News Releases

Closure of Part of Coastal Walkway

31 Jan 2012 04:12:00

Replacement of timber on a small pier on the Coastal Walkway will require part of the walkway to be closed.

Information at Hand on Coastal Ecosystem

30 Jan 2012 21:13:00

Visitors to popular coastal areas in New Plymouth can now learn more about the environment around them.

Come Join our Waitangi Day Events!

27 Jan 2012 02:20:00

Te Kaunihera-ā-Rohe o Ngāmotu is going big for this year’s Waitangi Day celebrations.

Drivers: Watch for Cyclists as School Year Starts

26 Jan 2012 22:58:00

Drivers are asked to be even more alert than usual with the school year starting next week.

Construction of City’s Next Roundabout Starting Soon

26 Jan 2012 21:06:00

Another New Plymouth intersection is about to be improved with the installation of a roundabout.

Major Road Works About to Begin

26 Jan 2012 00:05:00

Work begins this Sunday (29 January) to rebuild the road surface of a section of Devon Street East.

More Smartphone Apps From NPDC

25 Jan 2012 22:03:00

Even more information from New Plymouth District Council is now available via Smartphone applications.

Hands-on Help for Youth Health Agency

24 Jan 2012 21:45:00

New Plymouth District Council is about to lend some expertise to youth health agency Waves.

Bike Pods Are On Their Way

24 Jan 2012 20:29:00

One more barrier is about to be removed for cyclists in New Plymouth with the installation of a central-city bike pod.

Get Ready for the Wild West Bike Fest

22 Jan 2012 20:11:00

Get your bikes and your party attitude: The Wild West Bike Fest 2012 is almost here!

Urenui Headland a No-Go Zone

18 Jan 2012 02:06:00

A near-miss at the eroding Urenui headland has renewed warnings for people to stay away from the cliffs.

Council Issues Recycling Challenge

17 Jan 2012 23:04:00

The recycling habits of New Plymouth District residents slipped in 2011.

Summer Revamp for New Plymouth Airport

17 Jan 2012 22:22:00

Visitors to New Plymouth Airport in the next few weeks will see a lot of work taking place above and below ground.

Tree Removal from Manukorihi Hill

16 Jan 2012 23:52:00

A large macrocarpa at the top of Manukorihi Hill, Waitara, will be removed on Thursday 26 January due to erosion around its base.

Log Your Active Travel Online with Let’s Go

16 Jan 2012 20:54:00

A new website has been launched just in time to help people with their New Year resolutions to become more active.

Walking/Cycling Efforts Net Six Award Nominations

16 Jan 2012 02:14:00

Efforts to increase the amount of walking and cycling in the community have led to New Plymouth District being a finalist in four national awards with six nominations.

Water Shutdown

12 Jan 2012 22:24:00

On Monday (16 January) the water to Selwyn Street, from the intersection with Ballance Streeet to the end of Selwyn, will be off from 9am untill noon.

Diversion in Place due to Huatoki Walkway Slips

22 Dec 2011 01:36:00

A section of the Huatoki Walkway has become impassable as a result of two slips.

Oakura Cliff Face Tidied for Summer

21 Dec 2011 20:16:00

The section of cliff at Oakura Beach Holiday Park that slipped away during last weekend’s heavy rainfall has been cleaned up in time for the summer holiday influx.

Te Rewa Rewa Bridge Hits Half-Million Mark

20 Dec 2011 00:52:00

Te Rewa Rewa Bridge is a half-million bridge, and climbing.

NPDC Holiday Season Opening Hours

18 Dec 2011 20:15:00

Please open the attached PDF or check the opening hours web page to see the opening hours of the Council's facilities during the Christmas/New Year period.

Liquor Controls in Place for Christmas and New Year

15 Dec 2011 00:00:00

When you are outdoors celebrating the Christmas and New Year season, be aware of the liquor bans that are in place.

Winners Announced in Housing for the Elderly Garden Competition

14 Dec 2011 22:46:00

Taking great pride in his garden has won Marfell resident Allan Cuckow this year’s Housing for the Elderly Garden Competition.

Local Burial for Exceptional New Plymouth Woman

14 Dec 2011 22:41:00

The ashes of an exceptional New Plymouth woman who improved the lives of uncounted people around the world will be interred at Te Henui Cemetery tomorrow (Friday).

Changes to Inglewood’s Water Cleaning Programme

13 Dec 2011 21:01:00

The programme for cleaning Inglewood’s water pipes has been changed, due to the unexpected problem encountered yesterday (Tuesday).

Inglewood Water Update: Sunday Morning

10 Dec 2011 20:09:00

The water in Inglewood's eastern area has cleared overnight and is safe again to drink.

Inglewood Water Update: Saturday Afternoon

10 Dec 2011 02:57:00

Waster tests this afternoon show the situation in Inglewood hasn't changed from this morning.

Inglewood Water Update: Saturday Morning

09 Dec 2011 20:21:00

The water has cleared at some properties, but properties around Moa Street/the CBD still have dirty water.

Dirty Water in Inglewood’s Eastern Area

09 Dec 2011 04:32:00

A problem with dirty water has arisen in the eastern area of Inglewood today.

Removal of Macrocarpas in Waitara

08 Dec 2011 20:55:00

One of the two macrocarpas scheduled for removal from Manukorihi Hill in Waitara will be taken down today (Friday).

Air Scouring to Clean Inglewood’s Water Pipes

07 Dec 2011 19:51:00

Inglewood’s water pipes are about to be scoured clean, block by block.

Road Resurfacing in New Plymouth’s CBD

06 Dec 2011 20:46:00

The next stage of a four-year project to improve road surfaces in New Plymouth’s CBD will begin in January.

New Approach Taken to Brougham Street Redesign

05 Dec 2011 21:39:00

A new approach to the use of central-city space is being established by New Plymouth District Council.

Big Tree Removals Coming

01 Dec 2011 22:41:00

Three large trees are about to be removed before they can fall and damage the land around them.

CBD Speed Limit Survey Starts Next Week

01 Dec 2011 21:56:00

From this Monday (5 December) the public will be asked their opinions on whether the speed limit in New Plymouth’s CBD should be reduced to 30km/h.

Volunteers Get Thank You Picnic

30 Nov 2011 21:15:00

On Sunday (4 December) many of our volunteers get to put their feet up and have something done for them for a change.

Update on the Inglewood Water Supply

28 Nov 2011 19:40:00

The water situation in Inglewood is returning to normal this morning.

Inglewood Water Supply

28 Nov 2011 03:07:00

There has been a blow-out of a water main on James Street, Inglewood, which has resulted in dirty water being supplied to businesses and homes in the CBD area.

Temporary Closure of Part of Huatoki Walkway

25 Nov 2011 02:14:00

Huatoki Walkway will be closed between the Vivian Street ramp and Red Coat Lane this Monday and Tuesday (28 and 29 November) while contractors work on a gabion wall, which helps prevent erosion of the Huatoki Stream's bank.

Vehicles and Feet are Sand Dune Killers

25 Nov 2011 00:57:00

For sand dunes to protect our beaches, they must be no-go zones for people and vehicles.

Cricket Nets Get the Go-Ahead

25 Nov 2011 00:42:00

Cricket practice nets will be constructed at Pukekura Park next year after funding was approved today (Friday) by the Council.

Erosion Prompts Warning Signs on Coastal Walkway

24 Nov 2011 01:13:00

Warning signs will be going up on a section of Coastal Walkway after erosion along a seaside cliff.

National Innovation Award for NPDC

23 Nov 2011 22:18:00

A vision to radically transform the customer experience in New Plymouth’s i-SITE has led to a national innovation award for New Plymouth District Council.

Great Progress Made in Improving Accessibility

23 Nov 2011 20:19:00

New Plymouth District is well on track to becoming one of the most accessible districts in the country.

Oakura CBD Looking Bare After Plant Theft

23 Nov 2011 01:17:00

A light-fingered plant enthusiast has put a big dent into Oakura’s summer plant display.

District’s Heritage Management Open for Public Feedback

22 Nov 2011 04:10:00

From tomorrow (Wednesday) the public can have their say on how heritage is managed in New Plymouth District.

Wastewater Discharge Consents Granted to NPDC

22 Nov 2011 01:58:00

Independent hearing commissioners have granted four resource consents to New Plymouth District Council, which were sought as part of the New Plymouth and Waitara sewerage upgrades.

National Recreation Award for Coastal Walkway Extension

18 Nov 2011 02:01:00

The extension of the Coastal Walkway to Bell Block has garnered a top award from the country’s leading recreation body.

CBD Workers Keen on Sustainable Transport

17 Nov 2011 19:39:00

Many workers in New Plymouth’s CBD travel to work by bike or by walking – and there is plenty of room to develop this ‘active travel’ culture.

New Variable Speed Limit Outside Vogeltown School

15 Nov 2011 21:51:00

Greater safety is coming for students at Vogeltown School with the creation of a 40km/h variable speed limit outside its gates.

Public Feedback Wanted on Burgess House’s Future

15 Nov 2011 05:39:00

The Council wants to hear the public’s opinions on what should be done with Burgess House and its grounds.

Tree Removal from Joe Gibbs Reserve

14 Nov 2011 20:09:00

A tidy-up of Joe Gibbs Reserve in Inglewood will see nearly 30 trees removed later this week.

New Pathway Developments About to Start

10 Nov 2011 20:47:00

Two pathways in New Plymouth’s western and eastern suburbs are about to get a significant redevelopment as part of the Let’s Go programme.

Cricket Nets Funding to be Considered Next Year

08 Nov 2011 06:08:00

Funding for cricket nets in Pukekura Park will be considered as part of NPDC’s Long-Term Plan deliberations next year.

Two Neighbourhoods Selected for Street Redesign

07 Jun 2011 20:47:00

Two streets in New Plymouth are to be redesigned to bring the neighbourhood back to the roads.

Maintaining Farm Productivity and Profits in an Uncertain Climate

15 May 2011 22:07:00

Find out more about maintaining farm productivity and profits in an uncertain climate with Dr Jim Salinger, Auckland Climate Scientist
Professor Caroline Saunders, Lincoln University
Rod Oram, Business Journalist from 7pm to 9pm tonight (16 May) in the Council Chambers, Liardet Street.

New Plymouth District Plan Updated

21 Sep 2009 23:51:00

Updates 4l-4z have been added to the New Plymouth District Plan. Updates include the correction of minor errors, the reflection of minor changes in the district planning environment, and Council resolutions on formal Plan Changes.

Waitara has its New Wharf

15 Sep 2009 03:01:00

After 16 weeks’ construction the new Waitara wharf is finished and ready for use.

TIML Annual Performance Report to 30 June 2009

13 Sep 2009 21:50:00

New Plymouth District Council’s Perpetual Investment Fund (PIF) has emerged well positioned from the last twelve months in the markets, maintaining its ranking as one of the country’s best performing funds over the last three years.

Yarrow Stadium Named One of the World’s Best Rugby Venues

11 May 2009 20:26:00

Last year it hosted an All Blacks test match and helped the Kiwis prepare for their World Cup-winning efforts – and now New Plymouth’s Yarrow Stadium is counted among the best rugby grounds in the world.