plymouth District Council
Mayor Tennent says he is happy to announce that following the difficulties created by the market reaction to the decision of the Takeovers Panel on the sale of Powerco shares to Prime Infrastructure, matters have been resolved to the satisfaction of ... More >>
Council stands firm on Powerco sale
Monday, 4 October 2004, 11:48 am | New Plymouth District Council
New Plymouth District Council remains confident of, and firmly committed to, achieving the sale of its Powerco shares in accordance with the terms of the lock-in agreement signed with Prime Infrastructure. More >>
New Plymouth Council’s 2020 Vision
Monday, 23 August 2004, 10:33 am | New Plymouth District Council
Prudent reinvestment of proceeds from the recent sale of Powerco shares could enable New Plymouth District Council to abolish general rates by 2020. More >>
Dream Team Prepares Strategy For Powerco Proceeds
Friday, 13 August 2004, 2:26 pm | New Plymouth District Council
The New Plymouth District Council is formulating its strategy to invest the proceeds of the Powerco sale, advised by three of New Zealand’s finest financial brains. More >>
Australian Investor Purchases Powerco Shares
Monday, 9 August 2004, 10:15 am | New Plymouth District Council
New Plymouth District Council will sell its stake in Powerco for NZ$2.15 per share, securing a premium of more than 21.5 per cent on pre-announcement prices. More >>
Powerco Sale Would Further Strengthen Council
Wednesday, 4 August 2004, 12:32 am | New Plymouth District Council
International ratings agency Standard & Poor’s believes the impressive credit quality of New Plymouth District Council would be increased even further by a sale of its shares in Powerco. More >>
Powerco: Potential Cl Share Buyers Short-listed
Friday, 2 July 2004, 8:36 am | New Plymouth District Council
The New Plymouth District Council tonight unanimously agreed a short-list of bidders for the possible sale of its shares in Powerco. More >>
Strong Global Interest in Council’s Powerco Shares
Friday, 21 May 2004, 2:28 pm | New Plymouth District Council
The availability of a large number of shares in energy distribution firm Powerco is generating considerable interest in the global marketplace. More >>
Window of opportunity opens on Powerco shares
Thursday, 29 April 2004, 9:23 am | New Plymouth District Council
The New Plymouth District Council is seeking indicative bids on its shareholding in energy distribution company Powerco, following news of merger discussions between Powerco and NGC. More >>
Council to Meet following Powerco Merger Spec.
Friday, 23 April 2004, 5:00 pm | New Plymouth District Council
News of a possible merger of power distribution companies Powerco and NGC has been greeted with interest by the New Plymouth District Council, which owns 38% of Powerco shares. More >>
Council Welcomes Government’s Decision
Thursday, 22 April 2004, 2:53 pm | New Plymouth District Council
The New Plymouth District Council has welcomed the Government’s decision to purchase 146 hectares of council-owned leasehold land in Waitara, for use in a treaty settlement with Te Atiawa iwi. More >>
National Forum on Improving Youth Employment
Tuesday, 6 April 2004, 9:13 am | New Plymouth District Council
The challenge taken on by the nationwide Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs is to have all people aged under 25 either in employment or training by 2005. More >>
Waitara Land Set for Tangata Whenua Ownership
Wednesday, 31 March 2004, 8:45 am | New Plymouth District Council
The New Plymouth District Council wants tangata whenua to be the eventual owner of leasehold land in Waitara – with a little help from the Crown. More >>
Higher Charges, Better Service for Property Info
Wednesday, 10 March 2004, 9:05 am | New Plymouth District Council
The cost of receiving property information from the New Plymouth District Council is set to increase – but the service to the public will be better. More >>
New Cadet Scheme a ‘Huge Success’ – Mayor
Tuesday, 27 January 2004, 11:24 am | New Plymouth District Council
This Thursday (JAN 29) the first intake of cadets at the New Plymouth District Council will graduate from the programme. Last January, 14 long-term young unemployed people joined the council as cadets to learn basic employment skills, and to receive on-the-job ... More >>
Huge ‘Last Samurai’ Party Planned for Public
Wednesday, 7 January 2004, 10:39 pm | New Plymouth District Council
The gala screening of the Hollywood blockbuster The Last Samurai will include a huge outdoor party for the public in New Plymouth – and people are being urged to come along and join the fun. More >>
Puke Ariki Nationally Recognised
Tuesday, 9 December 2003, 2:39 pm | New Plymouth District Council
An influential national magazine has singled out Puke Ariki for making a difference in New Zealand in 2003. More >>