New Plymouth District Council
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NEW PLYMOUTH — New Plymouth District Council is looking for more local residents to give it direct feedback on projects and services.
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Rugby New Zealand 2011 has released guidelines about how the Major Events Management Act (MEMA) will impact on Stadium Taranaki’s ‘clean zones’.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — The Government’s proposed fines will make it easier to manage freedom campers who camp where they shouldn’t, says New Plymouth District Council.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — A project to redesign two residential streets has sparked the imagination of local residents.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — As progress is made on rebuilding the road surface on Gover Street, a start date has been confirmed for work at another location.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Eight kilometres of New Plymouth’s cycle lanes are going green.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Kaitake Community Board has been nationally recognised for the way it successfully works with other organisations in the community.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Brooklands Zoo has a new addition to its capuchin monkey population.
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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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NEW PLYMOUTH — New Plymouth District Council has walked away with four national awards for the way it delivers information online – including the Supreme Award for Best Local Government Website.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — With the Rugby World Cup 2011 looming, New Plymouth District Council and the Taranaki Rugby Football Union will be holding a mascot race at each of the regional Rippa Rugby Tournaments in May and June.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — High winds have forced the closure of house one in Pukekura Park’s Fernery and Display Houses.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Residents and businesses in Okato are being urged to not use any water unless it is absolutely necessary.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Bus drivers and cyclists will get to step into each others’ shoes at a workshop tomorrow (Wednesday).
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Fresh after being shortlisted for one international prize, New Plymouth’s Te Rewa Rewa Bridge has become the first in the Southern Hemisphere to win another prestigious award.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — An iconic piece of playground equipment at Brooklands Zoo has been removed to comply with New Zealand Safety Standards.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — The community can now get a closer look at its elected representatives thanks to video profiles of NPDC’s Mayor and Councillors.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — New Plymouth’s Te Rewa Rewa Bridge has been shortlisted for a hotly contested international award for footbridges.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — The first area for natural burials in New Plymouth District will open for public use on Thursday (14 April).
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NEW PLYMOUTH — It’s time for the unsung heroes in our communities to be recognised for their efforts.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — A re-enactment in icing of a desperate dive for the try-line has made one New Plymouth family the winner of The Great Cake Bake-Off for Rugby World Cup 2011.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Heavy rain overnight on Monday has caused problems with the resurfacing of Devon Street West between Queen and Egmont streets.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Good news for Marfell cyclists: We want your bikes! The Mighty Marfell Bike Fix-Up is being held this Sunday (10 April).
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Can your business plan its work travel better? How about helping your staff become healthier, and reducing your vehicle costs? New Plymouth District Council is asking business owners in New Plymouth’s CBD who are interested in developing travel plans to get in touch.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Plans to improve the surfaces of New Plymouth District’s unsealed walkways are taking shape.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Old-style boat-building skills are needed in Pukekura Park.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — A public recycling system for Rugby World Cup 2011 will get its first use at this Thursday’s More FM Winery Tour at Sentry Hill.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — A popular copper beech tree will be removed from Brooklands Park on Monday following extensive storm damage.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Adults and children are putting their lives in danger by getting up close to the crumbling Urenui headland.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — A slice of the Kalahari Desert has come to Brooklands Zoo with the arrival of five meerkats.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — The festive atmosphere is getting a helping hand with liquor controls coming for Christmas and New Year celebrations.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Artworks from local students and an internationally renowned artist will feature in this year’s TSB Bank Festival of Lights.
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TARANAKI — As part of their Rugby World Cup 2011 preparation, Russia will face off against a Taranaki invitational side in January.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Weeks of dry weather have prompted a fire restriction in rural areas of New Plymouth District from midnight tomorrow (Tuesday).
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NEW PLYMOUTH — ery low river flows after weeks of dry weather have prompted water restrictions across all of New Plymouth District.
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TARANAKI — A large stand of pine trees in Fitzroy will be removed next week.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Navigating the Waitara River mouth will soon be a lot safer with the removal of five large rocks.
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TARANAKI — A popular inhabitant at Brooklands Zoo has been put down today after a short illness.
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MANAWATU-WHANGANUI — Low water levels in the Mangatete Stream have prompted water restrictions for Okato residents.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — With Guy Fawkes Day almost here, fireworks aficionados are reminded to not use fireworks in the district’s parks, reserves and beaches.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — The enclosure of Brooklands Zoo’s cotton-top tamarin monkeys is getting a redesign.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — The latest facility for Taranaki skateboarders starts construction at East End Reserve on Wednesday (3 November).
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NEW PLYMOUTH — The High Court on Tuesday (26 October) issued judgment in favour of the Council, striking out the claim of a Waitara leaseholder seeking damages in respect of the Council’s decision to offer the Waitara leasehold land to the Crown for inclusion in the Crown’s offer to settle Te Atiawa’s historical claims under the Treaty of Waitangi.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — The achievements of dozens of extraordinary young people have been recognised at an awards ceremony.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — The collapse of a natural tunnel at Back Beach is a reminder to take care near Taranaki’s coastal cliffs.
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A clean-up of electronic waste from homes throughout the region is getting ready for your donations.
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Peter Tennent’s last day as Mayor will be spent with New Plymouth District’s oldest residents.
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The Crown and New Plymouth District Council have entered into a sale and purchase agreement for land in Waitara that the Crown intends to use in settling Treaty claims with Te Atiawa.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Calling all owners of broken down bikes! This Sunday (10 October) the Big Bike Fix-up is being held at New Plymouth's Wind Wand Car Park, for free mechanical diagnosis and basic repairs.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — From this Monday (4 October) work will begin on improvements to two key bridges on the Coastal Walkway.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — The recent exceptionally wet weather has thrown out New Plymouth District Council’s parks maintenance programme.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — New Plymouth District Council is keeping a close eye on the Coastal Walkway as a storm system advances.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — News that New Plymouth and Hawera are among the cities being considered for early ultra-fast broadband is great for the region, says Mayor Peter Tennent.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Drilling has begun in the search for a new water supply for Okato.
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Proposed District Plan changes to protect rural character would not close the door on lifestyle subdivisions.
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TARANAKI — A judge’s decision is a reminder that both landowners and contractors are responsible for not breaching the District Plan.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — From next week you can find out if you’re eligible for a rebate on your rates.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — High-profile Brooklands Zoo resident Mungo the red panda has passed away.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Vandals have caused more damage on the extension of New Plymouth’s Coastal Walkway.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Cats are soon to be removed from around Brooklands Zoo and Bell Block Beach to help nearby wildlife.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Beach clean-ups at Waitara and East End/Fitzroy have highlighted the litter problem on our coastline.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Taranaki residents who want to make their mark on Rugby World Cup 2011 have just a week left to enter the mural design competition.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Several million dollars are coming to New Plymouth District to help develop it as a model walking and cycling community.
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TARANAKI — The future of Okato’s drinking water may be underground.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Rugby World Cup 2011’s volunteer roadshow hits New Plymouth next week, and you’re invited along! The roadshow will provide information on what being a RWC 2011 volunteer entails, the various roles available and how to register.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — New Plymouth Airport’s toilets are to have a temporary indoor-outdoor system over the coming six weeks.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — We are all systems go for the Rugby World Cup 2010.
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TARANAKI — Tomorrow (Tuesday) a coastal wetland will get a helping hand from students at Ahititi School.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Get ready to take part in the pre-match entertainment at Yarrow Stadium on Saturday! A Telecom crowd stunt before the All Blacks test match has been planned on a scale that hasn’t been seen before in New Zealand.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — One of the oldest capuchin monkeys in Australasia is turning 44 on Thursday (10 June) at Brooklands Zoo.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — New Plymouth Mayor Peter Tennent is in the running to be named World Mayor for 2010.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Residents and businesses on the soon-to-be-renamed Devon Road will have an easier transition to their new road names.
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TARANAKI — Part of Windy Point (Maungaroa) in Blagdon might be put up for sale, following a recommendation from NPDC's Monitoring Committee tonight (Tuesday).
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NEW PLYMOUTH — An independent survey of councils around the country has New Plymouth District Council at the top for its building services.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Alternative transport is getting a boost at New Plymouth District Council with the purchase of more electric bikes.
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TARANAKI — New Plymouth District Council is proud to announce that Slash, one of the world’s most legendary guitarists, will be coming to New Plymouth to headline G-TARanaki International Music Week 11 – 15 August.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — A package of small improvements to five road intersections will begin by the end of next month (May).
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Should 100 new on-street metered car parks be created within New Plymouth’s CBD? If so, where should they go? These are the questions that will be posed in a public consultation process which begins on Tuesday (20 April).
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NEW PLYMOUTH — The number of unregistered dogs in New Plymouth District has fallen sharply in recent months.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — NPDC’s Youth Subcommittee and SeniorNet Taranaki are teaming up to help older people learn how to use the latest social networking tools.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Extraordinarily helpful and dedicated residents live throughout New Plymouth District – and we would like to recognise them with a Citizens’ Award.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Tonight (Tuesday) New Plymouth District Council’s Policy Committee recommended the approval of a request from Taranaki Cricket Association (TCA) to install cricket nets in Pukekura Park alongside Fillis Street.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Construction of the Coastal Walkway extension to Bell Block is well under way, with the section nearest Te Rewa Rewa Bridge now starting to take shape.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Are you interested in learning about gardening on the fringe? Next weekend’s Taranaki Daily News Home and Lifestyle Expo will feature a Living Landscapes area presented by the Taranaki Fringe Garden Festival.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — The creation of an additional 100 metered car parking spaces in New Plymouth’s CBD will bring practical benefits to the public, while helping to reduce rates at the same time.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — This afternoon the New Zealand Transport Agency has given the green light for a detailed investigation into improving New Plymouth’s northern traffic route from Vickers Road to Eliot Street.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — New Plymouth’s development of walking and cycling initiatives has seen it shortlisted for a national programme with substantial funding behind it.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — A joint partnership between New Plymouth District Council and a local member of the petroleum industry, AWE, aims to reverse an alarming lack of water safety skills among schoolchildren.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Do you have any burning questions about building, budgeting or energy saving around the home? This year’s Taranaki Daily News Home and Lifestyle Expo is seeking questions from the public for a team of experts to answer during the three-day event at TSB Stadium in April.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — New Plymouth District Council continues to have the highest credit rating of any council in New Zealand, following the latest review by international credit agency Standard&Poor’s.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Brooklands Zoo’s baby capuchin monkey is nameless no longer.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Construction of the Coastal Walkway’s pathway from Waiwhakaiho to Bell Block will begin next week.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — A new way to manage rubbish and recycling at major events has proved so successful that rugby fans will be the next to benefit.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Paritutu Rock’s summit track is about to get an extreme makeover.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — New Plymouth District Council responded quickly on Saturday (27 February) night when a part failed in the recently commissioned sewage booster pump above Corbett Park, Oakura.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — People tapping into the district’s water reticulation illegally are potentially putting residents’ drinking water at risk.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — The Bell Block bypass will bring with it a new layout for a dangerous intersection with the state highway.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Consultation has begun on the placement of 40 new bus stops in residential areas of New Plymouth.
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From Thursday next week (11 March) the public will be able to have their say on gaming machines in New Plymouth District.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Continued misuse of a rural rubbish collection point near Oakura has led to its closure.
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