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Sun, sand and surf used to be the perfect day at the beach, but New Plymouth’s East End Surf Life Saving Club looks forward to a bit of rain now too - thanks to a new rainwater storage system funded by NPDC’s Community Climate Action Fund.

The club, which has almost 400 members, runs the tap for about an hour and a half every day at the height of summer to wash down rescue equipment after every patrol and training session, while boards, rescue skis, IRBs, and other lifesaving gear require regular cleaning to remove salt and sand, and prevent corrosion.

With growing pressure on water supplies and the introduction of water metering, relying on mains water was an environmental and financial challenge, said Nicole Attrill, of the East End Surf Life Saving Club.

With about $7,000 in funding from NPDC Community Climate Action Fund, the club installed a tank to capture and store rainwater from the clubroom’s roof, and the collected water is now used to wash down equipment, cutting the club’s use of treated mains water while ensuring rescue gear is maintained to a high standard.

“By increasing water self-sufficiency, the club is less vulnerable to any future water restrictions, rising water costs, and periods of drought. Not only does it offset our water usage, but it also introduces climate-conscious practices to our club that will hopefully inspire all our members to remember that the ocean and environment we love depends on all of us playing our part,” said Ms Attrill.

Mayor Max said the project is a win-win for the club and for ratepayers, and showed how small changes can make a big difference.

“East End Surf Life Saving Club has offset its future costs with a relatively simple one-off project, while also doing their bit to ease the pressure on our public water infrastructure. Small improvements like this can add up to benefit the whole community and I encourage more groups to apply,” said Max.

By making better use of a natural resource that would otherwise be lost as stormwater runoff, the rainwater tank is a practical example of climate adaptation and resilience in action, said NPDC Climate Change Response Lead Greg Stephens.

“The project demonstrates how relatively small infrastructure investments can help community organisations become more sustainable, reduce operating costs, and strengthen their ability to deliver essential services in a changing climate,” said Mr Stephens.

Applications for funding from the Community Climate Action Fund are open until 30 September.

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Waitara High School is set to receive two new classrooms as part of a $32.8 million Government property investment aimed at easing roll growth pressures at schools across the country.

It is the only local school included in the latest round of funding, which will deliver a total of 34 new classrooms and one gym across a total of 10 schools in Auckland, Waikato, Taranaki, and Canterbury.

Education Minister Erica Stanford announced the funding, saying the cash injection was made possible through savings found within the school property portfolio.

In a Beehive press release, Stanford said more efficient planning, prioritisation, and delivery since July 2024 had generated over $330 million in savings, which are now being reinvested back into school property.

"Every dollar we save through more efficient delivery is put into the classrooms and facilities schools need," Stanford said.

Construction on the new standard-design classrooms is expected to begin within the next 12 months.

While Waitara gains two new learning spaces, the bulk of the $32.8 million investment is allocated north.

Auckland schools such as Botany Downs Secondary College and Massey High School will receive eight and ten new classrooms respectively.

Chapel Downs School in Flat Bush will also receive a new gym, expected to be completed by the middle of 2028.

This latest development follows a recent move by the government to allocate $31 million to modify 90 open-plan classrooms across New Zealand by installing internal walls to create traditional teaching spaces.

Those schools include three in Taranaki; Lepperton School, Frankley School and Vogeltown School.

Open-plan classrooms, also known as modern learning environments, are large shared spaces designed for multiple teachers and classes to work together.

Stanford argued that reinstalling walls creates calmer and less disruptive environments for students.

She said the Government had received strong demand from schools wanting to return to more traditional styles with dedicated, walled spaces, with 200 schools submitting expressions of interest for the modification.

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A $3 million Government grant has been awarded to an industry-led initiative aimed at helping Taranaki engineering and manufacturing firms pivot away from the shrinking energy sector.

Regional Development Minister Shane Jones announced the Regional Infrastructure Fund grant for the Taranaki Alliance today. The collaborative hub acts as a single front door for major customers to access local expertise, allowing businesses to pitch for large national and international industrial contracts together.

Jones said the region has been a powerhouse economy for decades but that status is now in jeopardy.

"Taranaki has a huge amount of expertise and experience in engineering, logistics and manufacturing due to decades of oil and gas sector work," Jones said. "These firms are now looking for new opportunities to apply that know-how and retain the region's talent."

The announcement comes just days after Canadian methanol producer Methanex confirmed it will shut down its Motunui operations in early 2027, resulting in the direct loss of at least 150 local jobs.

Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki helped establish the Alliance in response to the changing local economy. Declining activity in the traditional oil and gas sector has already contributed to the loss of around 1700 jobs. Independent modelling projects more than 5300 job losses by 2030 if replacement markets are not developed.

To counter this, the Alliance is targeting $200 million in contracts over its first three years across renewable energy, infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and aerospace.

Stacey Hitchcock, interim chief executive of Venture Taranaki, said the region possesses one of the most capable concentrations of engineering expertise in New Zealand.

"This funding provides the runway needed to establish the Alliance as a self-sustaining platform that will deliver long-term economic value well beyond the initial investment," Hitchcock said.

More than 85 businesses have already signalled their intent to participate. The new funding builds on $500,000 in seed money committed by the New Plymouth District Council late last year, alongside early investments from the industry.

New Plymouth Mayor Max Brough thanked the Government for backing the initiative.

"This outstanding opportunity was presented to our incoming council early in our new term and developed at pace, proving that when business and local government work closely together great opportunities can be created," Brough said.

Dean Eggers, managing director of Symons Group and current chair of the Taranaki Alliance Industry Advisory Group, said local industry has backed the concept from day one.

"The challenge has never been capability, it's been creating a coordinated way for customers to access everything Taranaki can offer," Eggers said.

He said the investment gives the sector the ability to scale its efforts and unlock lucrative opportunities for businesses of every size across the province.

The $3 million grant will cover core operating costs to establish a commercially sustainable model. The money will go towards generating leads, coordinating bids, lifting compliance capabilities and giving international partners a single point of contact for the region.

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Onaero Bay Holiday Park is reopening its gates right as the 2026 whitebait season begins. National campground management company Penny has secured a five-year lease with the New Plymouth District Council to operate the popular coastal spot.

Nestled right on the mouth of the Onaero River, the holiday park features a mix of powered and tent sites just a short walk from the beach.

Timing for the handover aligns perfectly with the start of the whitebaiting season, which runs from 1 September to 30 October.

In a council press release, New Plymouth District Mayor Max Brough welcomed the fresh management and the return of a classic Kiwi camping experience.

"What could be better than a day on the Onaero River followed by fresh whitebait fritters back at your tent or caravan?" Brough said.

"It’s also an awesome place for surfcasting or for just getting away and letting the kids run wild like generations of Kiwis have done before them. So, grab your fishing kit, book a campsite on Penny and get out there."

The New Plymouth District Council owns a total of six campgrounds across the region. Alongside Onaero, there's also Belt Road and Fitzroy Beach in New Plymouth, as well as sites in Oakura, Waitara and Urenui.

All six are leased out and managed privately.

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New Plymouth District residents are being asked to help shape how the council and the district's incoming water services company handle public consultation.

The New Plymouth District Council and Wai Hononga Water Services have opened public feedback on their draft Significance and Engagement policies.

These legal documents determine exactly when and how the community will be involved in significant decisions affecting the region.

NPDC has updated its existing policy with the aim of creating a simpler and more transparent process for locals.

NPDC Manager Strategic Planning Renee Davies said the proposed changes provide clearer guidance on when the public can expect to have input while supporting more accessible ways to take part.

"We want to make sure people have a genuine opportunity to be involved in decisions that matter to them which is why these policies are so important," Davies said.

She encouraged residents to review the draft and let the council know if they have struck the right balance.

Wai Hononga, a new Council-Controlled Organisation (CCO), is set to take over drinking water and wastewater services for the New Plymouth District starting July 1st 2027.

Wai Hononga Strategic and Te Tiriti Partnership Director Mark Hall said it is crucial to establish clear communication guidelines from the beginning.

"This policy sets out what people can expect from us and how their views will be considered," Hall said. "It will help guide how we engage on future water services strategies and other significant decisions."

Both organisations will host drop-in sessions for those wanting to ask questions before making a formal submission.

The first session is scheduled for Wednesday 16 September from 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm at the NPDC Civic Centre, and a second session will take place on Tuesday 22 September from 10.30 am to 11.30 am in the boardroom at Waitara Library.

Feedback remains open until September 30 via the NPDC website 👇

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Work is beginning this month to rebuild a section of State Highway 3 through the Awakino Gorge, with the goal of restoring two-lane access by mid-December.

Road crews have just finished installing four large drainage culverts under the highway to keep the active slip area dry.

Severe weather in April caused widespread damage and a massive slip, reducing the vital route linking North Taranaki, the Waikato, and the King Country to a single lane. Workers have spent months clearing debris and stabilising the site to manage traffic safely.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is now shifting focus to building the road out and away from the main slip site. A new retaining wall will support this realigned section of highway.

Moving the road away from the slip allows the hillside to settle naturally over time.

Andrew Corkill, NZTA Director of Regional Relationships for Waikato and the Bay of Plenty, says the new culverts will keep the area drier, while a rockfall barrier and containment area will protect the highway from future debris.

"Together, these measures will restore 2-lane access through this section of SH3 Awakino Gorge and provide a safer, more reliable connection for the communities, businesses, freight operators, emergency services and other road users who rely on this route," Corkill says.

Construction on the new section begins this month.

The second lane is on track to reopen in mid-December, depending on weather and site conditions, while minor finishing work will continue into next year.

Corkill says the project is complex because of the narrow gorge and active slip, requiring precise scheduling.

"The work includes preparing the site, installing the piles and anchors that will support the retaining wall, building the wall and new section of road, and completing the drainage, pavement, barriers and surfacing," he says.

Stop/go traffic management will remain in place while the new section is built. Access could still change at short notice if ground conditions or site safety require it.

Alongside this work, NZTA is progressing a $50 million Awakino Gorge resilience package announced in Budget 2026.

This Crown-funded programme aims to identify and prioritise improvements like scour protection, slope stabilisation, and drainage upgrades between Ladies Mile and the Awakino Tunnel Bypass.

NZTA plans to stage high-priority resilience works early while finalising the wider programme for the existing state highway corridor.

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Patients receiving treatment at the Taranaki Cancer Centre are benefiting from a new permanent specialist pharmacist role designed to keep complex care plans on track.

Senior oncology clinical pharmacist Diana Harkin is now based directly inside the centre's oncology pharmacy. Her office sits just metres from the treatment area, connected to the nurses' station by a sliding window. This close physical proximity allows her to collaborate instantly with doctors, nurses and cancer nurse specialists to monitor patients at every stage of their treatment.

Harkin says being stationed right next door makes a significant difference for both staff and patients.

"It means I can answer questions straight away and work through complex medication issues as they arise," she says. "Talking directly with nurses and patients helps us keep treatment plans on track and respond quickly when changes are needed."

A crucial part of her day involves reviewing chemotherapy treatments to guarantee doses are safe before they reach the patient. Oncology medicines can be highly toxic, requiring careful checks against a patient's blood results, existing health conditions and potential side effects from previous rounds of treatment. Harkin works alongside a team of experienced pharmacy technicians who handle the ordering, dispensing and claiming of these medications.

"We're treating cancer, so treatment needs to be effective, but we also need to consider blood results, side effects, other health conditions and any other medications they might be taking," Harkin says.

The logistics of providing cancer care in Taranaki add another layer of complexity to the role. Many chemotherapy drugs used locally are individually prepared in Auckland and transported down to New Plymouth. This requires strict coordination to ensure the medication is ready precisely when patients need it, which can be challenging if a patient's health status changes at the last minute.

Pharmacy professional lead for Taranaki Kasey Wheatley says while clinical pharmacists have supported local cancer services for years, having a dedicated expert permanently on site strengthens the entire system.

"Having a dedicated oncology pharmacist based within the cancer centre means specialist advice is available when it's needed," Wheatley says. "That's beneficial for both clinical teams and our patients."

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🌴 Finishing touches are complete for the new pedestrian space around the Cenotaph on Queen Street, with planter boxes, seating, bollards and road markings now in place.

The road has reopened in one direction, with entry open to left-turning traffic from St Aubyn Street.

The temporary changes, co-funded by NZTA Waka Kotahi, are designed to improve safety for pedestrians, drivers and visitors to the War Memorial.

After 12 months, a report will be provided to elected members containing road user data, public feedback and behavioural observations that will inform future decisions on the site.

Have you been to check it out yet?

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Except - WHY are there 4 car parks along the sea-ward edge of the War Memorial itself ?- Couldn' that area have beenn left blank or coloured Greeen to create the ambiance of the War Memeorial being in a garden and not on the edge of a car park!! - Whiskey Walker","is_approved":true,"created_at":"$D2026-09-04T23:48:36.000Z","parent_id":null,"newsletter_opt_in":false,"poll_id":null,"source":"facebook","external_id":"1581898477281181_966426273143741","source_post_id":"281672138979022_1581898477281181","source_permalink":"https://www.facebook.com/1547364127401283/posts/1581898477281181?comment_id=966426273143741","avatar_url":null,"source_status":"active","external_deleted_at":null,"last_synced_at":"$D2026-09-30T20:28:04.693Z","moderation_status":"approved","moderation_reason":"constructive_feedback","moderation_model":"gemini-3.5-flash","moderation_version":1,"moderated_at":"$D2026-09-18T00:58:06.788Z","moderation_manual_override":false,"is_visible":true},{"id":"0dddde95-eebb-4209-83d5-f387c60f0552","article_id":"9f5dbbee-8f9e-4613-8274-d6f54b293059","name":"Facebook user","email":"facebook@taranakimedia.invalid","content":"Looks very nice a big improvement","is_approved":true,"created_at":"$D2026-09-04T23:53:02.000Z","parent_id":null,"newsletter_opt_in":false,"poll_id":null,"source":"facebook","external_id":"1581898477281181_1481272187385389","source_post_id":"281672138979022_1581898477281181","source_permalink":"https://www.facebook.com/1547364127401283/posts/1581898477281181?comment_id=1481272187385389","avatar_url":null,"source_status":"active","external_deleted_at":null,"last_synced_at":"$D2026-09-30T20:28:04.693Z","moderation_status":"approved","moderation_reason":"positive_comment","moderation_model":"gemini-3.5-flash","moderation_version":1,"moderated_at":"$D2026-09-18T00:58:06.788Z","moderation_manual_override":false,"is_visible":true},{"id":"281b46d3-3712-45a8-9979-c3775d129092","article_id":"9f5dbbee-8f9e-4613-8274-d6f54b293059","name":"Facebook user","email":"facebook@taranakimedia.invalid","content":"So much better!","is_approved":true,"created_at":"$D2026-09-04T23:58:24.000Z","parent_id":null,"newsletter_opt_in":false,"poll_id":null,"source":"facebook","external_id":"1581898477281181_897379383197866","source_post_id":"281672138979022_1581898477281181","source_permalink":"https://www.facebook.com/1547364127401283/posts/1581898477281181?comment_id=897379383197866","avatar_url":null,"source_status":"active","external_deleted_at":null,"last_synced_at":"$D2026-09-30T20:28:04.693Z","moderation_status":"approved","moderation_reason":"positive_comment","moderation_model":"gemini-3.5-flash","moderation_version":1,"moderated_at":"$D2026-09-18T00:58:06.788Z","moderation_manual_override":false,"is_visible":true},{"id":"3399988a-5d00-4b86-a536-9c4c87a373fa","article_id":"9f5dbbee-8f9e-4613-8274-d6f54b293059","name":"Facebook user","email":"facebook@taranakimedia.invalid","content":"Wow looks Awesume","is_approved":true,"created_at":"$D2026-09-05T00:06:22.000Z","parent_id":null,"newsletter_opt_in":false,"poll_id":null,"source":"facebook","external_id":"1581898477281181_2463326204149670","source_post_id":"281672138979022_1581898477281181","source_permalink":"https://www.facebook.com/1547364127401283/posts/1581898477281181?comment_id=2463326204149670","avatar_url":null,"source_status":"active","external_deleted_at":null,"last_synced_at":"$D2026-09-30T20:28:04.693Z","moderation_status":"approved","moderation_reason":"positive_comment","moderation_model":"gemini-3.5-flash","moderation_version":1,"moderated_at":"$D2026-09-18T00:58:06.788Z","moderation_manual_override":false,"is_visible":true},{"id":"2d2abfaa-39d8-488c-82c5-186ad168ac9e","article_id":"9f5dbbee-8f9e-4613-8274-d6f54b293059","name":"Facebook user","email":"facebook@taranakimedia.invalid","content":"Absolutely amazing mahi","is_approved":true,"created_at":"$D2026-09-05T00:08:33.000Z","parent_id":null,"newsletter_opt_in":false,"poll_id":null,"source":"facebook","external_id":"1581898477281181_28443916241910608","source_post_id":"281672138979022_1581898477281181","source_permalink":"https://www.facebook.com/1547364127401283/posts/1581898477281181?comment_id=28443916241910608","avatar_url":null,"source_status":"active","external_deleted_at":null,"last_synced_at":"$D2026-09-30T20:28:04.693Z","moderation_status":"approved","moderation_reason":"positive_comment","moderation_model":"gemini-3.5-flash","moderation_version":1,"moderated_at":"$D2026-09-18T00:58:06.788Z","moderation_manual_override":false,"is_visible":true},{"id":"cf83627e-1a84-45ef-9f8c-24c0c588008b","article_id":"9f5dbbee-8f9e-4613-8274-d6f54b293059","name":"Facebook user","email":"facebook@taranakimedia.invalid","content":"Wasted money yet again. If there were daily crowds looking at the Memorial id say well done but there isnt. Other than ANZAC day and the roads closed then anyway. \nJust another legacy build.\nIts about time this bloody council told us of all this pre signed of legacy projects so we know what BS we still have up coming...\nAnd as for 10 yr plans approved... why is there new plans created and signed off when we not even started works on plans from several yrs back.\nTransparency would be great but nothing comes out of council except higher rates, unwanted projects and fip flopped councilors. 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Photos do not show it, but it is actually quite mossy up close.","is_approved":true,"created_at":"$D2026-09-05T01:22:12.000Z","parent_id":null,"newsletter_opt_in":false,"poll_id":null,"source":"facebook","external_id":"1581898477281181_1944186469589074","source_post_id":"281672138979022_1581898477281181","source_permalink":"https://www.facebook.com/1547364127401283/posts/1581898477281181?comment_id=1944186469589074","avatar_url":null,"source_status":"active","external_deleted_at":null,"last_synced_at":"$D2026-09-30T20:28:04.693Z","moderation_status":"approved","moderation_reason":"constructive_feedback","moderation_model":"gemini-3.5-flash","moderation_version":1,"moderated_at":"$D2026-09-18T00:58:06.788Z","moderation_manual_override":false,"is_visible":true},{"id":"7c9083da-7196-48fb-9026-018fc917d8cc","article_id":"9f5dbbee-8f9e-4613-8274-d6f54b293059","name":"Facebook user","email":"facebook@taranakimedia.invalid","content":"Love it.","is_approved":true,"created_at":"$D2026-09-05T02:05:04.000Z","parent_id":null,"newsletter_opt_in":false,"poll_id":null,"source":"facebook","external_id":"1581898477281181_1640563170928756","source_post_id":"281672138979022_1581898477281181","source_permalink":"https://www.facebook.com/1547364127401283/posts/1581898477281181?comment_id=1640563170928756","avatar_url":null,"source_status":"active","external_deleted_at":null,"last_synced_at":"$D2026-09-30T20:28:04.693Z","moderation_status":"approved","moderation_reason":"positive_comment","moderation_model":"gemini-3.5-flash","moderation_version":1,"moderated_at":"$D2026-09-18T00:58:06.788Z","moderation_manual_override":false,"is_visible":true},{"id":"14e6e9b4-770b-40ef-a60e-08a66db8120b","article_id":"9f5dbbee-8f9e-4613-8274-d6f54b293059","name":"Facebook user","email":"facebook@taranakimedia.invalid","content":"Fake grass is a sad choice, car parks taken away and put back in silly places. 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