https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/ The RSS feed for news and public notices from New Plymouth District Council. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:29:19 +13:00 en https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2024/july/npdc-s-sorting-depot-diverts-tonnes-of-commercial-waste-in-its-first-year/ In just over a year since Sorting Depot has helped divert around 1300 tonnes of commercial waste from the landfill. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:48:53 +00:00 8ef41a18-2eeb-4dee-b366-e8bd80e77cd1 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/march/source-of-blockage-leading-to-sewage-overflow-unknown/ Source of blockage leading to sewage overflow unknown Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:22:50 +00:00 970ba55f-a5fc-40ca-970b-88ea9a40cec1 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/march/tuparikino-hub-facade-to-celebrate-culture-and-community/ A symbol of connection will welcome visitors to the Tūparikino Hub indoor arena when it opens in early 2028 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:32:59 +00:00 a69e18fd-873b-416b-882f-92655a4e9cf9 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/october/ready-set-splash-npdc-s-outdoor-pools-are-back-for-summer/ Summer’s officially on the way with Todd Energy Aquatic Centre outdoor pool opening at Labour Weekend.​ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:09:06 +00:00 be36642b-ddb8-4ac0-802b-070c904fd468 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/march/joes-garage-renewal-on-licence-application/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:55:47 +00:00 3355bfd0-e5ce-4be0-912e-6bf8a9254e86 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/march/lotteries-funding-supports-rural-heritage-work-at-puke-ariki/ Lottery Environment and Heritage Fund grant supports Puke Ariki project shining spotlight on rural heritage. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:45:30 +00:00 f1894d55-2ee0-4f38-989f-1b9c82e16840 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/march/temporary-road-closure-national-pipe-band-championships/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:17:02 +00:00 5845ce1a-050f-4dd2-89c6-cff36e1abddb https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/march/tsb-festival-of-lights-sparks-record-economic-boost-for-taranaki-region/ NPDC’s much‑loved TSB Festival of Lights has once again proven its star power in a new independent report. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:53:40 +00:00 fbc14a95-9f8e-4e66-a301-a1f077f3baea https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/march/appointments-to-age-and-accessibility-working-party-and-te-huinga-taumatua-confirmed/ Appointments to NPDC’s new Age and Accessibility Working Party (AAWP) and Te Huinga Taumatua have been confirmed. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:48:32 +00:00 aa7b347a-1c0a-4257-a212-799388077255 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/march/big-lift-at-lake-mangamahoe-crane-and-barge-power-water-intake-upgrade/ Big lift at Lake Mangamahoe: Crane and barge power water intake upgrade Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:46:55 +00:00 401f370a-12c8-482c-8b50-0dbfe7d620bd https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/march/peringa-united-afc-renewal-club-licence-application/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:08:02 +00:00 bb69c1cb-c2a4-45b6-b12e-f5b22834446c https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/march/joint-chief-executive-announced-for-trc-and-npdc/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:05:37 +00:00 0deaae5b-3322-4705-9aa3-290515c6f989 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/march/npdc-s-new-thermal-drying-facility-future-proofing-district-s-wastewater-treatment/ NPDC’s new thermal drying facility will help future-proof wastewater treatment for another 25 years. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:22:26 +00:00 02538d7d-c42e-4818-b18d-ca8a498fa051 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/march/shining-peak-brewing-renewal-off-licence-application/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 01:33:43 +00:00 2f91dcdc-244e-4a6a-904f-51ce75727ac3 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/march/shining-peak-brewing-renewal-on-licence-application/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:21:38 +00:00 a12e4756-c713-4cbe-8733-2eb95edb57a7 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/march/super-liquor-on-devon-renewal-off-licence-application/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:42:42 +00:00 8ac82021-c0f3-4f00-9fea-94d703c183ca https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/march/ottimo-food-store-new-off-licence-application/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:25:27 +00:00 f24086d8-14d8-45cb-a75d-02b5ecaf88ab https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/march/moturoa-association-football-sports-club-renewal-application/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:22:29 +00:00 5b61f263-6994-4771-b81e-ef841889372c https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/march/temporary-road-closure-te-kahui-maunga-regionals-2026-1/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:03:39 +00:00 16c5bd84-016e-4c4b-bf0a-31f98200be2e https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/march/temporary-road-closure-get-up-festival/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:57:01 +00:00 f9447662-fd68-4070-b446-c4fefbf5c2d9 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/march/npdc-takes-close-look-at-footpath-faults/ Footpaths across the district are coming under the microscope with the help of a small buggy. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:23:59 +00:00 09ead3b5-d681-432a-93b6-b2d09dae1b80 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/march/temporary-road-closure-crowded-house-street-drags/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:17:48 +00:00 af53ffe3-0de2-4f7a-9e14-2a1977789a1a https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/february/rainbow-archive-project-launches-to-preserve-taranaki-s-queer-histories/ Puke Ariki Museum team up with Pride Taranaki to preserve LGBTQIA+ stories through the Rainbow Archive Project. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:10:26 +00:00 c4a83db1-df30-44c1-a87d-9772d6fd5839 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/february/nag-n-noggin-new-off-licence-application/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:16:25 +00:00 cc724bfd-8f85-4585-b117-3da08a339efa https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/february/nag-n-noggin-new-on-licence-application/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:12:40 +00:00 498e6944-5433-4708-877a-c1ac95a41cb0 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/february/full-season-of-monica-brewster-evening-speakers-announced-for-2026/ Full season of Monica Brewster Evening speakers announced for 2026 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:35:14 +00:00 868bd715-51fc-4b59-a038-bd6e10cb2718 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/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/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/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/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/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