Stories tagged with "Community"
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.
Police are seeking public assistance and witnesses following an assault on Elliot Street in New Plymouth on Sunday 30 August.
The new pedestrian space around the Queen Street Cenotaph is complete, with seating, planting and safety improvements in place.
Onaero Bay Holiday Park has reopened under a new five-year lease with Penny, just in time for the start of the 2026 whitebaiting season.
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.
Taranaki Base Hospital's "Sunday Surgery" initiative has helped reduce the orthopaedic surgery waitlist for patients waiting longer than four months by 388 since the start of the year.
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 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 Taranaki Health Foundation has launched its second annual Million Steps Challenge to raise funds for comfort enhancements at the Methanex Neonatal Unit.
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.
A man is in custody and schools were placed into lockdown as a precaution following a firearms incident on Oberon Street in Stratford.
Taranaki food rescue charity On The House has expanded its capacity with a new electric refrigerated truck and a massive walk-in freezer.
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.
Rotokare Scenic Reserve is appealing for community support after its only on-road vehicle was stolen in Rotorua and destroyed by fire.
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.
Taranaki Police impounded vehicles, arrested four people, and issued dozens of fines during a weekend operation targeting dangerous driving and hostile behavior in the region.
Hayden Tasker has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a 22-year non-parole period for the murder of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming in a deliberate vehicle attack.
A legal letter from Foy & Halse to Toi Foundation has forced a restart of the 28-day community consultation period for the proposed TSB and Heartland Bank merger.
South Taranaki and Stratford district councils have voted to support a two-council model for local government reform, rejecting a single region-wide authority.
Police have arrested three people and recovered Inglewood's beloved Pink Panther statue after it was allegedly stolen overnight.
A guide for patients and visitors on how to access and navigate Te Rau Mātāpuna o Taranaki, the new six-storey East Wing at Taranaki Base Hospital.
A $20,000 donation from local residents has enabled the digitisation of 178 issues of the Taranaki Gazette, now searchable online through Puke Ariki.
Taranaki bakeries are experiencing a surge in customers after popular food influencer Kosmos rated several local pie shops during his nationwide tour.
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.
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.
The Toi Foundation has reopened public consultation on the proposed $620 million sale of TSB Bank to Heartland Bank, extending the deadline to August 12th after admitting a calculation error.
A time capsule containing medical equipment, photos, and historic items has been buried outside the new East Wing Building at Taranaki Base Hospital to mark its completion.
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.
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 Taranaki Community Accountability Society has threatened High Court action against Toi Foundation to halt the proposed merger of TSB and Heartland Bank.
The Puanga event is underway at the Stratford War Memorial Hall, featuring lighting displays, kids crafts, fire poi, and food trucks.
The Toi Foundation is reopening the public consultation period for the proposed TSB and Heartland Bank merger after an error cut the initial feedback window short.
The transition to Taranaki Base Hospital's new East Wing is complete for the maternity team following the final delivery in the old ward and the first birth in the new facility.
South Taranaki's Kāpiti Kikorangi Triple Cream Blue has won the Supreme Champion title at the 2026 International Cheese & Dairy Awards in the United Kingdom.
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.
The Emergency Department at Taranaki Base Hospital has begun operating from its new space in the East Wing Building, with public access now directed through Gate 1 or Gate 3.
The state-of-the-art East Wing Building at Taranaki Base Hospital has begun welcoming patients, bringing critical services like the Emergency Department and Maternity under one roof.
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 family of Phoebe Nolly, who survived a serious crash on State Highway 43 near Toko, has shared a positive update as she moves out of intensive care and prepares for brain injury rehabilitation.
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.
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.
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 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.
New Zealanders have until July 2nd to submit feedback on a controversial private member's bill that proposes locking biological definitions of sex into statutory law.
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.
A permanent community fund has been established through the Taranaki Foundation to support Age Concern Taranaki amid a dramatic rise in elder abuse cases.
The Destination Kāwaroa project has won the Beca Award for Excellence in Placemaking at the LGFA Taituarā Local Government Excellence Awards.
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.
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 TUKU: Open Studio exhibition at Puke Ariki invites visitors to watch emerging Taranaki artists create art in real time.
A Givealittle page has been set up to support Mark and Odette as Mark awaits an urgent double lung transplant in Auckland while Odette pauses her business to care for him.
The South Taranaki District Council has launched a public survey asking residents to weigh in on whether Taranaki should have one or two councils under upcoming local government reforms.
A Givealittle fundraiser for Phoebe, who was critically injured in the Toko crash, has raised $26,500 within a day to support her family at Wellington Hospital.
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.
A Givealittle page has been established to support the family of Phoebe, an Inglewood teenager who is fighting for her life in Wellington Hospital following a serious crash in Toko.
Stratford-born axeman Jack Jordan has claimed a historic fourth consecutive Stihl Timbersports World Trophy title and set a new world record time of 50.84 seconds in Hungary.
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.
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.
Launched in late 2025, Korito-based social enterprise Green Loop is now diverting 1,000 litres of commercial food waste from landfills each week to create nutrient-rich soil.
Taranaki governance leader Dion Tuuta has been appointed as the country's new Secretary for Māori Development and chief executive of Te Puni Kōkiri.
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.
Taranaki residents have four weeks to submit feedback on a proposed $620 million merger between TSB and Heartland Bank, with public consultation now open.
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.
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.
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.
The Taranaki Motorsport Facility Charitable Trust has ceased attempts to develop a motorsport facility at Stratford Park, citing unviable noise and access restrictions.
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.
The newly named Te Rau Mātāpuna o Taranaki east wing at Taranaki Base Hospital is preparing to open, featuring state-of-the-art seismic engineering and eco-friendly design.
Construction on the next stage of Eltham’s Town Centre Revitalisation is set to begin in early June 2026, bringing major upgrades to Stark Park.
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.
Community boards in Inglewood, Clifton, and Waitara have funded five new public automated external defibrillators to help save lives during cardiac arrests.
The Mighty Midhirst, formerly known as the Midhirst Tavern, has reopened following a major transformation that includes a new garden bar area.
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.
Taranaki Base Hospital's new six-storey East Wing building has been officially blessed and named Te Rau Mātāpuna o Taranaki ahead of its phased opening.
The iconic Midhirst Pub is officially reopening on Monday 18th May as the Mighty Midhirst under new owners Jen, Des, and whānau after months of closure.
Photos from the 10am ANZAC Parade and Civic Service held at Queen Street and the Cenotaph in New Plymouth.
The New Plymouth ANZAC Dawn Service and Wreath Laying Service was captured in photos by Tony Skilling.
Taranaki is forecast to experience fine weather and comfortable temperatures over the Easter weekend, with daylight saving also ending this Sunday.
MetService has issued Orange Weather Warnings for heavy rain and strong wind from Thursday into Friday for the Taranaki region, with Civil Defence urging residents to prepare.
New Plymouth District councillors have voted to renew their membership of Local Government New Zealand for another year, following debate over costs and the value of the organisation.
