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Massive Underground Water Leak Discovered at New Plymouth District Council Civic Centre

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.

Tony Skilling1 day ago

Community Awards

Local Legends Honoured at New Plymouth District Council Youth and Citizens' Awards

One youth and ten citizens have been recognised for their outstanding community contributions at the annual New Plymouth District Council awards.

Tony Skilling6 days ago

Council Reform

South Taranaki and Stratford Councils Back Two-Council Model for Reform

South Taranaki and Stratford district councils have voted to support a two-council model for local government reform, rejecting a single region-wide authority.

Tony Skilling2 weeks ago

Council Reform

NPDC to Hold Extraordinary Meeting on Local Government Reforms and $1.3M Cost

New Plymouth District Council is meeting to decide on the Taranaki Future Local Government Programme, which could cost the council over $660,000.

Tony Skilling2 weeks ago

Rates Cap

Government to Legally Cap Local Council Rate Increases at Four Percent

Local Government Minister Simon Watts has announced a new policy introducing a two to four percent target range for annual rate increases per capita.

Tony Skilling2 weeks ago

RMA Reform

Government Scraps Council-Iwi Resource Management Agreements Ahead of RMA Reforms

The Coalition Government has blocked existing and pending Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements from transferring into New Zealand's new planning framework.

Tony Skilling2 weeks ago

Council Reform

NPDC to Progress 'Pathfinder' Proposal on Future of Taranaki Local Government

New Plymouth District Council has agreed to draft a 'Pathfinder' proposal on local government reform to submit to the Government by August 9.

Tony Skilling2 weeks ago

Community Event

Lepperton Community Invited to Manutahi Park Planting Day

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.

Tony Skilling3 weeks ago

Council Reform

NPDC to decide on fast-track local government reform timeline

New Plymouth District Council will hold an extraordinary meeting to choose its strategic direction and timeline for the Taranaki Future Local Government reform programme.

Tony Skilling3 weeks ago

Heritage Funding

Inglewood's historic St Andrew's Church secures $100k heritage grant

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.

Tony Skilling3 weeks ago

Public Notice

New Plymouth District Council Seeks Public Input on 10-Year Plan

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.

Tony Skilling3 weeks ago

Local Council

Councillor Murray Chong Monitors Devon Street West Cycleway Traffic Ahead of September Vote

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.

Tony Skilling1 month ago

Videos

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First "Tim Tam" Cycleway Separators Removed

Taranaki Media5 months ago

David Lean Memorial Fund Announcement

Taranaki Media9 months ago

Max Brough Elected Mayor of New Plymouth District

Taranaki Media9 months ago