https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/ The RSS feed for news and public notices from New Plymouth District Council. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:38:28 +12:00 en https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/june/drilling-begins-in-water-hunt-for-northern-towns/ NPDC is looking underground for an additional water source around and north of Waitara. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:36:09 +00:00 e4518ba9-1103-4ac8-a4d6-5c07bd8f0afa https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/june/fern-lodge-renewal-on-licence-application/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:09:52 +00:00 d269af21-b71f-4384-ad75-6535670d2345 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/may/mayor-welcomes-long-overdue-50-million-budget-boost-for-awakino-gorge/ Mayor welcomes long-overdue $50 million Budget boost for Awakino Gorge Fri, 29 May 2026 02:26:10 +00:00 0d2c6566-ad4b-4e6a-ab4b-1b87a6ae1ff7 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/may/clifton-community-board-signs-put-brakes-on-risky-driving-around-mimi-school/ New road safety signs near rural Mimi School are helping to create a safer zone for kids using the school bus Thu, 28 May 2026 09:29:45 +00:00 185e88e2-5aeb-4bed-87fc-f4c238876ac5 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/may/the-salty-dog-cafe-bar-application-for-variation-of-conditions-of-an-on-licence/ Thu, 28 May 2026 09:08:04 +00:00 c88ae1e6-f492-4951-acfd-e5d403f79af2 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/may/super-liquor-waitara-new-off-licence-application/ Tue, 26 May 2026 03:55:21 +00:00 08f00611-b579-434a-9c07-8b220bf5dac6 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/may/pukekura-park-sewer-upgrade-to-protect-main-lake/ Work begins today (MONDAY) to replace a 90-year-old clay sewer pipe that runs alongside Pukekura Park’s Main Lake. Mon, 25 May 2026 10:49:12 +00:00 30997540-dfef-43a7-9144-32c689292c38 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/may/four-square-oakura-renewal-off-licence-application/ Thu, 21 May 2026 12:17:01 +00:00 1831b278-f4b1-4567-8715-c8470aa90128 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/may/npdc-community-boards-invest-in-life-saving-defibrillators/ Lifesaving care will be closer this year as NPDC community boards invest in more public defibrillators. Thu, 21 May 2026 09:31:33 +00:00 3cbaa317-70c7-4cd6-8f4c-12741af07751 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/may/volcanoview-new-on-licence-application/ Wed, 20 May 2026 11:55:23 +00:00 e910c5d9-9d15-42c7-9510-bf581c6e31e0 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/may/request-for-temporary-road-closure-waitara-night-markets-christmas-at-the-awa/ Wed, 20 May 2026 11:50:07 +00:00 3a45993e-8764-4b1e-a71d-a59cb432b42d https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/may/request-for-temporary-road-closure-coastal-five-run-events-new-plymouth-2026/ Wed, 20 May 2026 11:25:46 +00:00 bbf069c8-541d-45df-a523-21dcf337def0 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/may/mintleaf-indian-cuisine-sweets-renewal-on-licence-application/ Mon, 18 May 2026 11:23:06 +00:00 814a6dcf-c2b6-4380-90c2-2f2ce27e9802 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/may/the-exhibition-before-the-exhibition-art-in-the-making/ Watch and talk with artists at work at the TUKU: Open Studio | Emerging Maori Artist project at Puke Ariki from 12 July. Mon, 18 May 2026 09:57:11 +00:00 0fc7a345-03fc-4422-ae8a-8d5797ad5a3b https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/may/have-your-say-on-proposed-cbd-parking-changes/ NPDC is taking a fresh look at parking in New Plymouth’s CBD. Thu, 14 May 2026 10:30:31 +00:00 f7e1062f-08cc-47af-9390-500f55b4f42f https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/may/rice-rice-baby-renewal-on-licence-application/ Tue, 12 May 2026 02:23:12 +00:00 a25b8aa8-232f-491b-945c-7373f9fc10d7 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/may/impressions-restaurant-renewal-on-licence-application/ Tue, 12 May 2026 10:49:34 +00:00 5e35e7ff-4da4-4f09-8ad8-f40a5c0ea15e https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/may/487-estate-renewal-on-licence-application/ Fri, 08 May 2026 01:27:58 +00:00 e2ad604f-9af2-41ef-8231-9f10369cd5f1 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/may/stable-credit-rating-lays-groundwork-for-npdc-budget-management/ S&P Global has reaffirmed AA/Stable/A-1+ credit rating, buoyed by the Perpetual Investment Fund and prudent management. Wed, 06 May 2026 09:41:57 +00:00 f21ed020-acb3-4f2c-a70a-850ed037e4ee https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/may/pukekura-park-and-new-plymouth-city-growing-together-for-150-years/ The green jewel in New Plymouth’s crown, Pukekura Park, is turning 150 this month. Mon, 04 May 2026 09:08:04 +00:00 f36a39ef-0763-4d71-a471-8e49ef695b73 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/april/temporary-road-closure-kirihau-road-hill-climb/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:41:02 +00:00 67cabfaa-7742-431c-9319-08085774fb80 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/april/metro-plaza-demo-unlocks-flour-power-to-boost-huatoki-restoration-in-central-new-plymouth/ Metro Plaza demo unlocks flour power to boost Huatoki restoration in central New Plymouth Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:32:07 +00:00 071b3ce5-6a4b-4001-80e7-2da1e0fa7f1c https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/april/temporary-road-closure-anzac-day-commemorations-new-plymouth-and-inglewood/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:30:20 +00:00 b4667e6d-7d3b-48dc-9cf1-bfad2cfdf276 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/april/conservation-week-activities-coming-to-brooklands-zoo/ Visitors to Brooklands Zoo have the chance learn more about native wildlife, with special Keeper Talks this week. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:57:18 +00:00 631517a5-353d-4780-8c73-594937814867 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/april/proposed-plan-change-2-puketapu-structure-plan-development-area/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:25:23 +00:00 121846aa-d2df-443f-a392-238dbcd61809 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/march/super-liquor-on-devon-renewal-off-licence-application/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:00:17 +00:00 8ac82021-c0f3-4f00-9fea-94d703c183ca https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/april/full-squads-announced-for-the-anzac-day-classic-rugby-match-at-stadium-taranaki/ Full squads announced for The ANZAC Day Classic rugby match at Stadium Taranaki Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:29 +00:00 881a402f-8e83-4a6d-be70-75c80902f19a https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/april/npdc-on-the-search-for-the-district-s-2026-local-legends/ NPDC on the search for the district’s 2026 local legends Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:41:57 +00:00 89914da0-d873-452c-a136-cd4307dae3f0 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/april/boil-water-notice-cancelled-for-bell-blockthe-links-area/ NPDC has lifted the boil water notice for Bell Block and The Links, but it remains for New Plymouth Airport. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:08:25 +00:00 331243ff-54cc-4029-9041-ce5bb6aa0b61 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/april/two-new-guardians-to-oversee-npdc-investment-fund/ Two new Guardians are joining the board that keeps our Perpetual Investment Fund (PIF) in good financial shape. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:24:18 +00:00 f1270adb-c66b-4007-b358-2919cf3cfc04 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/april/boil-water-notice-for-bell-block-and-the-links/ All residents in the Bell Block/The Links area are advised to boil water before using it for drinking or washing teeth. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:24:03 +00:00 15d1504f-1f38-4ce6-b117-7c28e3e15c42 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/april/sound-takes-centre-stage-in-new-len-lye-centre-exhibition/ A major new exhibition spotlights how sound can help us understand a rapidly changing world. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:22:24 +00:00 95de6c4a-c988-4506-a52f-54407a18e017 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/april/last-dip-of-the-season-at-todd-energy-aquatic-centre-goes-to-the-dogs/ Dog owners are invited to let their four‑legged friends dive and doggy‑paddle one last time before winter. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:23:05 +00:00 116c383b-4fb4-46a3-b158-e77f2bfde8c8 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/march/request-for-temporary-road-closure-taranaki-car-club-sbt-taranaki-tarmac-rally/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:11:54 +00:00 56ba2544-12e8-4acb-ae65-a43fb278b85f 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/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/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/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