https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/ The RSS feed for news and public notices from New Plymouth District Council. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 02:45:04 +13:00 en https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/february/clearing-the-way-for-less-flooding-in-waitara/ The next stage of NPDC’s innovative flood reduction project in Waitara gets underway this week. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:41:29 +00:00 b37428be-32c5-4de4-b3f2-c5817a4b11b6 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/february/field-to-fork-renewal-on-licence-application/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:18:32 +00:00 9ca60f6f-afa3-4f8b-a285-abf1840bf615 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/january/fitzroy-beach-ramp-and-steps-set-to-open-up-our-great-outdoors-to-all/ Work on a new, safer and more accessible pedestrian access to Fitzroy Beach is set to begin in February. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:48:27 +00:00 12a401f3-45f3-4750-8bfb-343d1740c664 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/january/kai-plus-vine-eatery-new-on-licence-application/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:47:21 +00:00 acad9bd1-82e2-41db-8091-3fc37b045e21 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/january/new-world-merrilands-renewal-off-licence-application/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:14:08 +00:00 d0d696b9-bfd9-4469-978f-a84c4baeca94 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/january/puke-ariki-to-press-pause-on-new-collection-donations/ The Puke Ariki curatorial team is pausing public donations while staff work through a backlog awaiting assessment. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:15:37 +00:00 61e872f0-6b43-4747-9358-a4564a8d9bee https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/january/celebrate-waitangi-day-at-ngamotu-beach-with-the-whanau/ Get together with your whānau this Waitangi Day for live music, kai and activities at Ngāmotu Beach. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:57:56 +00:00 970f1fb8-5b22-4a25-a407-9821e1685ad1 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/january/temporary-road-closure-bikes-brew-hotcars-devon-street-east/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:24:23 +00:00 753a0f9b-83a2-4a55-ba0e-28dc35276223 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2025/december/portofino-restaurant-renewal-on-licence-application/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:49:42 +00:00 03b42ba4-f01b-4212-8786-353d8f3025b9 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/january/heavy-rainfall-causes-sewage-overflow/ The intense rainfall overwhelmed the Te Henui Pump Station and our team responded to get it up and running again. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:20:15 +00:00 a775e851-481b-4b83-9d79-89f6a984588e https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/january/request-for-temporary-road-closure-get-up-fest/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:58:00 +00:00 fc5fdabb-9d74-48f6-8413-cdb14abe23fe https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/january/testing-begins-ahead-of-sewage-pump-station-s-major-upgrade/ NPDC is taking steps to protect Bell Block’s Mangati Stream by upgrading a sewage pump station on the adjacent walkway. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:44:10 +00:00 ab27fa35-2b77-46d7-b2bd-aeadc2c64807 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2025/december/goldie-cafe-plus-wine-bar-new-off-licence-application/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:00:25 +00:00 e7ba06b1-03b9-48b3-a0fa-9f1aa76817f1 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/january/request-for-temporary-road-closure-national-pipe-band-championships/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 01:51:39 +00:00 4672a470-b632-45af-a1df-c5d0aa0d5a90 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2025/december/el-abrazo-new-on-licence-application/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:25:32 +00:00 892c664c-2b9f-4f8b-a8f7-78815c541548 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/january/work-set-to-begin-on-upgrade-of-city-centre-western-entrance/ Work on the West End Crossing is due to start on 12 January. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 04:03:26 +00:00 2eb58fea-8bda-45c2-b1b0-604325bb2f99 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/january/juno-spirits-renewal-on-licence-application/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 02:33:11 +00:00 f48563e8-a6a8-4e65-9d77-e5e75aee0064 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/january/aloha-new-on-licence-application/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 02:20:12 +00:00 64776434-fbf8-49a2-95c2-583fdf7a3a18 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/january/water-infrastructure-upgrades-start-in-waitara-and-new-plymouth/ NPDC kicks off the New Year with two big water infrastructure projects in the district. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:56:48 +00:00 70b73f78-6367-442b-9ad4-4eafa52bb365 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/january/be-a-wai-warrior-water-restrictions-are-here/ It’s time to turn off the sprinklers and irrigation systems with summer water restrictions in place. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:46:35 +00:00 4c9f4c93-ed44-4bb3-a822-cd29150056ac https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2025/december/juno-spirits-renewal-off-licence-application/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:54:53 +00:00 0938e70b-bd51-4afb-8b94-a3192e394e5f https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2025/december/declaration-of-result-of-by-elections-clifton-community-board-and-kaitake-community-board/ Mon, 22 Dec 2025 03:38:09 +00:00 8e47d516-2858-4613-a905-e4f4de440ba2 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/december/new-plymouth-district-council-chief-executive-resignation/ NPDC Chief Executive Gareth Green has announced his resignation to Mayor Max Brough and councillors today. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 02:51:35 +00:00 689990e2-b58e-4be9-ab1f-0e3b019c7801 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2025/december/the-urenui-hotel-new-off-licence-application/ Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:46:06 +00:00 53cda813-7447-45a2-978a-e03e652c8188 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2025/december/the-urenui-hotel-new-on-licence-application/ Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:30:43 +00:00 47034360-ba5b-4839-ab58-454da1861dd3 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/december/options-for-future-of-cycle-separators-on-agenda-for-last-council-meeting-of-2025/ The future of cycle separators on Devon St West/South Road among items on 18 December council meeting agenda. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 01:40:18 +00:00 9c5bf25f-9909-40cb-b3ab-b038f2eb7a1e https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/december/npdc-traffic-management-signs-return-for-popular-mountain-car-park/ NPDC is putting signs on Egmont Road with reminders that car parking is limited at the top car park. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:54:39 +00:00 1c536698-310d-4058-803d-4877fa4debd0 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2025/december/temporary-road-closure-bikes-brew-hotcars/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:42:56 +00:00 1913885e-f72b-4a20-b7db-849e994a63a0 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/december/rock-meets-orchestra-at-the-bowl-of-brooklands/ Hard rock meets heavy metal with a full orchestra at Bowl of Brooklands this March. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:35:22 +00:00 cf46b172-65cd-40e5-8973-b22b3999680b https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/december/npdc-and-police-teaming-up-to-keep-you-safe-this-summer/ Summer fun and good times are back in New Plymouth district with NPDC and Police working together to keep it that way. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:53:04 +00:00 6532ef6a-3d01-43ca-b542-ff12b8f67d7b https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2025/december/temporary-road-closure-waitara-christmas-parade-1/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:19:21 +00:00 783270b3-fd93-4c79-a759-8662efe07821 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2025/december/temporary-road-closure-inglewood-christmas-parade/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:16:41 +00:00 f264a920-88de-4023-90a7-0646bbd0e4e5 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/december/beat-the-heat-with-a-great-read-puke-ariki-s-most-borrowed-books-of-2025/ This summer, Puke Ariki invites Taranaki readers to borrow one of 2025’s top titles for free with their library card. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 01:22:21 +00:00 2fbe103b-c268-4046-b170-6dbabc1ccb99 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/december/new-plymouth-district-dog-owners-let-their-imaginations-off-the-leash-when-naming-their-pets/ What are the most unusual dog names registered with NPDC over the last year? Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:23:11 +00:00 1a45b64c-2f49-4a11-9598-941a65ff267e https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2025/december/temporary-road-closure-waitara-night-markets-christmas-at-the-awa/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:39:00 +00:00 f38099bc-beb8-4b9d-bf55-1bf2f57cf237 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2025/december/temporary-road-closure-bell-block-christmas-parade/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:30:56 +00:00 ac1087e8-e537-4ec2-8307-fca8b2196144 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/december/second-naming-partner-secured-for-stadium-taranaki/ NPDC has named Fisher Funds as the new West Stand partner at Stadium Taranaki Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:10:12 +00:00 393b0dc7-dd3b-4d80-aa2a-43e5db218c01 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/december/anzac-rugby-rivalry-coming-to-stadium-taranaki/ Former All Blacks and Wallabies will clash in a blockbuster showdown at Stadium Taranaki for the ANZAC Day Classic. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:44:58 +00:00 d0d3c27d-371b-454e-b585-1bd97b2c944d https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/november/blockages-causes-overflow-from-the-npdc-wastewater-system/ Warning signs against swimming for 48 hours are in place at Waiwhakaiho River Mouth and at Bell Block Beach. Sun, 30 Nov 2025 02:53:49 +00:00 b3cc81e7-f30b-4696-a077-548d5d05dc5e https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2025/november/request-for-temporary-road-closure-crowded-house-street-drags/ Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:05:15 +00:00 f2f3788c-419a-4525-abe4-f2a4a9574dce https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/november/tsb-festival-of-lights-set-to-shine-bright-this-summer/ NPDC’s iconic summer festival returns to Pukekura Park, lighting up the space with music and creativity. Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:19:10 +00:00 abdf6e9c-ccc7-4ad3-9aa7-5fe76c131d3d https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2025/november/temporary-road-closure-new-plymouth-christmas-parade-from-8am-to-4pm-on-saturday-29-november-alternative-date-due-to-weather-30-november/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:22:19 +00:00 261957b4-a3b6-4ea3-b2b7-0aa271bd9d1d https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/november/unwrap-christmas-in-the-city-centre-with-half-price-parking/ Christmas is coming early to the city centre with half-price parking over the festive season. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:12:00 +00:00 350343d5-f377-43c6-a3e7-fc439c0cad83 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/november/coastal-walkway-extension-project-takes-next-big-step/ Work starts this week on the next stage of NPDC’s Te Pae o te Rangi coastal pathway between Waitara and Bell Block. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:50:44 +00:00 d0309a56-9346-46b4-b3a7-69b2abd9553c https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2025/november/clifton-and-kaitake-community-board-notice-of-by-elections/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:27:16 +00:00 22148049-f764-48c8-8b25-37d7ae7bd1b7 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/november/central-new-plymouth-to-get-first-new-water-pipes-in-almost-a-century/ Water pipes in New Plymouth city centre are being replaced this month after almost a century underground. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:21:00 +00:00 e30fdb2e-5b01-4a39-903a-b2109481ba86 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2025/november/temporary-road-closure-coastal-five-events/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:23:34 +00:00 9bf204d9-62de-48e9-92d5-fb9d69fef5b1 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/november/accessibility-upgrades-make-a-splash-at-waitara-pool/ Swimmers visiting NPDC’s Waitara Pool this summer can look forward to better, more accessible facilities. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:57:12 +00:00 6e30b8fe-dc69-4129-9b0d-26c69c2c1907 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/november/your-chance-to-be-a-rescue-hero-at-npdc-s-puke-ariki/ Puke Ariki’s summer exhibition plunges kids into dramatic rescues - saving lives on land, sea, and air. Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:13:18 +00:00 355d23a7-a2a5-468d-a920-e22d89c5d930 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/november/npdc-responds-to-wastewater-overflow-near-inglewood/ NDPC is responding to a wastewater overflow at a property on SH3a near Inglewood. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 04:31:42 +00:00 8d76e5ef-bc4a-4ee2-bd66-dbd9821df8fb