https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/ The RSS feed for news and public notices from New Plymouth District Council. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:20:14 +13:00 en https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/february/another-furry-addition-to-brooklands-zoo/ A third capuchin baby monkey in the last seven months has been born at Brooklands Zoo. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:11:28 +00:00 27c448cf-33b0-4b39-a18d-3ba551c65090 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/february/temporary-road-closure-americarna-new-plymouth-friday-night-cruise-and-saturday-americarnival/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:25:14 +00:00 8c2861a6-447c-4f9b-bfa0-a0a7b1dfa525 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/february/temporary-road-closure-americarna-inglewood-car-display/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:21:47 +00:00 d3158f00-5be6-4249-8bef-9c2a0622feb0 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/february/temporary-road-closure-americarna-waitara-leg/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:14:02 +00:00 175af8e0-d0f2-4d0a-9089-a71a87943f29 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/february/chopstix-renewal-on-licence-application/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:47:34 +00:00 b6f32c21-2d50-4e46-8b23-79b367841989 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/february/airspresso-new-on-licence-application/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 04:02:59 +00:00 f0fbfd72-661d-4357-a767-da41977093d0 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/february/taranaki-mayors-call-for-support-for-north-island-neighbours/ Taranaki mayors urge locals to help storm-hit neighbours by giving to the Regional Disaster Relief Fund. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:41:51 +00:00 23bd3b55-911f-4eae-81f5-2ae0a4c3dc3a https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/february/four-square-urenui-renewal-off-licence-application/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 01:51:47 +00:00 8a838d95-ee5c-4882-bf1a-2c49e659d063 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/february/silver-spoon-indian-restaurant-bar-application-new-on-licence/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:34:05 +00:00 d115f330-f9fc-41ca-a0cb-dd6bc4eade24 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/february/novotel-new-plymouth-renewal-on-licence-application/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:33:45 +00:00 62fef0b6-f599-498d-94a0-e951eea2e792 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/february/govett-brewster-art-gallery-brings-the-hidden-voices-of-taranaki-s-eels-to-the-surface-in-a-powerful-new-exhibition/ Visitors to the Govett-Brewster will hear tuna (eels) voices in Whiria ko te iwi tuna, opening 28 February. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:13:47 +00:00 967b8317-06ce-43c0-8eee-d019f59282bc https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/february/confiscated-noise-machines-go-quietly-to-charity/ NPDC confiscated the equipment is raising money for a good cause after being given to a charity op shop. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:23:56 +00:00 19eafab4-df0a-4386-b81d-c5159e65ebff https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/february/metro-plaza-demo-starts-the-reopening-of-the-huatoki-in-central-new-plymouth/ Demolition of central New Plymouth’s Metro Plaza building will begin on 2 March. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:50:28 +00:00 1aa69965-6f77-4ad2-b7f9-c4f4dafd6e04 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/february/temporary-road-closure-bikes-brew-hotcars-event/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:34:07 +00:00 4f82a892-b6fe-4e69-9547-86d63f954048 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/february/big-decisions-ahead-as-npdc-proposes-49-total-rates-increase/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:11:15 +00:00 6597f545-8855-430c-9bdb-ab37ea3f0848 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/february/temporary-road-closure-queen-street-new-plymouth-from-7am-to-5pm-monday-16-february-to-tuesday-17-february/ Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:33:47 +00:00 0f5a70bf-1c33-4250-98aa-ba3daa3664bc https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/february/plymouth-international-renewal-on-licence-application/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:35:10 +00:00 1362fae8-ee13-4b9b-a5d4-ca4e2fa5b755 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/february/damaged-wastewater-pipe-causes-sewer-overflow-in-waitara/ An overflow in Waitara caused by a damaged wastewater pipe resulted in a sewage discharge from the Richmond Pump station Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:35:22 +00:00 0629781a-4d81-4200-aca9-0faff0980185 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/february/npdc-events-and-venues-a-hit-with-audiences-despite-damp-summer/ A wet end to January wasn’t enough to dampen spirits of those who flocked to NPDC events and venues this summer. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:44:26 +00:00 9ddded4d-486e-4b10-ae38-33710d5ca888 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/february/npdc-kicks-off-major-wastewater-upgrade-in-inglewood/ A 10-year, $13 million project to improve Inglewood’s wastewater system will see work start in the town this month. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:50:13 +00:00 d598a3c5-89fc-47ea-bdfa-d7b9ecb76807 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/february/okurukuru-cellar-door-new-off-licence-application/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:17:17 +00:00 77d33195-ea56-4f13-97d3-cd9afbb0e490 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. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:08:33 +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/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/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/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/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/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/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