https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/ The RSS feed for news and public notices from New Plymouth District Council. Sun, 13 Sept 2026 12:51:35 +12:00 en https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/september/east-end-surf-life-saving-club-rides-sustainability-wave-with-npdc-funding-help/ East End Surf Life Saving Club rides sustainability wave with NPDC funding help Thu, 10 Sept 2026 09:09:23 +00:00 d72afddb-5276-463a-b3ef-83890f5ed140 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/september/request-for-temporary-road-closure-bell-block-christmas-parade/ Tue, 08 Sept 2026 09:02:05 +00:00 310204b6-2ea3-4125-aa10-db32ff337282 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/september/help-puke-ariki-name-the-faces-of-opunake-and-south-taranaki/ Help Puke Ariki name the faces of Ōpunakē and South Taranaki Mon, 07 Sept 2026 10:00:56 +00:00 84e7776e-207b-463a-a74b-cb485f01c761 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/september/the-great-kiwi-camping-break-returns-to-onaero-with-the-whitebait-1/ The great Taranaki weekend getaway is back at Ōnaero. Fri, 04 Sept 2026 02:24:32 +00:00 a984a140-be19-410b-93d6-6c67a3f96451 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/september/have-your-say-on-policies-to-guide-how-npdc-and-wai-hononga-engage-with-the-community/ Thu, 03 Sept 2026 09:39:19 +00:00 cde505ec-b02c-4dd7-bff5-e1430dba93b5 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/september/electoral-system-and-the-right-to-demand-a-poll-for-the-2028-local-authority-elections/ Electoral System and the Right to Demand a Poll for the 2028 Local Authority Elections Wed, 02 Sept 2026 02:03:18 +00:00 42d39705-5415-4833-9323-14c3e720ab87 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/september/new-chief-executive-appointed-for-new-plymouth-district-council/ Mayor Max Brough announces Kelvin Wrignt as NPDC's new Chief Executive Wed, 02 Sept 2026 10:26:36 +00:00 f5f94d35-ecf0-4aad-8819-a840a19b2e6a https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/september/request-for-temporary-road-closure-americarna-waitara-leg/ Tue, 01 Sept 2026 09:59:40 +00:00 4bb0ad53-9d12-4652-b3b8-7336462346c0 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/september/request-for-temporary-road-closure-bikes-bbq-hot-cars-devon-street-east/ Tue, 01 Sept 2026 09:14:31 +00:00 5d66f990-ca17-4759-817a-fede1ce976ce https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/august/npdc-retains-stv-voting-for-future-local-elections-and-progresses-water-billing-system/ NPDC retains STV voting for future local elections and progresses water billing system Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:19:34 +00:00 0bb86d0f-402e-4f00-8950-5ce15ae3adca https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/august/explainer-the-pathfinder-approach-to-local-government-reforms/ Find out what the Pathfinder Proposal is all about and what you can expect in the months ahead. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:45:38 +00:00 56b98947-85f1-4a0d-b7e2-6e5507de07eb https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/august/have-your-say-should-dogs-on-leads-be-allowed-in-new-plymouth-s-city-centre/ Have your say: Should dogs on leads be allowed in New Plymouth’s city centre? Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:34:39 +00:00 2bc40988-90eb-4700-b8db-9bd1ba96eef3 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/august/the-19th-renewal-on-licence-application/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:43:08 +00:00 309c0c36-9dfb-4439-9abb-307104a65e2b https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/august/request-for-temporary-road-closure-taranaki-car-club-speed-weekend/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:18:06 +00:00 7df818ec-89e4-4152-957d-1e198c3f0a3e https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/august/get-your-hands-dirty-for-reserve-s-planting-day/ Get your hands dirty for reserve’s planting day Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:39:45 +00:00 dcae65fd-c647-484f-b329-9f99f94350b0 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/august/tukapa-rugby-sports-club-renewal-club-licence/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:13:36 +00:00 86c637d7-f9b2-4b8b-8231-66f0596460b9 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/august/npdc-seeks-feedback-on-devon-street-west-cycle-separator-trial/ NPDC seeks feedback on Devon Street West cycle separator trial Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:54:22 +00:00 288403d0-bf8a-40d2-b41b-4aeb21756c4f https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/august/request-for-temporary-road-closure-inglewood-christmas-parade/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:10:20 +00:00 b65cd115-592e-4bd1-88bc-fe2ba7b83318 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/august/rock-the-bowl-returns-with-a-blockbuster-summer-lineup/ Rock the Bowl is returning to NPDC’s iconic Bowl of Brooklands on 29 December 2026. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:31:05 +00:00 99258836-4554-4d30-8268-47a239e7fa65 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2025/november/npdc-s-water-services-plans-get-the-thumbs-up/ NPDC’s water service CCO plans approved by Local Government Secretary. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:36:50 +00:00 6c3315f5-1589-4ee9-96eb-d2bfcd151241 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/june/anthony-wilson-appointed-as-npdc-s-wai-hononga-water-services-ltd-board-chairperson/ NPDC has appointed Anthony Wilson as Chair of the Wai Hononga Water Services Ltd Board. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:34:14 +00:00 fe26599e-030e-47b1-9d70-dbf26e8696f7 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/july/wai-hononga-board-appoints-brent-manning-as-chief-executive/ The Board of Wai Hononga Water Services Limited has appointed Brent Manning as the company's enduring Chief Executive. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:33:07 +00:00 9b72faf1-0e28-4875-b946-eb0291e5d1b6 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/august/first-ever-writer-in-residence-brings-stories-to-life-at-puke-ariki/ First-ever writer in residence brings stories to life at Puke Ariki Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:29:20 +00:00 c8c37d62-b5f6-487c-8d39-4e8cb5350b50 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/august/npdc-approves-budget-and-joint-proposal-on-the-future-of-local-government-in-taranaki/ NPDC approves budget and joint proposal on the future of local government in Taranaki Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:35:38 +00:00 fea08af3-5c56-49a5-bbb6-d649993c225e https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/august/short-sewage-overflow-in-bell-block/ The cause of a short sewage overflow into the Waitaha Stream is being investigated.  Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:02:25 +00:00 2a42f5ce-b3ac-4d18-9dd5-9e609a0dc515 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/august/wastewater-overflow-at-the-new-plymouth-wastewater-treatment-plant/ An overflow at the New Plymouth Wastewater Treatment Plant has stopped and the plant's team is monitoring the site. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:46:42 +00:00 f5250e35-456d-4921-a49d-2411d71dcd2c https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/august/tsb-festival-of-lights-crowned-new-zealand-s-best-local-government-event/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:10:43 +00:00 b11cc3e3-aa43-44f2-81c0-e0376030bac4 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/august/one-week-left-to-have-your-say-on-shaping-new-plymouth-district-s-next-10-year-plan/ One week left to have your say on shaping New Plymouth district’s next 10-year plan Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:55:44 +00:00 88289f72-486c-4147-afc2-509bf402a09a https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/august/new-exhibition-examines-new-zealand-s-changing-energy-story/ New exhibition examines New Zealand’s changing energy story Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:58:47 +00:00 d47092ef-f2d9-4685-9d44-b4be6f2d736c https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/july/community-champions-honoured-at-npdc-awards/ Community champions honoured at NPDC awards Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:06:57 +00:00 758d788c-4c90-4e60-8283-c90d0dbbfbec https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/july/local-government-reform-proposal-and-cbd-parking-changes-on-council-agenda/ Local government reform proposal and CBD parking changes on Council agenda Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:49:05 +00:00 16d12583-4a0a-4603-851f-ac25a2719634 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/july/request-for-temporary-road-closure-waitara-christmas-parade/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:33:36 +00:00 4166b0a2-d495-4489-a489-1f79e2b0f213 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/july/the-detective-work-of-researching-family-history-where-to-start-when-all-you-have-is-a-clue/ The detective work of researching family history. Where to start when all you have is a clue. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:36:21 +00:00 3404bb7e-2223-425c-99f9-7299281feb37 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/july/give-a-hoot-for-our-native-owls/ International Owl Awareness Day is a great opportunity for people to consider how they can support our native owls. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:06:43 +00:00 3a262495-d428-41b0-bd64-35476b2ff814 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/july/understanding-your-rates-bill-why-your-rates-may-have-changed-this-year/ Find out why this year's 4.9% total rates increase will affect different property types differently. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:52:38 +00:00 6b9c1a18-bef0-47ea-803b-944587372381 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/july/rare-taranaki-gazettes-now-online-thanks-to-local-donation/ Rare Taranaki Gazettes now online thanks to local donation Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:37:55 +00:00 76cc3b3b-ebc3-4ae9-8f55-6190b41e28f6 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/july/waitara-community-board-fund-supports-greenspace-in-the-heart-of-lepperton/ Waitara Community Board fund supports greenspace in the heart of Lepperton Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:18:25 +00:00 5da77e83-3a13-4973-8ed5-cdd77d58936f https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/july/npdc-to-progress-proposal-on-local-government-reform/ NPDC will progress an alternative proposal on local government reform to submit by to the Government by 9 August. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:21:43 +00:00 af47d689-616f-4a77-8d5c-df26a7f98057 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/july/historic-inglewood-church-prepares-for-its-second-century-with-help-from-npdc-heritage-fund/ Historic Inglewood church prepares for its second century with help from NPDC heritage fund. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:30:11 +00:00 6c56269e-c705-4e68-b0d9-8768402f2515 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/july/what-matters-to-you-have-your-say-and-help-shape-a-10-year-plan-for-new-plymouth-district/ NPDC is inviting residents to share what matters most to them as early planning begins for its next 10-year Plan. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:20:30 +00:00 c55e8b9d-5dc9-4bae-99bd-aea31c73e0e3 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/july/sunshine-lights-up-path-to-lower-npdc-power-bills/ New Plymouth’s reputation as NZ’s sunshine capital is paying off as solar energy takes the load of NPDC’s power bills. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:42:09 +00:00 0ffd9922-d09d-4f9b-a65c-1b85afe03036 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/july/help-pukekura-park-s-puriri-branch-into-fame-vote-for-it-as-tree-of-the-year/ It’s possibly Pukekura Park’s most famous tree – and it’s in line for being voted NZ’s Tree of the Year! Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:14:53 +00:00 94bcb73c-a0b0-40d8-952b-6ea03f7dc897 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/june/wild-wind-impacting-council-services/ Today’s gales are affecting some Council services and facilities. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:07:26 +00:00 a41d3497-68b6-4901-95f1-69c60c1184ce https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/june/npdc-adopts-annual-plan-20262027/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:11:22 +00:00 e1060538-0495-4310-a2b1-e67eb7f2a988 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/june/darklight-to-unveil-hidden-worlds-of-light-in-tsb-showplace-takeover/ Darklight: The Hidden World is set to transform NPDC’s TSB Showplace from Friday 25 September to Sunday 4 October 2026. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:22:16 +00:00 0e6c576c-08bd-4cec-809e-f53e26411931 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/june/temporary-road-closure-taranaki-car-club-sbt-group-taranaki-tarmac-rally/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:17:54 +00:00 461776cc-8003-46f7-ac00-5f5ec3163666 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/june/trial-envisions-safer-site-to-reflect-upon-new-plymouth-s-cenotaph-war-memorial/ Trial envisions safer site to reflect upon New Plymouth’s Cenotaph war memorial Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:33:02 +00:00 b8df2a8f-8ed1-4666-84f5-ac6da8b1b64b https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/june/graffiti-surge-pushes-npdc-s-clean-up-budget/ A spate of graffiti is hitting public toilets around our CBD, and it’s putting pressure on NPDC’s removal budget. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:13:21 +00:00 4c9eee47-09ac-4b73-9670-836b955924bd https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/june/honouring-tupuna-through-toi-national-portrait-exhibition-coming-to-puke-ariki/ A touring exhibition of young Māori artists exploring tūpuna connections opens at Puke Ariki this July. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:48:10 +00:00 a790ec49-0059-47c6-ae12-f9f791d65440 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/june/waitara-sewage-overflow-fixed/ A sewage overflow into a tributary of the Waitara River has been fixed and the site sanitised. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:27:37 +00:00 a58230c9-9315-4b49-9841-88e39f522a4a