Stories tagged with "NPDC"
The East End Surf Life Saving Club has installed a new rainwater storage system funded by NPDC's Community Climate Action Fund to wash down rescue gear and reduce mains water usage.
New Plymouth District Council is meeting to decide on the Taranaki Future Local Government Programme, which could cost the council over $660,000.
A $20,000 donation from local residents has enabled the digitisation of 178 issues of the Taranaki Gazette, now searchable online through Puke Ariki.
New Plymouth District Council has agreed to draft a 'Pathfinder' proposal on local government reform to submit to the Government by August 9.
Residents are invited to help plant native trees at Lepperton's new Manutahi Park this Saturday, marking a major step in the development of the community greenspace.
New Plymouth District Council will hold an extraordinary meeting to choose its strategic direction and timeline for the Taranaki Future Local Government reform programme.
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 District Council has appointed infrastructure veteran Anthony Wilson as the new chairperson of the Wai Hononga Water Services Limited board.
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.
New Plymouth District Council has cancelled bin collections today as an Orange Strong Wind Warning remains in place for Taranaki with gusts of up to 130km/h.
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.
New Plymouth District Council faces escalating vandalism costs, including an $8,000 repair bill for a Pukekura Park slide damaged in a recent fire.
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.
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.
New electronic vehicle-activated safety signs have been installed on Pukearuhe Road near Mimi School to slow down drivers and protect children using the school bus.
Ageing alder trees along Devon Street East are being replaced with native planting as part of the Devon Street Green Masterplan.
The New Plymouth District Council is reviewing CBD parking, including hourly rates and mobility spaces, and is calling for public feedback before May 29.
Contractors have begun replacing controversial concrete cycleway separators with rubber alternatives along Devon Street as part of a New Plymouth District Council trial.
The New Plymouth District Council has lifted the precautionary boil water notice for Bell Block and The Links after clear test results, but the notice remains in place for the New Plymouth Airport.
New Plymouth District Council debated the controversial "Tim Tam" cycleway barriers, ultimately approving a localised trial of alternative separators while the majority of the existing infrastructure remains.
New Plymouth District Councillors unanimously voted to reinstate the Age and Accessibility Working Party for a 12-month term, following strong community deputations and a mayoral apology for previous distress.
New Plymouth District Council has identified over $545,000 in cost savings for the Queen Street development, reducing the project's budget from $3.5 million to approximately $2.9 million through design adjustments.
New Plymouth District Councillor and former police officer John Woodward has released his 400-page autobiography, "Risking It All," detailing his frontline career and experiences challenging internal corruption.
New Plymouth Mayor Max Brough has indicated a potential return of the popular Winter Festival of Lights in 2027, provided it can be delivered within strict budget constraints.
New Plymouth District Council has secured a five-year deal with the New Plymouth Airport solar farm, enabling the TSB Festival of Lights and other council operations to run on 100% renewable electricity, achieving zero emissions for the upc
Following the final declaration of local body election results, this overview introduces the eight newly-elected NPDC councillors and their stated positions on key issues.
The final New Plymouth District Council election results, including a significant volume of special votes, confirm EJ Barrett has unseated Bryan Vickery, and Max Brough is the new Mayor.
Preliminary New Plymouth District Council election results indicate EJ Barrett has unseated Bryan Vickery in the Kaitake-Ngāmotu ward, with final results awaiting special votes.
Ageing alder trees in the New Plymouth CBD have been replaced with native shade trees and street-level greenery.
New Plymouth's CBD is getting a green facelift, replacing ageing Italian alders on Devon Street with native shade trees and greenery to enhance safety and amenity as part of the City Centre Strategy.
Destination Kāwaroa has opened its second and third stages, featuring new towers, slides, and a flying fox, built through a collaborative public-private partnership.
