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Photos: Taranaki Careers Expo 2026

The 2026 Taranaki Careers Expo brought more than 40 career and training exhibitors to TSB Stadium.

Tony Skilling1 month ago

Careers Expo

Taranaki Careers Expo 2026 to Showcase Diverse Industries at TSB Stadium

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.

Tony Skilling1 month ago

Summer Festival

Rock the Bowl festival returns to New Plymouth with Carl Cox and Fat Freddy's Drop

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.

Tony Skilling1 month ago

Arts

Steph Julian Named Puke Ariki's First Writer in Residence

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.

Tony Skilling1 month ago

Award Winner

TSB Festival of Lights Wins National Award After Drawing 162,500 Visitors

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.

Tony Skilling1 month ago

Community Event

Photos: Puanga event underway at Stratford War Memorial Hall

The Puanga event is underway at the Stratford War Memorial Hall, featuring lighting displays, kids crafts, fire poi, and food trucks.

Tony Skilling2 months ago

Public Meeting

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to host public meeting in New Plymouth

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.

Tony Skilling2 months ago

New Facility

Photos: First look at Taranaki Base Hospital's new acute services building

An official opening ceremony has been held for Te Rau Mātāpuna o Taranaki, the new acute services building at Taranaki Base Hospital, with services transitioning from Monday.

Tony Skilling2 months ago

Event

Immersive Light Experience 'Darklight' Coming to New Plymouth's TSB Showplace

The acclaimed immersive light and sound experience Darklight: The Hidden World is set to transform New Plymouth's TSB Showplace this September and October.

Tony Skilling2 months ago

Public Meeting

New Plymouth Mayor Calls Public Meeting Over Proposed TSB and Heartland Bank Merger

Mayor Max Brough is hosting a public meeting this Thursday to gather community feedback on the proposed merger between TSB and Heartland Bank.

Tony Skilling3 months ago

Motorsport

Taranaki Tarmac Rally Set to Return to the Region This Month

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.

Tony Skilling3 months ago

Innovation

Techstars Startup Weekend Set to Return to South Taranaki This July

The 11th regional Techstars Startup Weekend Taranaki will take place in Hāwera from 31 July to 2 August, offering local innovators a 54-hour business development event.

Tony Skilling3 months ago

Festival Update

TSB Renews Naming Rights for New Plymouth's Iconic Festival of Lights

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.

Tony Skilling3 months ago

Surfing

Top Surfers Head to Fitzroy Beach for Egmont Honey Pro LQS

Fitzroy Beach is set to host top-ranked surfers from New Zealand and Australia this weekend for the Egmont Honey Pro LQS, the final stop of the regional qualifying series.

Tony Skilling3 months ago

Community Event

Photos: Tours of Pukekura Park Fernery and Display Houses

NPDC is running tours of the Fernery and Display Houses at Pukekura Park this week as part of the park's 150-year anniversary events.

Tony Skilling3 months ago

Royal Honour

Suzanne Porter Receives Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit Insignia

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.

Tony Skilling4 months ago

ANZAC Day

Photos: New Plymouth Anzac parade and civic service

Photos from the 10am ANZAC Parade and Civic Service held at Queen Street and the Cenotaph in New Plymouth.

Tony Skilling4 months ago

ANZAC Day

Photos: New Plymouth Anzac dawn and wreath-laying services

The New Plymouth ANZAC Dawn Service and Wreath Laying Service was captured in photos by Tony Skilling.

Tony Skilling4 months ago

Community Event

Taranaki Truck Show Rolls Into Bell Block to Support Taranaki Retreat

The annual Taranaki Truck Show is being held at Hickford Park in Bell Block today to raise funds for the Taranaki Retreat mental health charity.

Tony Skilling6 months ago

AmeriCARna

Photos: AmeriCARna 2026 across Taranaki

AmeriCARna 2026 has kicked off in Taranaki, featuring convoys traveling through New Plymouth, Stratford, Hawera, Waitara, Inglewood, and Opunake Beach.

Tony Skilling6 months ago

Cruise Ship

Photos: Coral Princess arrives at Port Taranaki

The Coral Princess has arrived at Port Taranaki with over 1,800 passengers, marking the only cruise ship visit to Taranaki this season.

Tony Skilling6 months ago

AmeriCARna Hāwera

AmeriCARna rolls into Hāwera with muscle cars, markets, and high-octane displays

Hāwera is gearing up for a massive afternoon of American muscle cars, live music, markets, and the thrilling Acceleration Display as the AmeriCARna convoy arrives.

Tony Skilling6 months ago

Festival Guide

A local's guide to the top 10 things to see and do during AmeriCARna 2026

Discover the ultimate guide to Taranaki's four-day AmeriCARna festival, featuring beach cruises, street parties, heritage rail trips, and high-octane displays.

Tony Skilling7 months ago

Heritage Rail

Step back in time with a heritage rail and museum adventure this AmeriCARna Friday

Steam Incorporated is offering a unique heritage package combining a 1950s rail journey alongside the AmeriCARna convoy with a visit to South Taranaki's world-renowned Tawhiti Museum.

Tony Skilling7 months ago

Family Day Out

Action-packed family day out planned for New Plymouth with trains, tractors, and planes

New Plymouth's CBD is set to host an ultimate family day out on 28 February, featuring AmeriCARnival, heritage train rides, and Puke Ariki's interactive Rescue exhibition.

Tony Skilling8 months ago

Heritage Rail

Heritage 'big red train' returns to Taranaki for AmeriCARna weekend rail experiences

Steam Incorporated's iconic heritage train is returning to Taranaki to offer a series of scenic rail journeys alongside the AmeriCARna festival from 26 February to 1 March.

Tony Skilling8 months ago

Festival of Lights

Aerial circus, live music, and sound healing headline packed Festival of Lights weekend

Pukekura Park's Festival of Lights is hosting a massive weekend line-up featuring the Dream Garden aerial circus, live music from Mazbou Q, a sound healing session, and the popular festival quiz.

Tony Skilling8 months ago

Community Event

Photos: Festival of Lights on New Year’s Eve

Photos capture the vibrant atmosphere at the Festival of Lights during New Year's Eve celebrations.

Tony Skilling8 months ago

NYE Celebration

Pukekura Park Rings in New Year 2026 with Festival of Lights Celebration

Pukekura Park transforms into a vibrant New Year's Eve destination with live music, family-friendly entertainment, and stunning light installations as part of the TSB Festival of Lights.

Tony Skilling8 months ago

Rainy Day Guide

Taranaki's Top 10 Indoor Attractions for Rainy Days

Discover 10 world-class indoor attractions across Taranaki, from interactive museums and art galleries to aquatic centres and trampoline parks, perfect for keeping the family entertained when the weather turns.

Tony Skilling8 months ago

Race Night

Stratford Speedway: Ramp Demolition Derby and Champs Race Tonight

Stratford Speedway roars to life tonight with the Ramp Demolition Derby featuring 26 cars, alongside the Repco Taranaki Superstock Champs and Zodiac Signs Taranaki Minisprint Champs.

Tony Skilling8 months ago

Festive Event

Christmas at the Bowl: Festive Show and Fireworks Light Up Pukekura Park Tonight

Taranaki's beloved Christmas at the Bowl returns to the Bowl of Brooklands tonight, promising an evening of live music, a festive variety show, and a spectacular fireworks finale.

Tony Skilling9 months ago

Festival Launch

TSB Festival of Lights Kicks Off Five Weeks of Art and Entertainment in Pukekura Park

The TSB Festival of Lights launches tonight at Pukekura Park, offering five weeks of stunning light installations, diverse live entertainment, and family-friendly activities, free for all to enjoy.

Tony Skilling9 months ago

Festival Revival

New Plymouth's Winter Festival of Lights Could Return in 2027, Mayor Signals

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.

Tony Skilling9 months ago

Local Event

Photos: Royal A&P Show in Stratford

Highlights from the Royal A&P Show held in Stratford.

Tony Skilling9 months ago

Night Sky

Aurora Australis Possible in Taranaki Tonight: Watch for Southern Lights

An intense burst of solar activity means Taranaki residents may have a chance to see or photograph the Aurora Australis tonight, particularly from darker rural locations with clear southern views.

Tony Skilling10 months ago

Animal Welfare

Taranaki Animal Protection Trust Hosts Family Fun Day to Fund Vet Bills

The Taranaki Animal Protection Trust is holding "Claws for a Cause," a family fun day at East End Reserve on Saturday, November 8, to raise crucial funds for mounting vet bills and support their rescue efforts for over 500 cats and kittens

Tony Skilling10 months ago

Annual Event

Taranaki Garden Festival Celebrates 38th Year with Diverse Gardens and Events

The Centuria Taranaki Garden Festival, named New Zealand’s Favourite Event in 2023, is now open until November 9, showcasing 43 gardens and over 30 talks, tours, and workshops across the region.

Tony Skilling10 months ago

Infrastructure Update

Watch: Mt Messenger Bypass Tunnel Achieves Major Breakthrough Milestone

Tunnel crews on the Te Ara o Te Ata (Mt Messenger Bypass) project have successfully broken through the top section of the 235-metre tunnel, marking a significant step towards a safer and more reliable State Highway 3 route.

Tony Skilling10 months ago

Green Initiative

TSB Festival of Lights to Run on Zero Emissions Thanks to New Plymouth Airport Solar Farm

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

Tony Skilling10 months ago

Fund Renamed

Watch: New Plymouth Mayoral Relief Fund Renamed to Honour Former Mayor David "Daisy" Lean

New Plymouth's mayoral relief fund has been renamed the David Lean Memorial Mayoral Relief Fund to honour the former mayor's legacy of community care and environmental focus.

Tony Skilling11 months ago

Public Strike

Watch: Public Service Workers "Mega Strike" Marches Through New Plymouth CBD

Hundreds of healthcare, education, and community service workers marched through New Plymouth's CBD in a nationwide "mega strike" protesting low pay and working conditions.

Tony Skilling11 months ago

Festival Pause

WOMAD Taranaki Pauses 2026 Festival Amid Rising Costs and Sponsorship Challenges

WOMAD Taranaki will take a "purposeful rest" in 2026, with organisers citing rising operational costs and a tougher sponsorship market as reasons for the pause, aiming to return in 2027.

Tony Skilling1 year ago

Playground Opening

Destination Kāwaroa Celebrates Launch of Stages 2 & 3 with "Big Day of Play" Event

Destination Kāwaroa officially launched Stages 2 and 3 with a "Big Day of Play," expanding the inclusive coastal playground with new features, largely funded by philanthropy and grants.

Tony Skilling1 year ago

Official Opening

Photos: Destination Kāwaroa stages two and three open

Destination Kāwaroa has opened its second and third stages, featuring new towers, slides, and a flying fox, built through a collaborative public-private partnership.

Tony Skilling1 year ago

Sneak Peek

Photos: Destination Kāwaroa stages two and three near completion

A preview of the new additions to Destination Kāwaroa as stages two and three near completion ahead of the community opening.

Tony Skilling1 year ago

Videos

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RNZAF Black Falcons Display in New Plymouth

Taranaki Media28 February 2026

Stratford Speedway Ramp Demolition Derby

Taranaki Media28 December 2025

Stratford Christmas Lights 2025 Highlights

Taranaki Media23 December 2025

Stratford Christmas Lights 2025 Extended Tour

22 December 2025

Bell Block Christmas Parade 2025

Taranaki Media6 December 2025

Stratford Christmas Parade 2025

Taranaki Media28 November 2025

Education and Healthcare Mega Strike in New Plymouth

Taranaki Media14 November 2025

New Plymouth Christmas Lights 2024

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New Plymouth Christmas Lights 2023

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Places

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Arts, Culture & Heritage

4th Wall Theatre

The 4th Wall Theatre is a privately-owned venue under and has been custom designed to provide an intimate space for theatre performance, music, dance and film. Key Information & Features Auditorium Seats 102 on 4 levels in cabaret style table ...

4th Wall Theatre, New Plymouth

Beaches & Surf

Ahu Ahu Beach

Ahu Ahu is a popular surf break with a sandy beach.

321 Ahu Ahu Road, Kaitake

Venues

Asgard

Asgard is a local event venues destination located in Taranaki, New Zealand.

Asgard, New Plymouth

Venues

Bell Block Hall

Bell Block Hall is a local event venues destination located in Taranaki, New Zealand.

Bell Block Hall, New Plymouth

Faith Communities

CityWestChurch

CityWestChurch is a local event venues destination located in Taranaki, New Zealand.

CityWestChurch, New Plymouth

Venues

Community House - Citizens Advice Bureau

A spacious, bright and comfortable conference room seating 60 theatre style and 30-40 classroom style. Meeting room seats 12. Good kitchen and wheel chair accessible facilities. Whiteboard equipment and data projector ...

Community House - Citizens Advice Bureau, New Plymouth

Parks, Gardens & Playgrounds

East End Reserve

East End Reserve is a local event venues destination located in Taranaki, New Zealand.

East End Reserve, New Plymouth

Education & Training

Emergency Response Training Centre (ERTC)

Our world class facilities include 8 classrooms, Emergency Response Training Centre, Marine Training Centre and a purpose built machinery, heights, confined space, gas testing & permit training area.

Emergency Response Training Centre (ERTC), New Plymouth

Restaurants

Mike's Bistro & Taproom

Mike's Bistro & Taproom is a local event venues destination located in Taranaki, New Zealand.

Mike's Bistro & Taproom, New Plymouth

Adventure & Sport

Mountain View Jetsprint Track

Mountain View Jetsprint Track is a local event venues destination located in Taranaki, New Zealand.

Mountain View Jetsprint Track, Stratford

Education & Training

New Plymouth Boys High School

In an environment of integrity and respect NPBHS engages and prepares confident, well-educated young men.

New Plymouth Boys High School, New Plymouth

Faith Communities

New Plymouth Central Baptist Church

New Plymouth Central Baptist Church is a local event venues destination located in Taranaki, New Zealand.

New Plymouth Central Baptist Church, New Plymouth

Arts, Culture & Heritage

New Plymouth Little Theatre

Our Theatre can seat 88 - 100 people at tables, or 120 using conventional row on row seating. The theatre also has bar and kitchen facilities. The objectives of New Plymouth Little Theatre Society Inc. are: To ...

New Plymouth Little Theatre, New Plymouth

Beaches & Surf

Ngamotu Beach

At the western end of the Coastal Walkway, Ngamotu Beach is the safest swimming beach in the district.

Ngamotu Beach, New Plymouth

B&Bs, Lodges & Retreats

Platinum Lodge

The Platinum Lodge offers exclusive, luxurious accommodation nestled right below the iconic Mount Taranaki. Their philosophy is to offer only the very best, in what still remains a relaxed and unpretentious environment. Platinum lodge is the perfe...

535 Pembroke Road, Stratford East

Venues

TET Stadium & Events Centre

The TET Stadium & Events Centre is a multi-purpose sports and functions venue, centrally located in Taranaki, and just 15 minutes from New Plymouth. Boasting New Zealand’s first Olympic class Mondo athletics track and ...

TET Stadium & Events Centre, Inglewood, North

Venues

TSB Stadium

TSB Stadium is a multi-purpose events centre that can cater for sports, concerts, exhibitions, trade shows dinners, conventions and community events.

TSB Stadium, New Plymouth

Adventure & Sport

Taranaki Cycle Park

The Taranaki Cycle Park was opened in September 2012 and is situated at Hickford Park, Bell Block.

Saint Andrews Drive, Bell Block, New Plymouth

Parks, Gardens & Playgrounds

Taranaki Fringe Garden Festival

Running alongside the main garden festival, the Fringe Festival offers a grassroots look at 'real gardens for real people'. It's an inspiring, friendly tour of diverse local gardens.

50 Devon Street West, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth

Venues

Taranaki Multi-Ethnic Extravaganza

A vibrant and colourful annual festival celebrating the diverse communities within Taranaki, featuring a multicultural parade, incredible food stalls, and non-stop entertainment.

New Plymouth Raceway 1 Rogan Street, Welbourn, New Plymouth

Venues

The Devon Centre

The Devon Centre is a local event venues destination located in Taranaki, New Zealand.

The Devon Centre, New Plymouth

Venues

The Foreshore Market

The Foreshore Market is a local event venues destination located in Taranaki, New Zealand.

The Foreshore Market, New Plymouth

Venues

The New Plymouth Club

The New Plymouth Club is a local event venues destination located in Taranaki, New Zealand.

The New Plymouth Club, New Plymouth

Community Organisations

Toi Foundation

Mā Matou - Creating better outcomes for present and future generations in Taranaki. The Foundation supports in traditional, philanthropic ways, while also looking to the future with a focus on strategic and ...

Toi Foundation, New Plymouth

Family Activities

XP Games

XP Games is a local event venues destination located in Taranaki, New Zealand.

XP Games, New Plymouth