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Public Awareness the Best Approach to Avoiding Seal Attacks
Thursday, 5 June 2014, 5:31 pm | New Plymouth District Council
Caution and distance are the best ways to avoid seal attacks in New Plymouth’s coastal areas, says New Plymouth District Council and the Department of Conservation. More >>
Policy Being Considered for Psychoactive Substances Premises
Wednesday, 9 April 2014, 10:55 am | New Plymouth District Council
Another step has been taken on a policy to minimise harm from the sale of psychoactive substances in New Plymouth and Stratford districts. Tonight (Tuesday) NPDC’s Policy Committee recommended a draft Local Approved Products Policy (LAPP) be approved for ... More >>
Fundraising for Len Lye Centre Reaches Council Target
Thursday, 6 March 2014, 3:02 pm | New Plymouth District Council
The New Zealand Lottery Grants Board today confirmed a grant of $2.695 million for New Plymouth’s Len Lye Centre, ensuring that the $10m budget for constructing the centre plus $1.5m for fit-out of both the centre and its cinema will be met through ... More >>
Māori artists answer the Call of Taranaki
Thursday, 4 July 2013, 12:53 pm | New Plymouth District Council
Twenty five leading contemporary Māori artists, all of whom whakapapa back to iwi in the Taranaki region, are answering the Call of Taranaki in an exhibition at Puke Ariki museum from August as part of the region’s International Arts Festival. More >>
Liquefaction Hazard Low in Taranaki
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 2:48 pm | New Plymouth District Council
The possibility of earthquake-caused liquefaction in Taranaki is low, with just a few coastal areas potentially having the type of soil that might liquefy. More >>
New Director Appointed to Puke Ariki
Thursday, 7 March 2013, 3:09 pm | New Plymouth District Council
7 March 2013 N E W S R E L E A S E New Director Appointed to Puke Ariki A new Tumuaki (Director) has been appointed to Puke Ariki. Kelvin Day, who has been Puke Ariki’s Manager Heritage Collections since 2008 and acting as director since October last ... More >>
All Systems Go for Len Lye Centre
Tuesday, 25 September 2012, 10:14 am | New Plymouth District Council
New Plymouth District Council has succeeded in securing the $10 million required to build a world centre for the works of celebrated New Zealand artist Len Lye. More >>
Recognition for Taranaki Historian
Thursday, 14 June 2012, 11:16 am | New Plymouth District Council
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongawera has bestowed a significant honour on a Taranaki historian. More >>
New Plymouth: Watch the Long-Term Plan Hearings Online
Friday, 25 May 2012, 11:46 am | New Plymouth District Council
Following a record number of submissions to the Council’s Draft Long-Term Plan, the public are now being encouraged to watch the upcoming public hearings and debate that will lead to the plan being finalised in June. More >>
Help is at Hand for Rural Home Builders and Developers
Tuesday, 22 May 2012, 11:56 am | New Plymouth District Council
Help is at hand for those who want to build in the rural areas of New Plymouth District. More >>
Update On Pukekura Park Following Wind Damage
Wednesday, 21 March 2012, 3:05 pm | New Plymouth District Council
Pukekura Park, including Brooklands and the Fernery and Display Houses, will be open to the public tomorrow morning. However there may still be areas of the park that are cordoned off due to tree work, and we ask the public to stay out of these areas. ... More >>
Wind Storm Clean-Up Begins
Wednesday, 21 March 2012, 9:25 am | New Plymouth District Council
21 March 2012 N E W S R E L E A S E Wind Storm Clean-Up Begins Pukekura Park remains closed today as areas that are dangerous to the public are made safe. However, New Plymouth Airport is operating normally again after yesterday’s wind storm. Curator ... More >>
Wind Damage Continues at Pukekura Park
Tuesday, 20 March 2012, 1:00 pm | New Plymouth District Council
High winds are causing extensive tree damage throughout Pukekura Park, and the public is advised to stay away. More >>
Parks No-Go Zones for Public During High Winds
Tuesday, 20 March 2012, 10:24 am | New Plymouth District Council
The public is advised to stay out of parks and walkways in New Plymouth District while high winds lash the area. More >>
Don’t Miss a Beat in Pulse of NZ Culture: STRIKE ELEMENTAL
Friday, 17 February 2012, 4:05 pm | New Plymouth District Council
If you don't want to miss a beat in the pulse of New Zealand culture then don’t miss experiencing STRIKE Elemental on tour from Wellington in April. Presented by the Central North Island Arts Consortium STRIKE is a high energy drumming group made ... More >>
Taranaki Liquefaction Study About to Begin
Friday, 17 February 2012, 11:34 am | New Plymouth District Council
N E W S R E L E A S E Taranaki Liquefaction Study About to Begin A study to determine the risk of liquefaction in Taranaki after a severe earthquake will begin soon. The region’s four councils as well as Powerco and Transpower are funding jointly the ... More >>
Walking/Cycling Efforts Net Six Award Nominations
Monday, 16 January 2012, 4:36 pm | New Plymouth District Council
Efforts to increase the amount of walking and cycling in the community have led to New Plymouth District being a finalist in four national awards with six nominations. More >>
Cricket Nets Get the Go-Ahead
Friday, 25 November 2011, 1:47 pm | New Plymouth District Council
Cricket practice nets will be constructed at Pukekura Park next year after funding was approved today (Friday) by the Council. More >>
Fluoride to be removed from New Plymouth Water Supply
Thursday, 13 October 2011, 12:38 pm | New Plymouth District Council
Today (Thursday) New Plymouth District Council decided to stop fluoridating the water supply for the New Plymouth area. The supply services communities from Omata in the west to Urenui in the east, and includes New Plymouth, Bell Block, Waitara, ... More >>
Turn The Page: Libraries and doctors join forces
Wednesday, 28 September 2011, 10:41 pm | New Plymouth District Council
With Mental Health Awareness Week just around the corner, people in Taranaki now have access to an exciting new wellness initiative called ‘Turn the Page’. Turn the Page links people who have mild to moderate mental health issues to a set of ... More >>
