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Community 11 Feb 2013
Emergency Planning is in Communities' Hands

NEW PLYMOUTH — The first step in helping local residents withstand an emergency begins tomorrow night (Tuesday) in Oakura.

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News 8 Feb 2013
Flax Relocation on new Back Beach Access Route

NEW PLYMOUTH — Flax will be relocated next week to improve public safety on a new path that will avoid an urupa at Back Beach.

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Cycling 7 Feb 2013
New Phase for Students' Cycle Skills Training

NEW PLYMOUTH — A popular schools-based cyclist skills programme now has the backing of a naming rights sponsor.

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Council 31 Jan 2013
Committee Finds Councillor in Breach of Code of Conduct

NEW PLYMOUTH — New Plymouth District Council’s Monitoring Committee today unanimously resolved that Councillor Sherril George breached the Council’s Code of Conduct, following her recent letter published in the Taranaki Daily News.

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Entertainment 23 Jan 2013
Kids Branch Out This Summer

NEW PLYMOUTH — Are your kids climbing the walls these school holidays? Well send them down to Pukekura Park on Friday and they can get expert advice on how to climb trees! The Kids Tree Climbing Event is being held on Friday (25 January) from 1pm until 3pm at the Rogan Street Playground.

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Cycling 15 Jan 2013
Cycling Through Summer with Summertime Rolls

NEW PLYMOUTH — Summer is the best time to get out and ride – and the Council has a series of events to help get you going! The Summertime Rolls programme has events for everyone from toddlers to adults, to help people give cycling a go and to see the amazing things that professionals can do on bikes.

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Water 15 Jan 2013
Water Treatment Plan Lagoon De-silting

NEW PLYMOUTH — Work to remove silt from the south lagoon at the New Plymouth Water Treatment Plant began this week.

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Community 11 Jan 2013
Flail Mowing at Herekawe Walkway

NEW PLYMOUTH — Walkers on New Plymouth’s Herekawe Walkway will be seeing a large mower in action from Thursday next week.

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Water 11 Jan 2013
Water Shutdown in Waitara

NEW PLYMOUTH — The water to the following streets in Waitara will be off today (Friday) from 10.30am until 2.30pm: High Street West from Cracroft to Grey streets.

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News 9 Jan 2013
Tree Removals at Colson Road Forestry Block

NEW PLYMOUTH — A recreational area in New Plymouth will be closed next week while up to 20 pine trees are removed.

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Water 9 Jan 2013
Temporary Shutdown of Oakura Water Supply

NEW PLYMOUTH — The water supply to Oakura will be shut down tomorrow evening (Thursday) while a part is replaced on the town’s water main.

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News 8 Jan 2013
Eroding Urenui Headland a No-Go Zone

NEW PLYMOUTH — Families are putting themselves in danger by standing inside an eroding cave at an Urenui headland.

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Community 8 Jan 2013
Twin Bridges to Transform Te Henui Walkway's Accessibility

NEW PLYMOUTH — A difficult part of a popular New Plymouth walkway is about to be fixed with the aid of twin bridges.

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Conservation 7 Jan 2013
Catch and Release for Rotomanu's Grass Carp

NEW PLYMOUTH — Lake Rotomanu relies on its grass carp to stay healthy – so if you catch one of the fish, please put it back.

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Cricket 7 Jan 2013
Bowl Along to Cricket Nets' Public Chat

NEW PLYMOUTH — Would you like a closer look at the new cricket practice nets at Pukekura Park? From 10.30am to 11.30am this Thursday (10 January) the Taranaki Cricket Association and New Plymouth District Council are holding a public chat so that people can see how the nets operate.

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Council 4 Jan 2013
New General Manager Infrastructure Appointed

NEW PLYMOUTH — A man with years of commercial construction and engineering experience has been selected to replace the long-serving Anthony Wilson as NPDC’s General Manager Infrastructure.

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Fundraiser 31 Dec 2012
Great Response to Festival Fundraiser

NEW PLYMOUTH — The audience at Saturday’s TSB Bank Festival of Lights’ Hatchery Lawn concert dug deep in their pockets for a fundraiser.

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Fundraiser 28 Dec 2012
Hospice Fundraiser at Lights Festival

NEW PLYMOUTH — The Council is turning the popularity of the TSB Bank Festival of Lights into support for Hospice Taranaki.

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Waste 24 Dec 2012
Rubbish Collections not Changing During Holiday Season

NEW PLYMOUTH — All rubbish collections in New Plymouth District will take place on their usual days during the holiday season.

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Environment 13 Dec 2012
Independent Report Backs Council's Actions

NEW PLYMOUTH — A statistical assessment of microbes in the sea during the New Plymouth Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade has been released by New Plymouth District Council.

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Community 11 Dec 2012
Have Your Say on New Streetlights

NEW PLYMOUTH — The public’s feedback is being sought on the trial of LED streetlights in New Plymouth.

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Community 5 Dec 2012
Lower Brougham No-Go for Skateboards

NEW PLYMOUTH — Skateboarders are reminded that the popular new shared space on lower Brougham Street should be skateboard-free.

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News 3 Dec 2012
Temporary Closures of Fernery and Display Houses

NEW PLYMOUTH — The upgrade of the Fernery and Display Houses will see the facility periodically closed to the public during the next 10 days.

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Environment 29 Nov 2012
National Head Arrives for Blue Flag Event

NEW PLYMOUTH — The Blue Flag will be raised at Oakura Beach for the sixth season this Friday, and the head of the national organisation will be there to see it.

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Community 27 Nov 2012
Bring the Family to Pathway Picnic

NEW PLYMOUTH — A community picnic is being held to mark the completion of the Huatoki Walkway upgrade.

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Community 26 Nov 2012
Lower Brougham Street Reopens with a Party

NEW PLYMOUTH — The city’s newest shared space will be officially opened with a celebration! Lower Brougham Street opened for public use last week, and New Plymouth District Council is marking the opening with a street party from 10am to 2pm this Saturday (1 December).

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Community 20 Nov 2012
Great Response to Urban Design Survey

NEW PLYMOUTH — A survey about the urban design of New Plymouth’s central area has gathered more than 175 responses from the public.

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News 16 Nov 2012
Sisterly Cities Celebrate 20th Anniversary

NEW PLYMOUTH — The 20-year Sister City relationship between New Plymouth and Mishima will be celebrated in the Japanese city this month.

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Festival 16 Nov 2012
Poet's Bridge Artwork to Dazzle in Lights Festival

NEW PLYMOUTH — Poet’s Bridge will be turning it on for this season’s TSB Bank Festival of Lights.

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Traffic 15 Nov 2012
Waitara Road Closure for Sewer Project

NEW PLYMOUTH — A section of Cracroft Street, Waitara will be closed to all through-traffic this Monday.

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News 14 Nov 2012
Pay for Parking and Walk Away

NEW PLYMOUTH — New Plymouth’s new ‘pay and walk away’ parking system goes live this Monday (19 November).

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Community 12 Nov 2012
Getting Strategic About Recreation and Open Spaces

NEW PLYMOUTH — What does New Plymouth District need for recreation and open space, and do we have the right mix of facilities? This is the focus of a proposed Recreation and Open Space Strategy which is being considered this week by the district’s four community boards.

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Community 12 Nov 2012
Fresh Look at Commercial Use of Parks and Reserves

NEW PLYMOUTH — The commercial use of Council-owned parks and reserves is under review.

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News 10 Nov 2012
Wastewater Aeration Basin to go Offline

NEW PLYMOUTH — The upgrade of the New Plymouth Wastewater Treatment Plant reaches a milestone next week when the first aeration basin goes offline on Monday (12 November).

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Community 9 Nov 2012
Sea Wall Maintenance Along Coastal Walkway

NEW PLYMOUTH — Two sections of the Coastal Walkway’s sea wall will be repaired as part of routine maintenance from Wednesday (14 November) next week.

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Council 9 Nov 2012
Activity and Services Review Enters Stage Two

NEW PLYMOUTH — Solid progress is being made in the review of Council services and their costs.

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Environment 9 Nov 2012
Silt Overflow Clouds Park's Lake

NEW PLYMOUTH — An overflow of silt from the Truby King Dell on Brooklands Road has turned Pukekura Park’s main lake a little murkier than usual.

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Business 6 Nov 2012
Fresh Focus for Splash Café

NEW PLYMOUTH — The new operator of the Todd Energy Aquatic Centre’s cafe intends to make a splash.

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Environment 5 Nov 2012
Tree Removals from Peringa Park

NEW PLYMOUTH — The eastern side of Fitzroy’s Peringa Park is to be opened up with the removal of 30 banksia trees.

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Community 2 Nov 2012
Deadline Nears for Central City Feedback

NEW PLYMOUTH — There is just one week left for people to have their say on the design of New Plymouth’s central area.

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Traffic 2 Nov 2012
Red Reminder of CBD's Low-Speed Zone

NEW PLYMOUTH — Drivers are about to get a colour cue of the 30km/h speed limit in central New Plymouth.

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Environment 2 Nov 2012
Students Join Storm Repair Planting

NEW PLYMOUTH — Sixty schoolchildren are joining New Plymouth District Council on a dune planting this Monday (5 November).

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Environment 30 Oct 2012
Tree Removals at Awanui Cemetery

NEW PLYMOUTH — Work has begun on the removal about 30 trees from Awanui Cemetery.

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Community 30 Oct 2012
Walkway Closure for Wetland Construction

NEW PLYMOUTH — Construction of a wetland will require part of a walkway off Brooklands Road to be closed for up to seven weeks.

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Community 29 Oct 2012
Chat with Harry Starts This Week

NEW PLYMOUTH — Fancy a cup of tea and a chat with Mayor Harry Duynhoven? Or is it more convenient to chat with him online from the comfort of your home or workplace? Whatever your preference you can take part in ‘Chat with Harry – in person or online’ – a new series of face to face and web events starting this Wednesday when Mayor Harry drops in at Oakura School.

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Family 29 Oct 2012
Zoo Draws a Crowd for Family Day

NEW PLYMOUTH — Hundreds of people turned out in the sun for Brooklands Zoo’s family day on Saturday (27 October).

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Traffic 26 Oct 2012
Lights go on for Powderham Pedestrians

NEW PLYMOUTH — Crossing the busy Powderham Street is about to become safer with the switching on of the new signalised pedestrian crossing.

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News 25 Oct 2012
Series of Parking Changes Begins in New Plymouth

NEW PLYMOUTH — From tomorrow (Friday) parking beneath The Warehouse will become much easier.

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Council 23 Oct 2012
NPDC's Chief Executive Appointed for Two More Years

NEW PLYMOUTH — New Plymouth District Council has extended the contract of Chief Executive Barbara McKerrow.

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Community 23 Oct 2012
Swap Lonely Commute for Carpooling

NEW PLYMOUTH — Have you thought about sharing your drive to and from work? The region’s four councils are launching Let’s Carpool – a promotion for carpooling throughout the region.

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News 21 Oct 2012
Brooklands Zoo Family Day Postponed

NEW PLYMOUTH — Today's Family Day at Brooklands Zoo has been postponed because of the weather.

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News 19 Oct 2012
Vandals Trespassed from Lake Mangamahoe Forest

NEW PLYMOUTH — Eight people have been trespassed from Lake Mangamahoe Forest after being caught red-handed hooning in their vehicles.

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Finance 19 Oct 2012
Continued Progress in Challenging Times

NEW PLYMOUTH — The last financial year saw New Plymouth District continue its progress of recent years despite a challenging financial environment.

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Family 18 Oct 2012
Family Day at Brooklands Zoo

NEW PLYMOUTH — After the successful auction of three retired row boats, comes the celebration! Brooklands Zoo is hosting a family day from 11am to 2pm this Sunday (21 October).

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Community 17 Oct 2012
Have Your Say on the Central City

NEW PLYMOUTH — What key elements should drive future development of New Plymouth’s central area? Today (Wednesday) the Council has launched a survey to get the public’s feedback on what they like and dislike about the city’s central area, and the design elements they would like to see.

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News 16 Oct 2012
Partial Closures of Huatoki Walkway

NEW PLYMOUTH — Tree work will see part of Huatoki Walkway closed on Thursday and Friday this week.

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Community 13 Oct 2012
Planting on Pendarves Street

NEW PLYMOUTH — The completion of the new Let’s Go streetscape on Pendarves Street is being celebrated with a planting party.

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Community 11 Oct 2012
New Signs for Coastal Walkway

NEW PLYMOUTH — Reminders about the guidelines of courtesy on the Coastal Walkway are being installed in time for summer.

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Fire 9 Oct 2012
Suspected Arson in Hickford Park

NEW PLYMOUTH — A fire at Hickford Park that was probably deliberately lit has damaged a stand of pine trees.

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News 5 Oct 2012
Waitara Soon to See Pipeline Construction

NEW PLYMOUTH — Construction of the Waitara to New Plymouth sewage pipeline will enter Waitara’s urban area soon.

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Community 4 Oct 2012
New Residents Invited to Welcoming Function

NEW PLYMOUTH — Are you new to the district, or have you returned after living elsewhere? New Plymouth District Council is holding a Welcome to the District function to formally welcome those who have shifted here – whether from elsewhere in New Zealand or from overseas.

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Community 3 Oct 2012
No Access to Puke Ariki Library

NEW PLYMOUTH — A boutique library is being set up in the the Puke Ariki Foyer for a week while the next stage of the Let’s Go Brougham Street Shared Space project is carried out.

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Environment 3 Oct 2012
Silt Barriers Coming to Pukekura Park

NEW PLYMOUTH — Work begins on Monday (8 October) to improve the water quality of Pukekura Park’s lakes.

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News 1 Oct 2012
Park's Famous Clinker Boats Sold

NEW PLYMOUTH — The sold sticker is on the three surplus wooden clinker boats that NPDC had for sale on Trade Me.

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Council 1 Oct 2012
Senior Manager to Leave for Wellington City Council

NEW PLYMOUTH — The long-standing manager of New Plymouth District’s assets is moving to Wellington City Council.

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Building 25 Sep 2012
All Systems Go for Len Lye Centre

NEW PLYMOUTH — New Plymouth District Council has succeeded in securing the $10 million required to build a world centre for the works of celebrated New Zealand artist Len Lye.

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Council 24 Sep 2012
Own a Piece of Pukekura Park's History

NEW PLYMOUTH — Three iconic pieces of Pukekura Park are put up for sale.

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Earthquakes 21 Sep 2012
Get Ready to Get Down for Exercise ShakeOut

NEW PLYMOUTH — New Plymouth District Council staff will drop, cover and hold next Wednesday (26 September) – and the public is welcome to join in.

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Traffic 20 Sep 2012
Busy Pedestrian Crossing Ready to Light Up

NEW PLYMOUTH — The first of two new signalised pedestrian crossings in New Plymouth will be turned on this weekend.

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Conservation 19 Sep 2012
Ownership Proposal for Nga Motu/Sugar Loaf Islands

A proposal to transfer ownership of the Nga Motu/Sugar Loaf Islands to iwi will be consulted on with the public and tangata whenu, says New Plymouth District Council.

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Community 13 Sep 2012
Repairs to Fix Clock Tower's Chimes

NEW PLYMOUTH — Work is under way to fix New Plymouth's ill-chiming clock tower.

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Council 13 Sep 2012
Award-Winning Customer Service from NPDC

NEW PLYMOUTH — The customer service provided by New Plymouth District Council has been recognised with three national awards.

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Community 10 Sep 2012
Students Provide New Coastal Walkway Feature

NEW PLYMOUTH — A bright new feature is being laid on an access path to the Coastal Walkway.

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Traffic 7 Sep 2012
Oakura Road Works

NEW PLYMOUTH — Work on strengthening the road surface along SH45, from Oakura River bridge to Wairau Raod, Oakura, will start on Monday (10 September) and take approximately five weeks.

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Environment 5 Sep 2012
Wairau Stream Tree Removals

NEW PLYMOUTH — Trees in Oakura’s Shearer Reserve that have fallen foul of erosion and wind will be removed.

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News 1 Sep 2012
Temporary Public Toilet Rammed by Car

NEW PLYMOUTH — Relief for visitors at Ahu Ahu Beach Reserve has turned out to be short-lived, with vandalism leading to the removal of a Portaloo.

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Health 30 Aug 2012
An Illuminating Health Promotion

NEW PLYMOUTH — New Plymouth’s clock tower will be showing its support for two national charities.

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Environment 29 Aug 2012
Action to be Taken on Kawaroa Cliff Erosion

NEW PLYMOUTH — Work will be undertaken to manage an eroding section of cliff at Kawaroa.

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Environment 29 Aug 2012
Vegetation Removal from East End Reserve

NEW PLYMOUTH — Tidying up a messy area of East End Reserve will see the removal of more than 100 plants and trees.

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Environment 24 Aug 2012
Warning Signs at Te Henui Stream

NEW PLYMOUTH — Signs will be installed at Te Henui Stream’s mouth next week to warn against collecting shellfish or swimming.

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Building 23 Aug 2012
Strengthening Work Required after Showplace and Art Gallery Confirmed as Earthquake Prone

NEW PLYMOUTH — The TSB Showplace and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery have been confirmed as earthquake prone following detailed engineering evaluations.

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Traffic 20 Aug 2012
Eight Coastal Slips after Heavy Rain

NEW PLYMOUTH — A series of slips caused by heavy rain overnight has closed the Oakura Walkway and the reserve at the end of Ahu Ahu Road.

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Community 20 Aug 2012
New Parking System Starts to be Rolled Out

NEW PLYMOUTH — Preparations have begun for a new car parking system that will go live in New Plymouth city in November.

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Community 16 Aug 2012
Two Bridges for Te Henui Walkway

NEW PLYMOUTH — A difficult section of Te Henui Walkway will be bypassed with the construction of two bridges.

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Traffic 14 Aug 2012
New Traffic Lights Phasing Permanent at Northgate

NEW PLYMOUTH — The trial of new traffic light phasing at the Northgate/Devon Street East intersection is over – and the change is now permanent.

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Environment 13 Aug 2012
Tree Removal at Te Henui Cemetery

NEW PLYMOUTH — Trees are being removed from Te Henui Cemetery before they do more damage to nearby graves.

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Community 8 Aug 2012
Temporary Closure of Bell Block Walkway

NEW PLYMOUTH — A popular shortcut in Bell Block will be closed for up to two weeks from tomorrow (Thursday) due to the operation of heavy machinery.

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Council 8 Aug 2012
Scope of Major NPDC Review Confirmed

NEW PLYMOUTH — A comprehensive review of the services New Plymouth District Council provides as well as their costs has been approved by the Council tonight (Tuesday).

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Traffic 6 Aug 2012
Signalised Pedestrian Crossing Construction Begins

NEW PLYMOUTH — Work begins this week on the first of two new signalised pedestrian crossings in New Plymouth.

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Community 3 Aug 2012
Wetlands Coming to Pukekura Park

NEW PLYMOUTH — The long-term health of Pukekura Park’s lakes is set to improve with the construction of wetlands.

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Food 1 Aug 2012
Catering Contracts Confirmed for Premier Venues

NEW PLYMOUTH — Three local firms will be providing catering services at three of New Plymouth District’s largest venues.

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Conservation 1 Aug 2012
Cotton-Top Tamarin Monkey Named

NEW PLYMOUTH — The newest member of the cotton-top tamarin family now has a name thanks to a Facebook poll run by Brooklands Zoo.

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Conservation 26 Jul 2012
Careful Surgery for Iconic Tree

NEW PLYMOUTH — An iconic tree alongside Pukekura Raceway is in danger of falling apart – so the Council is taking action.

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News 26 Jul 2012
Work Begins on Lower Brougham Revamp

NEW PLYMOUTH — The redevelopment of Lower Brougham Street into an open, shared space begins this Monday (30 July).

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Traffic 23 Jul 2012
Right-Turn Arrows Coming to Devon/Liardet Intersection

NEW PLYMOUTH — Modifications are coming to a key central-city intersection.

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Community 20 Jul 2012
Ten Recipients for Citizens' Awards

NEW PLYMOUTH — Ten long-standing role models have received Citizens’ Awards from New Plymouth District Council.

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Traffic 19 Jul 2012
Lower Vehicle Speeds Might be Coming to Waitara High School

NEW PLYMOUTH — Waitara High School is a step closer to having a variable speed limit outside its gates.

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Food 18 Jul 2012
Seafood Warning after Overflows from Treatment Plant

NEW PLYMOUTH — Seafood should not be collected along the coast from the New Plymouth Wastewater Treatment Plant after the weekend’s high rainfall caused overflows of effluent.

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