Tony Skilling
27 April 2026
🛟 “Buoyden Barrett” at the Breakwater 🚢⚓️🌊
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Stats updated 23 Aug 2026, 4:49 pm
Construction has reached the framing stage for the Tūparikino Active Hub, a $50 million six-court indoor sports stadium in New Plymouth scheduled to open by mid-2028.
Three trampers, including two who were seriously injured, have been successfully rescued from Mount Taranaki following a challenging search and rescue operation.
The Fitzroy beach access project is nearing completion, with recent progress captured in photos.
Emergency services have successfully rescued an injured climber from Taranaki Maunga after a fall left him stranded in snow and rocks above the ski field.
The Destination Kāwaroa project has won the Beca Award for Excellence in Placemaking at the LGFA Taituarā Local Government Excellence Awards.
The Taranaki Tarmac Rally returns on 27 June as the third round of the 2026 Hawkeswood Mining North Island Rally Series, bringing top competitors to the region.
Work has officially started on the new equestrian centre at Stratford Park, marking a major milestone in the Stratford A&P Association's long-term community development plan.
Taranaki locals Thomas Goodwin and Dennis Pike are fundraising to build adaptive, family-friendly trail loops at Lake Mangamahoe's bike park, featuring an upcoming Dusk to Dawn challenge.
Fitzroy Beach is set to host top-ranked surfers from New Zealand and Australia this weekend for the Egmont Honey Pro LQS, the final stop of the regional qualifying series.