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Festival of Lights

Festival of Lights delivers record $12m GDP boost for Taranaki 19th March 2026 /

Festival of Lights delivers record $12m GDP boost for Taranaki

New Plymouth’s TSB Festival of Lights delivered a record contribution of $11.8m to regional GDP and $23.1m in total economic impact, according to a BERL report.


Festival of Lights generates $1.25m in visitor spend 22nd August 2024 /

Festival of Lights generates $1.25m in visitor spend

New Plymouth District Council says its TSB Festival of Lights Winter Pop-Up event generated $1.25m in spending, up from $1m last year.


New Plymouth winter light festival to return 12th May 2023

New Plymouth winter light festival to return

New Plymouth District Council has announced the return of a winter pop-up event as part of the TSB Festival of Lights.


New Plymouth Festival of Lights cancelled 12th November 2021

New Plymouth Festival of Lights cancelled

The TSB Festival of Lights in New Plymouth has been cancelled due to Covid restrictions.


Festival of Lights injects $4.6m, attracts 8000 visitors 26th November 2017 /

Festival of Lights injects $4.6m, attracts 8000 visitors

A survey on the New Plymouth District Council-run TSB Festival of Lights has highlighted the significant contribution the summer spectacular is making to the region’s economy.