https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/ The RSS feed for news and public notices from New Plymouth District Council. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:54:15 +12:00 en https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/june/npdc-adopts-annual-plan-20262027/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:13:16 +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 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/june/from-romania-to-taranaki-a-volunteer-finds-her-place/ From Romania to Taranaki: A volunteer finds her place Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:09:33 +00:00 cec0547d-0527-46ff-a60d-6c5e5f51ece1 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/june/new-plymouth-district-residents-invited-to-help-shape-the-future-of-local-government-in-taranaki/ People who live in or love New Plymouth district we want your views to help shape the future of local government. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:36:53 +00:00 dcf3a58b-b0a8-4421-821b-258861b9d1cf https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/june/the-quiet-place-doing-big-things-in-our-community/ The quiet place doing big things in our community Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:32:29 +00:00 31a605ac-a911-4f78-b1b2-ef61cfeda627 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/june/a-century-of-celebs-remembered-as-tsb-showplace-reopens-after-upgrade/ The iconic TSB Showplace is set to celebrate a century of entertainment after a major refurbishment. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:38:50 +00:00 74a3a4c3-9997-4c38-8ed6-1c8f66ac854b https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/june/sun-world-restaurant-renewal-on-licence-application/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:05:11 +00:00 b440fa11-b5f2-4120-a414-88212cc8b411 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/june/request-for-temporary-road-closure-new-plymouth-christmas-parade/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:06:32 +00:00 8a4a6594-a791-4a9c-8856-dfcd2822abac https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/june/partners-back-bright-future-for-tsb-festival-of-lights/ The iconic TSB Festival of Lights is set to shine for summers to come, with TSB renewing its naming rights sponsorship. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:29:31 +00:00 240a9980-06c1-4b65-8c6c-8ec0d54bc62f https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/june/kcb-new-plymouth-renewal-on-licence-application/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:08:15 +00:00 a9130383-1df9-4e43-af2c-981a46c46943 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/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/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