New Plymouth District Council - Latest News [Page 6]
TSB Festival Of Lights Announces High-energy Line-up Of Free Lights And Entertainment
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 3:45 pm | New Plymouth District Council
Released today, this year’s lineup for the free, five-week festival features 13 new light installations and more than 70 events, making it one of New Zealand’s most anticipated free summer events. The festival runs through to 26 January. More >>
NPDC’s Downtown Car Park Reopens This Weekend
Wednesday, 27 November 2024, 10:23 am | New Plymouth District Council
The project was completed on schedule and within the $4.4 million budget installing more than 85 tonnes of structural steel beams, brackets and barriers in the 37-year-old building, to make it stronger in the event of an earthquake. More >>
Biggest Season Of Summer At The Bowl About To Kick Off
Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 11:25 am | New Plymouth District Council
“New Plymouth district, and in fact the region will be pumping over summer – there is just so much going on and I cannot wait,” says New Plymouth District Mayor Neil Holdom. More >>
New Bridge And Walkway On Track For Historic Hauranga Pā Site
Monday, 25 November 2024, 10:56 pm | New Plymouth District Council
The project combines a new footbridge to replace the bridge destroyed during ex-tropical Cyclone Dovi in 2022 and a path supported by a new rock embankment that will provide access around the headland at high tide. More >>
New Exhibitions Celebrate Kapa Haka And The Influence Of Dalvanius Prime
Monday, 4 November 2024, 11:11 am | New Plymouth District Council
Wawata in the Wall Gallery is an intimate look into the life and legacy of Dalvanius Prime (Maui Harawi Prime), one of Pātea’s favourite sons who collaborated with Ngoi Pēwhairangi to create the iconic hit Poi E, the first pop song in te reo to ... More >>
Knowledge, Culture And Relationships Across Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa Focus Of New Exhibition
Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 3:07 pm | New Plymouth District Council
Lalaga: Le Hui Fono brings together artists and communities from Samoa, Tonga, Fiji and Aotearoa, working together to activate the Gallery as a place to celebrate unique and connected aspects of culturally significant materials, designs, stories, sounds, ... More >>
Twisting Hill-country Road To Get A Major Upgrade
Monday, 21 October 2024, 3:08 pm | New Plymouth District Council
The work is part of a long-term fix of Tarata Road between the saddle and Otaraua Road, which is in very poor condition due to heavy vehicles. More >>
Twisting Hill-country Road To Get A Major Upgrade
Monday, 21 October 2024, 10:54 am | New Plymouth District Council
The work is part of a long-term fix of Tarata Road between the saddle and Otaraua Road, which is in very poor condition due to heavy vehicles. The full project will be completed over the coming years as funding becomes available. More >>
NPDC’s Len Lye Cinema Hosts Stellar Line-up For British And Irish Film Festival
Monday, 14 October 2024, 10:28 am | New Plymouth District Council
Conclave, from Oscar-winning director, Edward Berger and starring Ralph Fines (pictured), is the highlighted opening night film for this year’s British and Irish Film Festival. (Photo/Supplied) From gritty dramas and comedies to romantic and historical stories, ... More >>
Team Taranaki Effort To Reopen NPDC’s Downtown Car Park On Time And On Budget
Monday, 30 September 2024, 10:03 am | New Plymouth District Council
The structural steelwork required careful planning to avoid damaging the existing reinforcing steel within the building's concrete. Bullitt Fabrications, in Bell Block, fabricating the steelwork and installed it after Taranaki Galvanizers, in Stratford, ... More >>
Don’t Get Caught Out, Make Sure Your Bins Are Out By 7am
Thursday, 26 September 2024, 5:57 pm | New Plymouth District Council
The reminder comes ahead of Waste Management NZ starting as the new waste contractor for New Plymouth District on 1 October. More >>
Wheels In Motion On New Skatepark For Waitara
Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 11:34 am | New Plymouth District Council
To make way for the new facility, the existing skatepark is being removed from 1 October, and the new one expected to be built and ready to use by Christmas. More >>
NPDC Honours Veterans With New Poppy Street Signs
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:32 am | New Plymouth District Council
It’s really important that we remember the heritage of past military personnel who have contributed to the freedoms and lifestyle we have now. More >>
NPDC Scholarship Supports Future Planning Professionals
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:22 am | New Plymouth District Council
Applications are now open for the scholarship to help raise the numbers of local hapū and iwi members equipped with tertiary planning and environmental management qualifications. It is open to descendants of qualifying iwi and hapū groups in the ... More >>
NPDC Celebrates Te Wiki O Te Reo Māori With Series Of Fun And Inspiring Events
Monday, 16 September 2024, 1:48 am | New Plymouth District Council
From Wednesday 11 September to Saturday 21 September, you can get involved in a range of activities from waiata in the gallery, poi making, te reo baby rhymes or a discussion about the revitalisation about the language. More >>
New Bus Shelters To Pay Dividends For Ratepayers
Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:26 pm | New Plymouth District Council
So far six of the new shelters have consent and are being installed. The locations of the remaining eight are being finalised and will go through the consenting process. More >>
TIMBERRR…! Brings Taranaki’s Woodchopping Legend To Life
Thursday, 12 September 2024, 12:30 pm | New Plymouth District Council
TIMBERRR…! Hits the stage at TSB Showplace on 5 December / Supplied Champion Axemen, 1910, collection of Puke Ariki, New Plymouth. Ned Shewry is standing second to the right / Supplied Axemen's Carnival, Eltham, 27 Dec 1915, Alexander Walker Reid, collection ... More >>
NPDC Making Busy Intersection Safer For All Users
Wednesday, 21 August 2024, 10:07 am | New Plymouth District Council
NPDC Infrastructure Delivery Lead Matt Richardson says the improvements will complement the previous safety work done on Pendarves Street outside the school, which has reduced traffic congestion and encouraged slower speeds. More >>
TSB Festival Of Lights Winter Pop-Up A Hit With Visitors And For Local Economy
Monday, 19 August 2024, 10:23 am | New Plymouth District Council
This year’s TSB Festival of Lights Winter Pop-Up event delivered by NPDC, lit up local up New Plymouth’s central business district and cash registers – generating $1.25 million in spending. More >>
NPDC To Start Work On Replacing Almost Century-old Sewer Pipe Near Pukekura Park
Tuesday, 13 August 2024, 12:51 pm | New Plymouth District Council
The work will run past the Gilbert Street entrance to Pukekura Park, but pedestrian access will remain open. More >>
