Keen to take a stand in this year’s local elections? Nominations are open to find the district’s Mayor, Councillors and Community Board members. Details and nomination papers on our website: bit.ly/4eE6LTg

Run for Council and make big decisions on rubbish, roads and other projects. Get all the details here: bit.ly/4ksVXbV

Last night the Mayor announced 12 outstanding residents who received Citizens’ and Youth Awards. Check out our 2025 local legends. npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2…

After more than 100 years of service, a 1km cast iron water pipe beneath Breakwater Road is being replaced as part of NPDC's programme to fix the district's plumbing. npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2…

82 candidates will run for NPDC in this year's local election, up on 77 in 2022. We'll have information about the candidates on our website soon, but for now, here's the list: bit.ly/VOTENP2025

Ever wondered where your ancestors came from? Visit NPDC’s Taranaki Research Centre and uncover the stories that shaped your whānau during Family History Month. npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2…

Pop along to Brooklands Zoo this weekend to see our new, furry addition to the family: a week-old baby tufted capuchin, lovingly cared for by mum Amani! npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2…

Latest customer survey highlights steady or improved satisfaction across most of our services. npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2…

Plans for green shared space in New Plymouth’s city centre and more parking spaces will go to Council on 19 August. npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2…

Still need to enrol to vote? It’s not too late. Just go to vote.nz before 10 October to enrol or update your details.

Mark your calendars... The TSB Festival of Lights will be lighting up Pukekura Park from 20 December 2025 to 24 January 2026! Get ready for five weeks of magical light installations and entertainment. festivaloflights.nz/summer/

Want to know who’s standing in the local election and where they stand on the big issues? NPDC’s candidate profiles are now live! npdc.govt.nz/vote2025/know-…

Find out what candidates stand for and if they would change council services you rely on. bit.ly/4fMbi6n

We’re restoring native plants in Inglewood, with ageing pine trees making way for two hectares of native bush. npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2…

Find out your candidates’ views on cycle lanes: bit.ly/4lTd4Ep

Our investment fund for the future has broken the $400 million mark, paving the way for a more sustainable future. npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2…

Got a project that cuts emissions or waste, or boosts native planting? You may be eligible for NPDC's new Climate Action Fund. Apply by 30 September to bring your green idea to life. npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2…

It’s time to vote! From setting rates to shaping our future, your vote decides who will make the scary calls for our district. npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2…

We use the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system for local elections, which means you rank candidates by number in the order that you like them. See how it works: npdc.govt.nz/vote2025/stv-v…

Howling about rates or are they awoo-some value? Vote to decide who makes the scary calls about spending.