https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/ The RSS feed for news and public notices from New Plymouth District Council. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:04:37 +12:00 en 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/public-notices/2026/july/frederics-restaurant-bar-renewal-on-licence-application/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:53:30 +00:00 6f0b19f2-411b-4cca-a584-a10476ceba4a https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/july/simply-divine-cafe-renewal-on-licence-application/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:28:59 +00:00 4930aa1c-d129-48d0-b3c2-a593e35a248b 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/public-notices/2026/july/the-kumara-patch-new-on-licence-application/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:53:52 +00:00 e1c4b6f9-21d4-4675-ba02-550c99a20970 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/july/top-town-bar-kitchen-new-on-licence-application/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:48:49 +00:00 002458b1-2749-4673-91b9-48b6085847c7 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/july/hi-fri-seafood-kitchen-renewal-on-licence-application/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:48:29 +00:00 c46572ae-82e4-42a7-bdea-03b2f5c19597 https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/public-notices/2026/july/bell-block-supermarket-post-shop-renewal-off-licence-application/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:48:05 +00:00 608b4c45-46d6-4d31-bcbe-19cff14760c2 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/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. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:47:50 +00:00 9b72faf1-0e28-4875-b946-eb0291e5d1b6 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/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. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:10:50 +00:00 fe26599e-030e-47b1-9d70-dbf26e8696f7 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 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/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/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/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/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/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/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. 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