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UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell Returning To NPDC’s Bowl Of Brooklands

Thursday, 31 July 2025, 10:25 am | New Plymouth District Council

Presented by Mai FM and Fabrik, UB40 is headlining the event and will feature Ali Campbell, the voice that powered more than 70 million record sales and 50 UK chart hits from Red Red Wine and Kingston Town to Cherry Oh Baby and (I Can’t Help) Falling ... More >>

NPDC Replacing Major Water Pipeline In Moturoa

Monday, 28 July 2025, 10:20 am | New Plymouth District Council

The work between Ngamotu Road and Whiteley Street has workers on-site from 7am to 6pm Mondays to Fridays. There may be some Saturday work as required. More >>

Meet New Plymouth District’s 2025 Local Legends

Friday, 25 July 2025, 11:34 am | New Plymouth District Council

One youth award recipient and 11 citizens’ award winners were announced at an event hosted by New Plymouth District Mayor Neil Holdom last night, recognising their hard work and contributions they make to the district. More >>

Time’s Running Out To Take A Stand And Shape New Plymouth District’s Future

Thursday, 24 July 2025, 10:09 am | New Plymouth District Council

There are currently 25 confirmed nominations, compared with six at the same point in the previous election. Nominations to stand close midday 1 August. More >>

Mayor And Councillors Give Residential Ratepayers A Credit

Tuesday, 22 July 2025, 3:36 pm | New Plymouth District Council

Another error was also fixed today, with a minute corrected to include the correct wording relating to the restricted water flow charge. More >>

If This Building Could Sing: Len Lye Centre Celebrates 10th Anniversary In Sound

Monday, 21 July 2025, 10:25 am | New Plymouth District Council

The striking new work is both a response to the materiality of the building, and a tribute to leading twentieth-century artist Len Lye, whose legacy the centre was built to honour. More >>

NPDC Crews Assessing Damage And Keeping Watch As Rain Continues

Friday, 4 July 2025, 10:09 am | New Plymouth District Council

We continue to monitor the situation with more rain forecasted today and overnight and we advise people to keep up to date with the latest weather conditions on through MetService and NZTA Journey Planner for state highways. More >>

Flooding Closes NPDC Venues, Impacting Roads And Wastewater Network

Thursday, 3 July 2025, 4:45 pm | New Plymouth District Council

There are popped manholes around the district; please drive with extreme care. This is an emerging issue and we will update our website as more information comes to hand. More >>

NPDC Digging Deep To Replace Sewage Pipe

Thursday, 3 July 2025, 10:01 am | New Plymouth District Council

Pedestrian access to the business Proof and Stock will remain open throughout the works period, and residents’ vehicle access to their properties will not be affected. More >>

NPDC Replacing Boardwalks At Fitzroy Beach

Monday, 30 June 2025, 10:40 am | New Plymouth District Council

The work starts today (Monday) on the first area and will be immediately. The project should be finished by mid-August. The public will be able to access the club facilities and café during the works. More >>

Council Resolution Administrative Error To Be Corrected

Friday, 27 June 2025, 4:45 pm | New Plymouth District Council

The Annual Plan itself remains valid and approved; however, we need a resolution that matches what is in the Annual Plan. This approach is consistent with legal advice which recognises the error as essentially as a typo. More >>

Find Out What It Takes To Make The Big Decisions For New Plymouth District

Thursday, 26 June 2025, 10:29 am | New Plymouth District Council

Being an elected member can be incredibly rewarding but comes with big responsibility as you will help decide how rates are set, how ratepayers’ money is spent and manage assets worth around $4 billion. More >>

Mayor And Councillors To Consider Green Space Partnership Proposal For Metro Plaza Site

Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 10:23 am | New Plymouth District Council

The proposal to remove the Metro Plaza, which NPDC purchased in 2019 for eventual demolition, would see a public walkway and footbridge across the Huatoki, connecting Devon and Brougham streets, created alongside new developments by K.D. Holdings (KDH) ... More >>

Dynamic Duo Volunteer Closing In On Century Of Service At TSB Showplace

Monday, 16 June 2025, 9:37 am | New Plymouth District Council

This week is National Volunteer Week, and at NPDC there are more than 500 volunteers across a range of venues including Brooklands Zoo, Pukekura Park, Puke Ariki Libraries and Museum, TSB Stadium, Stadium Taranaki, TSB Showplace and Bowl of Brooklands, ... More >>

Te Ara Tahuri Hau Walkway And New Whenu Ariki Bridge To Protect Historic Hauranga Pā Site

Friday, 13 June 2025, 3:47 pm | New Plymouth District Council

Hauranga Pā, within the tribal area of Ngāti Tairi, was one of the largest pā in the Tataraimaka district. It holds deep cultural and historical significance to mana whenua, said Ngāti Tairi representative Keith Manukonga. More >>

Enrol To Have Your Say On Who Makes The Big Decisions For Our District

Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 6:30 pm | New Plymouth District Council

Go to vote.nz to find out how to update your enrolment details or phone 0800 36 76 56. More >>

Build A Bridge Students In The Dog House For A Job Well Done

Thursday, 5 June 2025, 10:24 am | New Plymouth District Council

The seven high school students in the Build a Bridge training partnership of NPDC, WITT and the building industry have helped create a safer, cleaner and more comfortable isolation area for new arrivals at the NPDC Pound. More >>

Urenui Water Leaks Near Zero Thanks To NPDC Upgrade

Monday, 26 May 2025, 9:43 am | New Plymouth District Council

NPDC’s 18-month water pipes project in Urenui has knocked persistent leaks on the head. Water loss from leaks is down around 95 per cent on previous years, and the Council is about to begin the third and final stage of pipe replacements (switching ... More >>

NPDC’s Puke Ariki Museum Hosting National Geographic Pristine Seas Exhibition

Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 10:05 am | New Plymouth District Council

The exhibition, for which Puke Ariki is New Zealand’s exclusive venue, draws upon over a decade worth of global expeditions conducted by the National Geographic Pristine Seas project to document and protect the ocean so it can heal, rebound, and regenerate. More >>

TSB Festival Of Lights Winter Pop-Up Warming Up New Plymouth’s CBD For Matariki

Monday, 19 May 2025, 10:44 am | New Plymouth District Council

Visitors can look forward to a dynamic mix of installations—some making a return and others debuting for the first time—that will transform spaces across the CBD, from Huatoki Plaza and Puke Ariki Landing to Ariki Street and the Coastal Walkway. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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