Our vision

Our vision
Ō mātou tirohanga

Our vision for New Plymouth District is to build a Sustainable Lifestyle Capital. We have five community goals that will help us achieve this.

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Climate Response

Climate response
Te Kātoitoi Āhuarangi

Climate change has altered the way we think about our future. We’re committed to an urgent climate response and building a sustainable district. 

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Three waters reform
E toru nga wai whakahou

Three Waters is a Central Government proposal focusing on the delivery of New Zealand’s drinking water, wastewater and storm water services.

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Rubbish day collection | Rā kohikohi para

Not sure which bin to put out this week? Check our handy recycling and rubbish day search.

Your bin collection schedule

6 TOTAL Service announcements

  • Mon 15.04.2024   12:00PM

    WATER SUPPLY SHUTDOWN: Queens Road from house number 38 to 111, 16 April, 9am to 3pm

    Including all of Royal Heights and Hillcrest Street

    The water supply will be shut down from 9am until approximately 3pm on Tuesday 16 April so that our contractor Fulton Hogan can …

  • Fri 05.04.2024   12:00PM

    Temporary Road Closure Brooklands Road Monday 8 April until Sunday 20 April 6am - 6pm

    Installation of a raised pedestrian crossing outside St Pius X School .

    Accordingly, in terms of Section 342(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974 the Council directs that a part …

  • Wed 03.04.2024   12:00PM

    Temporary Road Closure Plymouth and Kirihau Road (Road closure dates between Wednesday 3 April until Sunday 30 June 7am-7pm)

    To conduct pole maintenance.

    These works will be completed over 58 days.

    Accordingly, in terms of Section 342(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974 the Council directs that Road c…

  • Fri 15.03.2024   12:00PM

    Temporary road closure Carthew Street, Curtis Street and Old South Road Okato Monday 18 March until 3 May 6am - 6pm

    To construct new kerbs and speed humps.
    Accordingly, in terms of Section 342(1)(b) of the
    Local Government Act 1974 the Council directs
    that Road closures will be completed over dur…

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Stop by the zoo

Brooklands Zoo is the perfect place for a free family outing. Spend some time meeting the animals, then relax with a picnic as the kids enjoy the playground.

Brooklands Zoo

Events | Takahanga

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