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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 >>

New Plymouth District Election Results

Saturday, 13 October 2007, 5:50 pm | New Plymouth District Council

This year 52,190 voting documents were issued and 26,484 were returned. This is a voter turnout of 50.7 per cent. More >>

Extended Run For Revamped Bus Service

Monday, 3 September 2007, 1:02 pm | New Plymouth District Council

The trial period for New Plymouth’s revamped suburban bus service has been extended until July 2008. More >>

Diverse portfolio yields great returns

Wednesday, 29 August 2007, 2:25 pm | New Plymouth District Council

A policy of diversification has ensured a highly successful financial year for New Plymouth District Council’s Perpetual Investment Fund (PIF). More >>

Council Offers Help to Kindy, Building Owners

Monday, 9 July 2007, 1:50 pm | New Plymouth District Council

Help is being offered to Kaitake Kindergarten and building owners by New Plymouth District Council following two days of tornadoes last week. The kindergarten has been left with a damaged building and play area, and a lawn with broken glass through ... More >>

Mayor Pleased by Appeal Court Judgment

Tuesday, 20 March 2007, 12:50 am | New Plymouth District Council

Mayor Peter Tennent is pleased but unsurprised by today’s judgment of the Court of Appeal that New Plymouth District Council’s March 2004 decision concerning 146ha of leasehold land in Waitara was lawful. More >>

TIML Converts SPARCS Balance

Wednesday, 21 February 2007, 9:50 am | New Plymouth District Council

Taranaki Investment Management Ltd (TIML) has converted the balance of New Plymouth District Council’s holding of SPARCS (subordinated prime adjusting reset convertible securities), which the council received in the 2004 sale of its Powerco stake. More >>

Taranaki to Lead the Way in Healthy Homes

Wednesday, 24 January 2007, 4:29 pm | New Plymouth District Council

A comprehensive programme to provide healthy homes to all residents in Taranaki will be a first for New Zealand. More >>

New Board Member Announced for TIML

Friday, 8 December 2006, 10:39 am | New Plymouth District Council

Former Acting Governor of the Reserve Bank Dr Rod Carr has been appointed to the board of Taranaki Investment Management Limited (TIML), the company which manages New Plymouth District Council’s Perpetual Investment Fund. More >>

National Conference Takes a Youthful Look

Tuesday, 26 September 2006, 5:57 pm | New Plymouth District Council

More than 160 local government workers and young people from around the country are gathering in New Plymouth next week to examine how to meaningfully engage with youths. More >>

Prestigious Award Recognises Council Innovation

Thursday, 3 November 2005, 10:56 am | New Plymouth District Council

An innovative project that has made it easier for New Plymouth District Council to manage maintenance of its water, wastewater and sewerage systems has won the BearingPoint Innovation Awards 2005. More >>

New Plymouth Officially Declared a Safe Community

Thursday, 27 October 2005, 9:30 am | New Plymouth District Council

New Plymouth has been declared a ‘Safe Community’ by the World Health Organisation (WHO), becoming just the 95th place in the world to gain such recognition. More >>

Damage Along District’s Coastline

Tuesday, 20 September 2005, 12:03 am | New Plymouth District Council

Further damage to facilities along New Plymouth District’s coastline could come with another big high tide, which is due tonight (MONDAY). More >>

Anzco/Affco Agreement Great News for Waitara

Thursday, 21 July 2005, 7:13 pm | New Plymouth District Council

News that that an agreement has been reached regarding Affco’s former site in Waitara is great news for the town, says Mayor Peter Tennent. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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