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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.

Admin User8 hours 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 Skilling1 month 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 Skilling1 month 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 Skilling1 month 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 Skilling1 month 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 Skilling1 month 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 Skilling1 month 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 Skilling2 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 Skilling2 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.

Admin User5 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 Skilling5 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 Skilling5 months ago