The proposed projects developed through the Ngāmotu New Plymouth City Centre Strategy were reviewed as part of our 10-Year Plan for 2024-2034.
After considering public feedback, three projects considered to have the greatest impact at the lowest investment were chosen to develop a greener, safer more pedestrian-friendly city centre.
New Plymouth city centre is in for a makeover as some of Devon Street’s aging alder trees make way for new native plant areas.
The first three trees near the intersection of Devon and Gover streets were removed in December 2024. Eleven alder trees were removed between Robe and Brougham streets in April 2025 and another eight east of Brougham Street will be taken down in March-April 2026.
The replacement planting uses native trees and plants that are part of our coastal heritage, guided by the Devon Street Green Masterplan, and contributes to the Ngāmotu New Plymouth City Centre Strategy vision for a family-friendly city centre where people want to shop, stop and enjoy.
The design for the West End Crossing was developed in partnership with Ngāti Te Whiti and completed after targeted stakeholder engagement residents, businesses and organizations.
All the existing car parks outside the White Hart will be relocated. Combined with the creation of other new parking spaces, this will result in a net increase of five parking spaces, including two mobility spaces.
The project includes:
The West End Crossing is part of the proposed Pūkākā Link.
Opening up the Huatoki is one of five key moves for a vibrant and sustainable City Centre
The Huatoki Masterplan would map out the development a series of open, green public spaces from the Coastal Walkway to Vivian Street.
Work on the Huatoki Masterplan is due/has commenced (in FY24) with a delivery time of up to a year.
An early outcome would be to enliven the Huatoki Plaza with planting, seating and other street furniture.
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