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Flooding 16 Jul 2012
Slips and Flooding on District's Roads

NEW PLYMOUTH — Drivers in New Plymouth District should keep an eye out for flooding and slips following heavy rainfall overnight.

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Waste 10 Jul 2012
Smoke-Testing of Inglewood Sewerage

NEW PLYMOUTH — Smoke may be seen wafting out of some Inglewood homes from the end of this week – but it’s all in the name of sewerage management.

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Alcohol 9 Jul 2012
Praise for Most Liquor Off-Licensed Premises

NEW PLYMOUTH — Nearly all off-licensed liquor sellers targeted by a controlled purchase operation (CPO) during the weekend refused to sell alcohol to under-aged volunteers.

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Community 6 Jul 2012
New Bridge to Increase Huatoki Walkway Use

NEW PLYMOUTH — A new link is being created on Huatoki Walkway to enable more people to use it easily.

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Traffic 5 Jul 2012
Lane Closure on Powderham Street

NEW PLYMOUTH — A section of Powderham Street will be reduced to a single lane on one night next week as part of a stormwater project.

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News 3 Jul 2012
More Online Payments Possible with NPDC

NEW PLYMOUTH — Making payments to New Plymouth District Council has just got easier.

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Community 3 Jul 2012
Anniversary Milestone for Big Brothers Big Sisters

NEW PLYMOUTH — A community programme that matches children with adult mentors is marking a milestone with a tree planting on Thursday (5 July).

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Community 2 Jul 2012
Revamp for Popular Ngamotu Beach Toilets

NEW PLYMOUTH — The doors have closed temporarily on the popular Ngamotu Beach toilets – but the public won’t be caught short.

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Building 28 Jun 2012
More Buildings Evaluated Against Earthquake Standards

NEW PLYMOUTH — About 100 public and Council buildings and structures have now had initial evaluations for how well they would stand up to an earthquake.

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Traffic 27 Jun 2012
Sunday Brings 30km/h Speed Limit to City CBD

NEW PLYMOUTH — New Plymouth’s CBD officially becomes a low-speed zone this Sunday (1 July).

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Tourism 26 Jun 2012
Visitors' Praise Garners Award for Pukekura Park

NEW PLYMOUTH — Pukekura Park has been awarded for being universally praised on a holiday review website.

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Traffic 21 Jun 2012
Temporary Road Closures

NEW PLYMOUTH — Work on Tarata Road bridge and Davies Lane, New Plymouth require the two roads to be closed temporarily.

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Traffic 20 Jun 2012
Davies Lane Next in Line for Revamp

NEW PLYMOUTH — Work is about to begin on creating a safer and more pleasant street for the city’s second Let’s Go Street Project.

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Traffic 19 Jun 2012
Changes Coming to Busy Pedestrian Crossings

NEW PLYMOUTH — Greater safety is coming to two busy pedestrian crossings in New Plymouth.

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Energy 19 Jun 2012
New Streetlights for Smarter Energy Use

NEW PLYMOUTH — A new style of whiter and energy-efficient streetlights is to be trialled on two New Plymouth streets.

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Business 18 Jun 2012
Information Booklet Helps New Businesses

NEW PLYMOUTH — Help is at hand for people setting up their own business.

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Traffic 15 Jun 2012
Upgraded Traffic Lights for Six Intersections

NEW PLYMOUTH — Traffic signals at six New Plymouth intersections are being upgraded this month.

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Culture 14 Jun 2012
Recognition for Taranaki Historian

NEW PLYMOUTH — Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongawera has bestowed a significant honour on a Taranaki historian.

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News 14 Jun 2012
Upgrade of Pukekura Park Icon Starts Soon

NEW PLYMOUTH — A major upgrade of the iconic Fernery and Display Houses in Pukekura Park starts next week.

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Internet 12 Jun 2012
NPDC's Website Goes Mobile

NEW PLYMOUTH — Do you need to check out some Council information while on the go? New Plymouth District Council has made it easier with the launch of a mobile version of newplymouthnz.com.

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Traffic 6 Jun 2012
Lights Change on Trial at Northgate/Devon St East

NEW PLYMOUTH — A minor change to the Northgate/Devon St East traffic signals in Fitzroy will be trialled from this Monday (11 June).

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Transport 4 Jun 2012
Active Transport Prizes from Penelope the Pukeko

NEW PLYMOUTH — Look out New Plymouth commuters: Penelope the Pukeko will try to catch you on your trips to and from school and work! From tomorrow (Tuesday) for up to two months on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the pukeko mascot of Let’s Go’s promotion of active transport will try to catch people ‘doing good’ by walking, cycling or bussing instead of taking a private car.

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Conservation 31 May 2012
Animals in Parks Should be Left Alone

NEW PLYMOUTH — An eel beaten to death in Huatoki Plaza has prompted a reminder that all animals within Council-administered areas are protected and should be left alone.

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Traffic 31 May 2012
Inglewood Roadworks

NEW PLYMOUTH — Intersection improvements on State Highway 3A (Rimu St, Inglewood) continue with work on the Carrington and Humpries street intersections starting on Tuesday 5 June.

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News 31 May 2012
Stone Wall Maintenance

NEW PLYMOUTH — Maintenance work on the stone wall on the corner of St Aubyn and Queen streets will begin next week (Monday 4 June).

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News 30 May 2012
Airport Keeps Track of Fee Dodgers

NEW PLYMOUTH — Sneaky car parkers at New Plymouth Airport have been warned: We have you on camera.

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Community 30 May 2012
Relief is Here for Valley Shoppers

NEW PLYMOUTH — Waiwhakaiho Valley’s long-awaited public toilets are now reality.

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News 29 May 2012
Students Learn Scooter Skills

NEW PLYMOUTH — Scooting to school is about to get safer for a group of primary school students.

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News 25 May 2012
Construction to Start on Let's Go Street Project

NEW PLYMOUTH — Work begins next Tuesday (29 May) to change a section of Pendarves Street into an area that encourages more people to walk, cycle and play on the street.

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Community 25 May 2012
Watch the Long-Term Plan Hearings Online

NEW PLYMOUTH — Following a record number of submissions to the Council’s Draft Long-Term Plan, the public are now being encouraged to watch the upcoming public hearings and debate that will lead to the plan being finalised in June.

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Waste 24 May 2012
Wai Taatari Construction to Begin Soon

NEW PLYMOUTH — Preparation has begun on a major upgrade of the New Plymouth Wastewater Treatment Plant.

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Council 23 May 2012
Reports on LTP Submissions Now Online

NEW PLYMOUTH — Reports on the record-breaking 1,829 submissions to NPDC’s Draft Long-Term Plan 2012-2022 are now live on the Council’s website.

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Water 23 May 2012
Water Shutdowns (24 May)

NEW PLYMOUTH — On Thursday 24 May the water to the following streets will be off: The water to 122 - 214 Smart Road will be off from 9am until approximately 3pm to repair a leaking water main.

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Rural 22 May 2012
Help is at Hand for Rural Home Builders and Developers

NEW PLYMOUTH — Help is at hand for those who want to build in the rural areas of New Plymouth District.

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Traffic 17 May 2012
Temporary Closure of Baker Road

NEW PLYMOUTH — Tree felling on Baker Road requires the road to be closed to all traffic near the river bridge from 8am until 4pm daily from Monday 21 May to Thursday 24 May (weather permitting).  Access to the Westown Golf Course will be available via Mangorei Road.

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Education 11 May 2012
Joint Graduation for Trades Students

TARANAKI — The success of industry training steps into the spotlight next Monday (14 May) with a joint graduation.

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Media 10 May 2012
Let's Go Website Wins ALGIM Award

The Let’s Go website won the Association of Local Government Information Management (ALGIM) Best New Feature Website award at this week’s ALGIM Web Symposium in Rotorua.

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Building 2 May 2012
Earthquake Risks Identified in Council Buildings

NEW PLYMOUTH — Further investigations are to be done on five Council buildings following an initial evaluation of how well they would stand up to an earthquake.

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Council 2 May 2012
Survey Shows Residents' Views of NPDC

NEW PLYMOUTH — An independent survey of residents shows that New Plymouth District Council continues to be rated higher than its peer group of councils.

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News 1 May 2012
Rubbish Clean-up in Pukekura Park Begins

NEW PLYMOUTH — Work has started on making safe a hillside of rubbish in Pukekura Park.

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Traffic 26 Apr 2012
Changes Coming for Powderham Street Drivers

NEW PLYMOUTH — The replacement of 90-year-old stormwater pipes will require slower speeds along part of the city’s one-way system for the next seven weeks.

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News 23 Apr 2012
Sewer Pipe Improvements Coming to Waitara

NEW PLYMOUTH — Steam will be rising from Waitara’s streets next month – but it’s all part of a sewer improvement project.

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Environment 20 Apr 2012
Tree Removal at New Cemetery

NEW PLYMOUTH — The next stage of development at the district’s new cemetery is about to begin.

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Waste 18 Apr 2012
Safe E-Waste Disposal Coming to North Taranaki

TARANAKI — A solution is at hand for those who want to dispose of electronic equipment without poisoning the environment.

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Energy 18 Apr 2012
NPDC's Energy Savings Efforts Recognised

NEW PLYMOUTH — New Plymouth District Council is a finalist for a national award in energy efficiency.

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Internet 18 Apr 2012
Great Opportunities Coming with Ultra-Fast Broadband

NEW PLYMOUTH — The launch of ultra-fast broadband in New Plymouth District is a technology milestone for the region, says Mayor Harry Duynhoven.

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News 13 Apr 2012
Car Park's Overnight Lock-out to Vehicles

NEW PLYMOUTH — Car burn-outs and late-night gatherings have prompted the night-time closure of the Buller Street car park in New Plymouth.

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Conservation 12 Apr 2012
Bolivian Squirrel Monkeys go Public at Brooklands Zoo

The zoo’s five Bolivian squirrel monkeys have moved into their new enclosure, giving the public their first look at the high-energy arrivals.

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Council 11 Apr 2012
Half-way Point Nears in Draft Long-Term Plan Consultation

NEW PLYMOUTH — Public submissions to the Draft Long-Term Plan 2012-2022 are nearing the 300 mark, just two weeks into consultation.

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News 11 Apr 2012
New Footpath for Lemon Street

NEW PLYMOUTH — From Monday 16 April, the footpath and vehicle parking on the school side of Lemon Street from Liardet to Gover streets will be closed so a new footpath can be laid.

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News 11 Apr 2012
Cricket Nets Get New Look

NEW PLYMOUTH — The design of the cricket nets in Pukekura Park has been finalised, and the contract to construct them will be going out to tender in a few weeks.

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Conservation 10 Apr 2012
Zoo Welcomes Baby Cotton-Top Tamarin Monkey

NEW PLYMOUTH — A tiny new monkey has caught the eye of visitors at Brooklands Zoo.

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Council 4 Apr 2012
Submissions Pour in on Draft Long-Term Plan

NEW PLYMOUTH — Just a week into public consultation New Plymouth District Council has already received 150 submissions on its Draft Long-Term Plan 2012-2022 (LTP).

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Building 3 Apr 2012
Yarrow Stadium Ready for Super 15 Match

NEW PLYMOUTH — Investigations continue this week on the best way to repair Yarrow Stadium’s storm-damaged roof.

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Council 21 Mar 2012
Wind Storm Clean-Up Begins

NEW PLYMOUTH — Pukekura Park remains closed today as areas that are dangerous to the public are made safe.

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Traffic 20 Mar 2012
Council Committee Supports New Plymouth CBD 30km/h Zone

NEW PLYMOUTH — A 30km/h speed limit in central New Plymouth is one step closer to being implemented.

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Cricket 27 Feb 2012
Work Starts Soon on Cricket Practice Facility

NEW PLYMOUTH — The first of two contracts has been let for the development of a cricket practice facility at Pukekura Park.

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News 27 Feb 2012
Safety Fencing Being Installed on Coastal Walkway

NEW PLYMOUTH — A section of the Coastal Walkway is to be made safer for users with the installation of a fence.

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News 24 Feb 2012
National Walking and Cycling Awards

NEW PLYMOUTH — Two national awards have been won by New Plymouth District Council for its efforts in promoting walking, cycling and alternative transport.

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News 21 Feb 2012
New Inhabitants Coming to Brooklands Zoo

NEW PLYMOUTH — Five Bolivian squirrel monkeys are about to make a new home at Brooklands Zoo.

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News 20 Feb 2012
Huatoki Walkway Upgrade About to Begin

NEW PLYMOUTH — The upgrade of a section of Huatoki Walkway will begin on Wednesday (22 February).

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Building 20 Feb 2012
Building Act Changes Coming for Homeowners

NEW PLYMOUTH — 1 March is bringing changes to all homeowners who are undertaking significant building or renovation work.

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Environment 17 Feb 2012
Taranaki Liquefaction Study About to Begin

TARANAKI — A study to determine the risk of liquefaction in Taranaki after a severe earthquake will begin soon.

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Pets 16 Feb 2012
New-Look Dog Pound Open to the Public

NEW PLYMOUTH — New Plymouth’s newly renovated dog pound is opening its gates to the public.

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Council 10 Feb 2012
Preliminary Draft Long-Term Plan Confirmed by NPDC

NEW PLYMOUTH — A preliminary draft 10-year plan that aims to maintain current service levels and sustain the district’s lifestyle has tonight been confirmed by New Plymouth District Council.

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News 9 Feb 2012
New Surface for Back Beach Car Park

NEW PLYMOUTH — Back Beach’s problematic car park will have a hotmix surface laid tomorrow (Friday).

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Community 1 Feb 2012
Closure of Part of Coastal Walkway

NEW PLYMOUTH — Replacement of timber on a small pier on the Coastal Walkway will require part of the walkway to be closed.

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Environment 31 Jan 2012
Information at Hand on Coastal Ecosystem

NEW PLYMOUTH — Visitors to popular coastal areas in New Plymouth can now learn more about the environment around them.

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Community 27 Jan 2012
Come Join our Waitangi Day Events!

WAITANGI — Te Kaunihera-ā-Rohe o Ngāmotu is going big for this year’s Waitangi Day celebrations.

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Traffic 27 Jan 2012
Drivers: Watch for Cyclists as School Year Starts

NEW PLYMOUTH — Drivers are asked to be even more alert than usual with the school year starting next week.

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News 27 Jan 2012
Construction of City's Next Roundabout Starting Soon

NEW PLYMOUTH — Another New Plymouth intersection is about to be improved with the installation of a roundabout.

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News 26 Jan 2012
Major Road Works About to Begin

NEW PLYMOUTH — Work begins this Sunday (29 January) to rebuild the road surface of a section of Devon Street East.

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Council 26 Jan 2012
More Smartphone Apps From NPDC

NEW PLYMOUTH — Even more information from New Plymouth District Council is now available via Smartphone applications.

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Community 25 Jan 2012
Hands-on Help for Youth Health Agency

NEW PLYMOUTH — New Plymouth District Council is about to lend some expertise to youth health agency Waves.

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Community 25 Jan 2012
Bike Pods Are On Their Way

NEW PLYMOUTH — One more barrier is about to be removed for cyclists in New Plymouth with the installation of a central-city bike pod.

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Cycling 23 Jan 2012
Get Ready for the Wild West Bike Fest

NEW PLYMOUTH — Get your bikes and your party attitude: The Wild West Bike Fest 2012 is almost here! For the next five weeks, 31 events will celebrate cycling as New Plymouth District Council encourages people of all ages to give something new a try.

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Environment 18 Jan 2012
Urenui Headland a No-Go Zone

NEW PLYMOUTH — A near-miss at the eroding Urenui headland has renewed warnings for people to stay away from the cliffs.

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Waste 18 Jan 2012
Council Issues Recycling Challenge

NEW PLYMOUTH — The recycling habits of New Plymouth District residents slipped in 2011.

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News 18 Jan 2012
Summer Revamp for New Plymouth Airport

NEW PLYMOUTH — Visitors to New Plymouth Airport in the next few weeks will see a lot of work taking place above and below ground.

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Environment 18 Jan 2012
Tree Removal from Manukorihi Hill

NEW PLYMOUTH — A large macrocarpa at the top of Manukorihi Hill, Waitara, will be removed on Thursday 26 January due to erosion around its base.

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Internet 18 Jan 2012
Log Your Active Travel Online with Let's Go

NEW PLYMOUTH — A new website has been launched just in time to help people with their New Year resolutions to become more active.

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Community 18 Jan 2012
Walking/Cycling Efforts Net Six Award Nominations

NEW PLYMOUTH — Efforts to increase the amount of walking and cycling in the community have led to New Plymouth District being a finalist in four national awards with six nominations.

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News 13 Jan 2012
Temporary Closure of the Coastal Walkway

NEW PLYMOUTH — The section of the Coastal Walkway adjacent to Woolcombe Terrace (from Placemakers to East End Reserve) has been closed to the public due to high tides and large swells.

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Water 13 Jan 2012
Water Shutdown

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Water 12 Jan 2012
Water Shutdown

NEW PLYMOUTH — The water to Victoria Road, from the Victoria Road and Carrington Street intersection to Shortland Street, will be off from 9am until noon Thursday 12 January.

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Environment 22 Dec 2011
Oakura Cliff Face Tidied for Summer

NEW PLYMOUTH — The section of cliff at Oakura Beach Holiday Park that slipped away during last weekend’s heavy rainfall has been cleaned up in time for the summer holiday influx.

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Community 19 Dec 2011
NPDC Holiday Season Opening Hours

NEW PLYMOUTH — Please open the attached PDF to see the opening hours of the Council's facilities during the Christmas/New Year period.

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Alcohol 15 Dec 2011
Liquor Controls in Place for Christmas and New Year

NEW PLYMOUTH — When you are outdoors celebrating the Christmas and New Year season, be aware of the liquor bans that are in place.

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Gardening 15 Dec 2011
Winners Announced in Housing for the Elderly Garden Competition

NEW PLYMOUTH — Taking great pride in his garden has won Marfell resident Allan Cuckow this year’s Housing for the Elderly Garden Competition.

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Community 15 Dec 2011
Local Burial for Exceptional New Plymouth Woman

NEW PLYMOUTH — The ashes of an exceptional New Plymouth woman who improved the lives of uncounted people around the world will be interred at Te Henui Cemetery tomorrow (Friday).

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Water 14 Dec 2011
Changes to Inglewood's Water Cleaning Programme

INGLEWOOD — This week’s programme for cleaning Inglewood’s water pipes has been shifted by half a day, due to the unexpected problem encountered yesterday (Tuesday).

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Water 11 Dec 2011
Inglewood Water Update: Sunday Morning

INGLEWOOD — The water in Inglewood's eastern area has cleared overnight and is safe again to drink.

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Water 10 Dec 2011
Inglewood Water Update: Saturday Afternoon

INGLEWOOD — Waster tests this afternoon show the situation in Inglewood hasn't changed from this morning.

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Water 10 Dec 2011
Inglewood Water Update: Saturday Morning

INGLEWOOD — The water has cleared at some properties, but properties around Moa Street/the CBD still have dirty water.

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Traffic 9 Dec 2011
Removal of Macrocarpas in Waitara

NEW PLYMOUTH — One of the two macrocarpas scheduled for removal from Manukorihi Hill in Waitara will be taken down today (Friday).

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Water 8 Dec 2011
Air Scouring to Clean Inglewood's Water Pipes

INGLEWOOD — Inglewood’s water pipes are about to be scoured clean, block by block.

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Traffic 7 Dec 2011
Road Resurfacing in New Plymouth's CBD

NEW PLYMOUTH — The next stage of a four-year project to improve road surfaces in New Plymouth’s CBD will begin in January.

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News 7 Dec 2011
New Approach Taken to Brougham Street Redesign

NEW PLYMOUTH — A new approach to the use of central-city space is being established by New Plymouth District Council.

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Environment 2 Dec 2011
Big Tree Removals Coming

NEW PLYMOUTH — Three large trees are about to be removed before they can fall and damage the land around them.

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