Christmas/New Year Hours opening hours
Over the Christmas/New Year holiday season, some of our facilities will be closed or have reduced hours.
Swimming alert at Fitzroy Beach
Please don’t swim or gather food at Fitzroy Beach.
Testing of the water at the beach by Taranaki Regional Council on 9 December returned elevated levels of the potentially-harmful bacteria.
We’re sorry this will inconvenience people hoping to spend the weekend at Fitzroy Beach.
Check our Can I Swim page for information on other beaches.
Our vision for New Plymouth District is to build a Sustainable Lifestyle Capital. We have five community goals that will help us achieve this.
Climate change has altered the way we think about our future. We’re committed to an urgent climate response and building a sustainable district.
Find out what's happening with rates in 2025/2026 including FAQs, forms and supporting information.
Not sure which bin to put out this week? Check our handy recycling and rubbish day search.
Your bin collection scheduleWATER SUPPLY SHUTDOWN NOTICE: Whiteley Street from Breakwater Road to Rainsford Street, 15 December, 9:00am to 1:00pm
Temporary Road Closure - Elliott Street, from 7am Friday 12 December to 7pm Saturday 13 December 2025
Temporary Road Closure - Waitara Road, Brixton from 9pm to 6:30am Monday 8 December to Saturday 13 December 2025
Temporary Road Closure - Pukatea Street, from 7am Monday 8 Dec to 7pm Friday 19 Dec 25 & 7am Monday 5 Jan to 7pm Monday 12 Jan 2026
The Fernery and Display Houses in Pukekura Park is the perfect place to leave the world behind. Wander through earth tunnels to each house and explore the more than 50,000 plants in our collection.