Stories tagged with "New Plymouth"
New Plymouth District Council and Wai Hononga Water Services are calling for public feedback on draft policies that determine how the community is consulted on major decisions.
Senior oncology clinical pharmacist Diana Harkin has stepped into a new permanent role at the Taranaki Cancer Centre to streamline complex medication plans and support frontline staff.
Taranaki Base Hospital nurse Rachel Shearer has overcome her fear of flying to complete her 1000th patient transfer flight, delivering critical care across the North Island.
Venture Taranaki Chief Executive Kelvin Wright has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the New Plymouth District Council, starting his role in October 2026.
Reef Alive at Puke Ariki offers an interactive look at the biodiversity and marine research in Taranaki’s watery backyard.
Devon Street near the Clock Tower has reopened to traffic as the West End Crossing project nears completion.
New Plymouth District Council has voted to retain the STV voting system, approved $660,000 for volumetric water billing preparation, and updated beach horse-riding restrictions.
Toi Foundation trustees have voted to proceed with the $620 million sale of TSB Bank to Heartland Group, despite legal challenges and a rival bid from Kiwibank.
The High Court has dismissed an interim injunction seeking to halt the proposed $620 million sale of New Plymouth-based TSB Bank to Heartland Group Holdings.
The New Plymouth District Council is consulting the public on a proposed amendment to the Dog Control Bylaw that would allow dogs on leads within selected areas of the city centre.
The North Taranaki branch of the New Zealand Deerstalkers Association has teamed up with landowners to donate over 100kg of wild venison to local families struggling with food costs.
The 2026 Taranaki Careers Expo brought more than 40 career and training exhibitors to TSB Stadium.
A 37-year-old man faces multiple charges after Taranaki Police seized a 3D-printed firearm, a shotgun, ammunition, and drugs during a routine traffic stop in Stratford.
A surfer has been safely rescued from massive swells off Fitzroy Beach thanks to a vigilant bystander and swift action by local surf lifeguards.
New Plymouth District Council has launched a survey seeking final public feedback on the trialled Devon Street West cycle separators before a decision in October.
A major Taranaki road policing operation over the weekend resulted in dozens of driving infringements, five impounded vehicles, and the arrest of two fleeing drivers.
The Taranaki Careers Expo returns to New Plymouth's TSB Stadium on August 17 and 18, offering high school students and job seekers face-to-face interactions with over 40 exhibitors.
The Taranaki Health Foundation has launched its second annual Million Steps Challenge to raise funds for comfort enhancements at the Methanex Neonatal Unit.
The Rock the Bowl music festival will return to New Plymouth's Bowl of Brooklands on December 29, featuring a lineup headlined by Carl Cox and Fat Freddy's Drop.
New Plymouth author Steph Julian has been announced as Puke Ariki’s first-ever writer in residence, coinciding with Aotearoa New Zealand Children’s Book Week.
Weekend super clinics at Taranaki Base Hospital have halved wait times for orthopaedic and ENT patients, clearing a backlog of more than 2,000 first specialist assessments.
Taranaki food rescue charity On The House has expanded its capacity with a new electric refrigerated truck and a massive walk-in freezer.
New Plymouth's TSB Festival of Lights has won the top national event award, generating $23.1 million in economic impact and attracting over 45,000 out-of-region visitors.
A silent underground water leak outside the New Plymouth District Council Civic Centre was losing 5,000 litres of water an hour before blowing the site's water meter.
Taranaki rugby standout Bradley Slater has been drafted into the All Blacks squad to replace the injured George Bell for the tour of South Africa.
Police have arrested two people locally and detained four others in Hamilton following a serious assault on a sleeping occupant at a Tumai Street property.
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.
One youth and ten citizens have been recognised for their outstanding community contributions at the annual New Plymouth District Council awards.
New Plymouth's Brooklands Zoo is hosting special Keeper Talks to share tips on how locals can protect native ruru from hazards like pest species and sticky parapara tree seeds.
South Taranaki and Stratford district councils have voted to support a two-council model for local government reform, rejecting a single region-wide authority.
A $20,000 donation from local residents has enabled the digitisation of 178 issues of the Taranaki Gazette, now searchable online through Puke Ariki.
Omata School has paused iPad use for Years 1 to 4 students, extending a trial of traditional pen-and-paper learning to the end of the year following positive initial results.
New Plymouth District Council has agreed to draft a 'Pathfinder' proposal on local government reform to submit to the Government by August 9.
A New Plymouth woman has been sentenced to six months of community detention after knocking a young mother unconscious in a coward punch assault.
New Plymouth District Council will hold an extraordinary meeting to choose its strategic direction and timeline for the Taranaki Future Local Government reform programme.
Fernando the capybara, a former crowd favourite at New Plymouth's Brooklands Zoo, has been euthanised at Wellington Zoo following a rapid decline in his health.
Inglewood's historic St Andrew's Church is set to undergo a $4.2 million restoration and earthquake-strengthening project, aided by a $100,000 grant from NPDC.
New Plymouth Police are warning tourists and photographers to stay off Kent Road after multiple near misses involving people stopping to take photos of Mount Taranaki.
The New Plymouth District Council is calling on residents to share their priorities and help shape future investment as planning begins for the 2027-2037 10-year Plan.
Demolition workers at Metro Plaza have uncovered a historic time capsule containing an old newspaper, a list of names, and a Devon Hotel menu.
The new East Wing building, Te Rau Mātāpuna o Taranaki, has opened to patients at Taranaki Base Hospital, supported by $450 million in government funding and $6 million in local donations.
New Plymouth District councillor Murray Chong is filming traffic on Devon Street West to gather independent data before a crucial council vote on the future of the cycleway separators.
Construction has started on a 12-month trial to transform the western side of the New Plymouth Cenotaph into a pedestrian-friendly zone and convert Queen Street into a one-way road.
New Plymouth District Council has secured government praise and reduced traffic management costs after early adoption of a new risk-based approach to road cones.
New Plymouth's The Kiwi Butcher Shop has added five new medals to its record collection at the national NZ Bacon and Ham Awards.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will host a public meeting at the Plymouth International Hotel in New Plymouth this Saturday to discuss key issues affecting New Zealanders.
New Plymouth manufacturer Tasman Medical has secured a contract with Health New Zealand to supply clinical trolleys and equipment solutions across the Taranaki and Waitematā regions.
The Government has announced an $8.6 million grant from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to complete the construction of Ngāmotu Marae in New Plymouth.
Taranaki residents have until 5pm on Tuesday 30 June to submit feedback on the proposed $620 million merger between TSB and Heartland Bank before trustees vote.
TSB Bank has reported a net profit before tax of $63.3 million for the year ended 31 March 2026, representing a 10% increase on the previous year.
New Plymouth District Council has appointed infrastructure veteran Anthony Wilson as the new chairperson of the Wai Hononga Water Services Limited board.
Workers from infrastructure, council, and emergency services have been praised for their efforts in cleaning up damage caused by strong winds across Taranaki.
An Orange Strong Wind Warning in Taranaki has prompted road closures, tree falls, and changes to kerbside rubbish collections across the New Plymouth district.
Severe gale-force winds of up to 130 km/h have battered Taranaki, causing widespread road closures, power outages, and the closure of several council facilities.
Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey has officially opened Te Rau Mātāpuna o Taranaki, the new six-storey acute services building at Taranaki Base Hospital.
Trains Taranaki will present a petition to Parliament calling for the reinstatement of regular passenger rail services connecting New Plymouth, Whanganui, Palmerston North, and Wellington.
New Plymouth District Council has adopted its 2026/27 Annual Plan, delivering a 4.9 percent rates increase, which is significantly lower than originally forecasted.
New Plymouth District Councillors have voted to support Mayor Max Brough in advocating to the Toi Foundation regarding the proposed $620 million TSB and Heartland Bank merger.
The acclaimed immersive light and sound experience Darklight: The Hidden World is set to transform New Plymouth's TSB Showplace this September and October.
TSB Bank has welcomed its first customers to a newly modernised central New Plymouth branch, consolidating its CBD operations into a single location on Courtenay Street.
A 12-month trial starting in July will make Queen Street one-way near the New Plymouth Cenotaph to create a safer pedestrian-only space.
Former physics teacher Mike Li has had his teaching registration cancelled following investigations into pointing a slug gun at students and fabricating his military career.
New Plymouth District Council faces escalating vandalism costs, including an $8,000 repair bill for a Pukekura Park slide damaged in a recent fire.
Mayor Max Brough is hosting a public meeting this Thursday to gather community feedback on the proposed merger between TSB and Heartland Bank.
A spike in graffiti incidents and vandalism to public facilities, including a playground slide fire, is putting significant pressure on the New Plymouth District Council's clean-up budget.
The big slide at Pukekura Park playground has been closed due to fire damage, while the nearby Bellringer Pavilion toilets were vandalised overnight.
The New Plymouth District Council is drafting an amendment to its Dog Control Bylaw that could see well-behaved, leashed dogs allowed back into the city centre.
The Destination Kāwaroa project has won the Beca Award for Excellence in Placemaking at the LGFA Taituarā Local Government Excellence Awards.
New Plymouth Mayor Max Brough has formally requested the Toi Foundation pause the conditional $620 million merger of TSB and Heartland Bank to allow for community consultation.
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.
A new development plan by Venture Taranaki highlights hempcrete construction as the most immediate commercial opportunity for the region's emerging hemp fibre sector.
New Plymouth Mayor Max Brough has formally requested the Toi Foundation to halt the proposed $620 million merger between TSB and Heartland Bank to allow for community consultation.
New Plymouth District Council volunteer Iuliana Secuiu shares how helping at local events and founding the Migrant Women Meet group gave her a sense of purpose after moving from Romania.
Mayor Max Brough has confirmed that acoustic testing is the first step to determine if a former industrial site off Clemow Road is suitable for a purpose-built skid pad to address illegal burnouts.
Mayor Max Brough has revealed that Kmart is reviewing local retail data and remains interested in expanding to New Plymouth, though finding a suitable central location remains a challenge.
The New Plymouth District Council has opened its 'Shaping Taranaki's Future' survey, inviting residents to share their views on upcoming local government reforms and structure.
The Taranaki Mayoral Forum has sent an urgent letter to the Government opposing key aspects of the proposed Disability Support Services Bill over concerns of cost-shifting to ratepayers.
A petition launched by New Plymouth Councillor Gordon Brown opposing the sale of TSB has gained over 2,000 signatures, ahead of upcoming public consultation meetings in New Plymouth and Hawera.
The Labour Party has released its list for the 2026 election, placing former New Plymouth MP Glen Bennett at number 25, virtually guaranteeing his return to Parliament.
Energy Minister Simeon Brown has confirmed that two shortlisted developers for a new $1 billion LNG import terminal at Port Taranaki are progressing to the final selection stage.
The TSB Festival of Lights has secured its future with TSB renewing its naming rights sponsorship through to the 2028-2029 season, alongside new funding partners.
The Opportunity Party has reached six percent support in the latest Roy Morgan poll, positioning candidate Sarah Lucas for a strong campaign in the New Plymouth electorate.
Disability advocates and a New Plymouth district councillor are calling on local mayors to oppose a controversial government bill overhauling disability support.
Taranaki residents have four weeks to submit feedback on a proposed $620 million merger between TSB and Heartland Bank, with public consultation now open.
Ronald John 'Ron' Bingham, Taranaki's last surviving World War II veteran, has passed away peacefully at the age of 104.
The government has announced a law change that will remove voting rights from unelected iwi and community representatives on local council committees.
The Toi Foundation has announced a proposal to sell TSB to Heartland Group for $620 million, launching a community consultation period for Taranaki residents.
The Government will discontinue funding for Ara Ake, New Zealand's national energy innovation centre based in New Plymouth, as part of Budget 2026 reprioritisation.
New Plymouth district councillors have approved $65,000 in funding for a YMCA-managed daytime storage facility for the city's homeless, despite debate over the service's purpose.
Pukekura Park celebrates its history and growth from a modest 12-hectare block in 1876 to a 52-hectare sanctuary in the centre of New Plymouth.
All four Taranaki local authorities will hold extraordinary meetings to decide whether to join the government's voluntary Head Start pathway for local government reform.
Hillsborough in New Plymouth features Taranaki's own luge, a Mount Panorama themed mini-putt, a Holden museum, a Percy train, and a cafe.
New Plymouth's Suzanne Porter has officially received her insignia as an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to the arts and events industry.
The New Plymouth Club has officially crossed the 13,000 member milestone following its recent renovations and wider revitalisation efforts.
New Plymouth Boys' High School was evacuated and closed early today after an unstable chemical was discovered in a science lab, prompting a military bomb disposal response.
Stunning views captured from Marsland Hill, a popular scenic lookout spot located in New Plymouth.
The New Plymouth District Council's West End Crossing and Queen Street upgrade project is on track for completion in July, aiming to revitalise the city centre.
The former Atkinson Building in New Plymouth has been redeveloped by Te Atiawa as Ngāmotu House, with an aluminium facade designed as a protective cloak.
The New Plymouth District Council is reviewing CBD parking, including hourly rates and mobility spaces, and is calling for public feedback before May 29.
Voting has officially opened for the Taranaki Electricity Trust board elections, with twelve candidates competing to manage millions of dollars in community grants.
