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Fri, 12 Sept 2025 05:46:31 +12:00 en https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/september/govett-brewster-art-gallery-len-lye-centre-helps-power-a-137-million-gdp-boost-to-local-economy/ An independent BERL report confirms NPDC’s Govett-Brewster Art Gallery | Len Lye Centre is a tourism and economic driver Thu, 11 Sept 2025 09:33:31 +00:00 4ec1dcef-7ff2-4511-aa97-5d294495512c https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/september/monkey-business-all-in-a-day-s-work-for-zoo-staff/ NPDC’s Brooklands Zoo staff has been praised after capturing one of the zoo’s capuchin monkeys escaping from its habitat Wed, 10 Sept 2025 11:10:33 +00:00 3c244cdf-7c9a-4bba-abcc-bc18a1f115d1 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2025/september/mikes-bistro-taproom-renewal-on-licence-application/ Tue, 09 Sept 2025 04:12:04 +00:00 8bf24bca-b0ca-4e64-abf8-0a689b82ccfb https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/september/it-s-time-to-choose-who-will-make-the-scary-calls-for-our-district/ Voting in the New Plymouth District Council local election opens today. Tue, 09 Sept 2025 09:31:56 +00:00 bbfab201-3de5-46e9-b342-8fabd286af8c https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2025/september/woolworths-new-plymouth-central-renewal-off-licence-application/ Mon, 08 Sept 2025 12:25:30 +00:00 d6f47eed-2a54-4e9c-8d15-65da1c6eb9cc https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/september/npdc-funds-empowering-community-led-initiatives-towards-greener-future/ Projects that cut emissions, reduce waste, or plant natives may get NPDC funding. Mon, 08 Sept 2025 10:54:27 +00:00 4f369ca7-f6d3-412f-bf3c-bf5f37dad1bd https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2025/september/the-good-home-renewal-on-licence-application/ Fri, 05 Sept 2025 02:21:20 +00:00 5dd00a7d-9ea3-47e1-a83f-1193291e5557 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2025/september/the-hourglass-renewal-off-licence-application/ Fri, 05 Sept 2025 10:42:07 +00:00 14d07d99-6531-419b-a96e-aaf748a3a0a6 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2025/september/the-19th-new-on-licence-application/ Fri, 05 Sept 2025 10:29:00 +00:00 8f64fb27-2ca9-4205-a881-2cf350c1f59b https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/september/prayers-an-explosion-and-coffee-at-the-butcher-s-stories-behind-three-buildings-on-npdc-s-protected-list/ New Plymouth's Samoan Methodist Church among three historic buildings added to protected list. Thu, 04 Sept 2025 10:12:54 +00:00 c509aa79-72ad-4c9f-b544-78e5fafd20ce https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2025/september/the-hourglass-renewal-on-licence-application/ Wed, 03 Sept 2025 11:41:17 +00:00 43f296b1-2dc1-48ab-9bf0-82addeacde42 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/september/growing-npdc-community-nest-egg-helps-build-sustainable-future-for-our-tamariki/ NPDC’s investment fund for the future has broken the $400 million mark, paving the way for a more sustainable future. Wed, 03 Sept 2025 11:03:14 +00:00 96ebe1dd-4a5f-409a-be3d-8900b16f29d1 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/september/stadium-taranaki-s-new-accessible-audio-link-sounds-like-a-winner/ Listen up – now you can plug straight into the audio action at Stadium Taranaki. Tue, 02 Sept 2025 11:32:33 +00:00 0ef2eb6a-4062-4e72-aed1-1134e02257f9 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2025/september/okurukuru-cellar-door-renewal-off-licence-application/ Mon, 01 Sept 2025 09:13:06 +00:00 710f193d-5282-4173-adcb-9fbaf9d0c602 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/august/puke-ariki-s-new-exhibition-reveals-the-forces-beneath-our-feet/ Puke Ariki Museum has launched a new exhibition exploring the geological forces that shaped Taranaki. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:04:35 +00:00 bd8aa8ca-259b-44ab-9497-86b6a6723fb7 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2025/august/okato-four-square-renewal-off-licence-application/ Thu, 28 Aug 2025 01:12:06 +00:00 56dcf1dd-17a5-4d90-9977-b29780fc201f https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/august/standout-line-up-ready-to-rock-the-bowl-this-december/ Rock the Bowl returns 29 December with Rudimental, L.A.B, and Supergroove at the Bowl of Brooklands. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:46:19 +00:00 7379f4b8-0d86-461e-ab62-4e0ba4e85999 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/august/npdc-takes-the-guesswork-out-of-voting-for-candidates-in-local-election/ Who’s running to set your rates and shape NPDC’s $263M budget—and where do they stand on key issues? Tue, 26 Aug 2025 01:58:36 +00:00 738ed319-3469-45dd-96b2-008ab219c150 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/august/clearing-the-way-for-return-of-native-plants/ NPDC has started a project to replace an ageing stands of pine trees in Inglewood with two hectares of native bush. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 11:38:15 +00:00 60d92200-37fd-48bc-8d26-b9417fe26a67 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/august/story-worlds-festival-a-celebration-of-storytelling/ A new festival celebrating storytelling is coming to NPDC’s Puke Ariki and Govett-Brewster Art Galley | Len Lye Centre. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:22:07 +00:00 18933b4c-ac39-451b-ba65-3c9e2c530583 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2025/august/request-for-temporary-road-closure-bell-block-waitara-and-inglewood-christmas-parades/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 11:06:09 +00:00 f4411853-5523-4792-9f8a-644df8c81cbc https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2025/august/np-surfriders-club-renewal-application/ Fri, 15 Aug 2025 08:58:11 +00:00 c1416946-a2f2-49e7-8c66-e88ebc45c6b8 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2025/august/summerset-villages-bell-block-limited-renewal-on-licence-application/ Thu, 14 Aug 2025 02:10:31 +00:00 b258a39b-82a5-4694-b4a5-19e849b23229 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/august/mayor-and-councillors-to-consider-plan-for-traffic-changes-to-allow-new-pedestrian-space-in-city-centre/ New Plymouth’s western gateway plan - with extra parking and a green space - goes to Council on 19 August Wed, 13 Aug 2025 09:42:09 +00:00 dd6c244e-e2cc-4d01-a601-cc7ff608c501 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/july/mayor-and-councillors-give-residential-ratepayers-a-credit-1/ Residential ratepayers in the New Plymouth District will get a credit applied to their rates bill this year. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 05:06:37 +00:00 471c214e-7c15-4f9e-ba75-23fb0ce88a5c https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/august/survey-highlights-resident-approval-of-npdc-services/ NPDC’s latest Customer Satisfaction Survey shows steady or improved satisfaction across the majority of its services. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:09:57 +00:00 8e97be83-4812-49aa-bf75-56e82e78c867 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/august/capuchin-cutie-joins-brooklands-zoo-family/ NPDC’s Brooklands Zoo has a new, furry addition to the family! Fri, 08 Aug 2025 09:45:17 +00:00 85f2e1e3-fb8e-41ad-9e61-01d5c866b718 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2025/august/notice-of-day-of-election-and-poll-for-the-new-plymouth-district-council/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 08:30:09 +00:00 7dcf9ac9-30c7-4775-9cae-8b7d17b65523 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/august/82-candidates-taking-a-stand-for-npdc-in-local-elections/ An increased number of candidates are taking a stand for NPDC in this year’s local body election. Wed, 06 Aug 2025 08:16:55 +00:00 5b6a5851-6f51-4fd7-8e45-9d81d88fd60b https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/august/uncover-your-origin-stories-with-npdc-s-taranaki-research-centre-during-family-history-month/ Explore your ancestry with Taranaki Research Centre (TRC) genealogy workshops and talks. Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:39:09 +00:00 cfe2f0b2-fa8b-4d5f-a1a1-f67863b53a1f https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/august/weekend-sewage-overflow-in-ferndale/ A blockage in a sewer pipe caused an overflow into Waimea Stream off Anne Street, in Ferndale. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 08:25:52 +00:00 55dbc47a-6a54-4a29-961f-b24703a83b59 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/august/npdc-secures-partnership-with-tsb-for-stadium-taranaki/ The newly redeveloped East Stand at Stadium Taranaki has been officially named the TSB Stand. Fri, 01 Aug 2025 10:50:38 +00:00 601ff286-abee-4000-b22f-5293e7683b85 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2025/july/request-for-temporary-road-closure-taranaki-car-club-speed-weekend/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:29:36 +00:00 3ccc819d-a25a-4688-9367-bf1b5e10426b https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/july/ub40-featuring-ali-campbell-returning-to-npdc-s-bowl-of-brooklands/ UB40 featuring Ali Campbell will headline the Kingston Calling 2026 concert at Bowl of Brooklands next February. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:28:52 +00:00 00ce8fe2-8c39-461e-8267-1dc75b76a9d7 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/july/npdc-replacing-major-water-pipeline-in-moturoa/ A grand old lady of the New Plymouth water network is about to be retired after more than 100 years of service. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 12:27:13 +00:00 dfeed2e9-baf3-40d4-8e26-252fd1acba17 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2025/july/parking-prohibition-no-stopping-on-francis-douglas-drive-new-plymouth/ Parking prohibition (no-stopping) on Francis Douglas Drive, New Plymouth Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:33:39 +00:00 118d728f-cfe5-449a-82f0-e60c21b8a0c1 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2025/july/safety-improvements-at-the-intersection-of-watson-street-and-devon-street-east-new-plymouth/ Safety improvements at the intersection of Watson Street and Devon Street East, New Plymouth Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:30:05 +00:00 361b0779-c63b-4a80-a182-221219aec52b https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/july/meet-new-plymouth-district-s-2025-local-legends/ Meet the local legends recognised with an NPDC Youth and Citizens’ Award. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 12:17:05 +00:00 3373ff8c-adcf-4822-ac01-7c10f106813e https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/july/sewage-overflow-at-waitara-caused-by-damaged-watermain-pipe/ An overflow caused by a damaged wastewater main pipe resulted in a sewage discharge in Waitara on Friday (25 July). Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:23:03 +00:00 9c597183-c55b-401f-8db6-99d36b7b7740 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/july/time-s-running-out-to-take-a-stand-and-shape-new-plymouth-district-s-future/ Want a seat at the decision-making table for New Plymouth District? Get your nomination in by midday, Friday 1 August. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:13:17 +00:00 3bc5fc00-3bba-47a2-99cb-4f5ed9c706bc https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/july/pukekura-park-the-purr-fect-setting-for-ross-the-cat-video-with-help-from-npdc-creative-communities-fund/ Funding from our Creative Communities Scheme helps turn book about Pukekura Park’ Ross the Cat into a short film. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:58:38 +00:00 71f7e98e-58b5-4179-9aab-42f709fe9aa4 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/july/if-this-building-could-sing-len-lye-centre-celebrates-10th-anniversary-in-sound/ Len Lye Centre celebrating 10 years with new musical work performed by New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:32:53 +00:00 73693c83-fd83-451b-bc5d-ecb392e86144 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/july/urgent-mayoral-review-uncovers-significant-error-in-reporting-residential-rates-increase/ A review of NPDC's 2025/26 Annual Plan has found two more admin errors, following a GST error in May. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:00:38 +00:00 809c43e1-2ab1-4f55-9de3-28e6f8869459 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/july/heavy-rain-causes-waitara-overflow/ An overflow from heavy rain in Waitara resulted in a sewage discharge from the Waitara outfall to the Tasman sea. Sat, 12 Jul 2025 09:55:20 +00:00 deeb4472-65c1-4d39-a5d0-b54d2434b7ab https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/july/heavy-rainfall-causes-sewage-overflow/ A sewer overflow into the Tasman Sea via the Eliot Street outfall was caused by high and intense rainfall on Friday. Sat, 12 Jul 2025 09:47:11 +00:00 73c2fd99-f62a-454d-8801-290cc100e54f https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2025/july/temporary-road-closure-taranaki-tarmac-rally-1/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:58:13 +00:00 5ea8cd97-c839-4e40-be80-3abb9d0ccbae https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2025/july/request-for-temporary-road-closure-targa-new-zealand/ Sat, 05 Jul 2025 10:08:23 +00:00 5501f1cd-ff1d-4193-84a7-37a50079271f https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/july/npdc-crews-assessing-damage-and-keeping-watch/ NPDC crews will be out and about assessing and cleaning up damage following yesterday’s deluge. Fri, 04 Jul 2025 03:14:52 +00:00 8076c4d8-1301-467f-89b0-006fe43d58fd https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/july/take-a-stand-and-help-shape-our-sustainable-lifestyle-capital/ Nominations are now open - it's time to help shape New Plymouth District's future. Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:25:24 +00:00 321094f1-4f31-4c92-88d0-ab37cd77f352 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/july/npdc-digging-deep-to-replace-sewage-pipe/ A 4m-deep open trench will be needed to reach a century-old sewage pipe that’s being replaced on Cutfield Road. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:33:35 +00:00 e1cafb26-4689-4f4c-82ea-452d6380193a