New Plymouth District Council

11/06/2026

There’s plenty happening across the district right now - here’s a quick look at how some of our key projects are tracking 👇

10/06/2026

Our libraries do more than lend books. A national survey shows Puke Ariki and our community libraries help build happiness, connection and a love of reading. Read more here: https://bit.ly/43o5TNJ

10/06/2026

Do you get your rates by post? Switch to emailed rates and be in to win an animal encounter at Brooklands Zoo! See all the details and Ts&Cs 👉 https://bit.ly/3Qfgw2n

08/06/2026

Tom Cruise, Rowan Atkinson, Cilla Black, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Slash… and hard-drinking, cigarette-chewing donkey. The TSB Showplace looks back on its first century as it prepares for its second.

Tom Cruise, Rowan Atkinson, Cilla Black, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Don McLean, Slash…. The TSB Showplace has seen its share of celebrities over the last century, but a hard-drinking, cigarette-chewing donkey was one of the most memorable.​

07/06/2026

We’re thrilled TSB is back on board as naming rights sponsor for the TSB Festival of Lights, returning to Pukekura Park from 19 December to 24 January 2027. We also welcome new partner New Plymouth Airport and support from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Events Boost Fund.

NPDC’s iconic TSB Festival of Lights is set to shine for summers to come, with TSB renewing its naming rights sponsorship and New Plymouth Airport and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) Events Boost Fund coming on board.

04/06/2026

Our new Egmont Road car park on the edge of Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki is looking good! It’ll be ready for use by the end of July, connecting directly to the Waiwhakaiho Track. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4tLIHDE

03/06/2026

We’ve started drilling at three sites near Lepperton to find an additional water source for properties in and north of Waitara. If the aquifer is able to give us a sufficient amount of good-quality water, it’ll be easier for us to meet growing demand from population growth and also keep the taps flowing in our northern areas during an emergency.

NPDC is looking underground for an additional water source to supply residents and businesses around and north of Waitara.

02/06/2026

What a special month of celebrations for Pukekura Park’s 150th anniversary 🌿 A huge thank you to everyone who came along and helped make it so memorable!

Enjoy some highlights below and browse more photos here: https://bit.ly/4dNj92Y

29/05/2026

Mayor Max says the $50m Budget boost to fix SH3 through the Awakino Gorge is a major and long-overdue win for Taranaki.

New Plymouth District Mayor Max Brough has welcomed the Government’s $50 million Budget commitment to improve State Highway 3 through the Awakino Gorge, calling it a major and long-overdue win for Taranaki.

29/05/2026

Go paperless, go wild! Sign up to get your rates by email and be in to win an animal encounter at Brooklands Zoo! See all the details and Ts&Cs 👇

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