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NPDC seeks operators for Taranaki campgrounds 22nd June 2026 /

NPDC seeks operators for Taranaki campgrounds

New Plymouth District Council is seeking experienced tourism operators to lease and manage Onaero Camping Ground and Waitara Campground.


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.


Next stage of Taranaki walkway begins  25th November 2025 /

Next stage of Taranaki walkway begins 

Construction of the next stage of the coastal pathway extension Te Pae o te Rangi between Waitara and Bell Block starts this week.


Taranaki summer events generate $21m 15th April 2025 /

Taranaki summer events generate $21m

The TSB Festival of Lights and concerts at Bowl of Brooklands this summer generated $21.2m of total spending and injected $10.9 of gross domestic product into Taranaki’s economy.


Work to start on New Plymouth Coastal Walkway extension 8th July 2024 /

Work to start on New Plymouth Coastal Walkway extension

Work is expected to start this week on the 9.7km Coastal Walkway extension from Waitara to Mangati and Bell Block.