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Other cities look to follow New Plymouth’s funding model
The locally devised funding model that helped New Plymouth build one of the country’s biggest all-ages playgrounds is in hot demand at councils around the country.
Boosting Our Taranaki Youth
Together, we’re helping Taranaki tamariki and rangatahi reach their potential. Our sights are set on 100 Boosts annually, and we’re getting close! That’s 100 opportunities each year
Barnett’s back TOPEC Lodge Build
The Taranaki Outdoor Pursuits and Education Centre (TOPEC) has received a substantial contribution from the Barnett Family, helping to bring the new TOPEC Lodge closer to reality. This gift reflects the strong local support for a project that will expand outdoor education opportunities for generations of Taranaki learners.
Former All Black backs new Topec building
Former All Black and double Rugby World Cup winner Conrad Smith is championing the development of a new community lodge at the Taranaki Outdoor Pursuits and Education Centre.
Partnering in Practice: GQ Partner work-out TOPEC
TOPEC Partner, Govett-Quillium, joined TOPEC on-site for a full day of workshops and collaboration. The visit offered valuable input, strengthened project connections, and showcased the capability of the TOPEC facilities.
Dream destination finally finished
Each day over the summer months, up to 2000 people enjoyed the swings, water play, slides and everything else Destination Kāwaroa playground had to offer.
Final stages of Destination Kāwaroa to be finished by July
New Plymouth’s multi-million dollar all ages play area Destination Kāwaroa is now fully funded with the final two stages of the area expected to be completed by the middle of the year.
Yarrow Stadium naming rights agreement comes to an end
Yarrow and NPDC have announced the conclusion of the naming rights of Yarrow Stadium, bringing to an end a partnership that has spanned more than
New Plymouth’s Destination Kāwaroa officially opened
An idea envisioned by New Plymouth philanthropist Bryce Barnett four years ago became a reality on Wednesday (18 December 2024) with the official opening of the first stage of Destination Kāwaroa.
Waitara skate park set for Christmas opening
The Waitara Skate Park is set to open before Christmas, offering a new recreational space for the community. This $1.7 million project, funded by the
Revamp of Otupaiia Marine Park in Waitara gets a $950,000 boost
Otupaiia Marine Park in Waitara is set to undergo a significant transformation, thanks to a $950,000 funding boost. This funding, provided by the Ministry for
Programme helping surfer to ‘strive for dreams’ gets boost
A teenage surfer from Taranaki says surfing with the some of the world’s best in Brazil was one of the best trips he’s ever been on.
Taranaki Youth Boost support set to double.
Over the past five years, over $50,000 gifted to boost the talents of our ambitious youngsters through Youth Boost
Waitara skate park due to be completed by December
Australian skate park design company Convic has been awarded the contract to build the next phase of the multimillion-dollar upgrade of Otupaiia Marine Park in Waitara.
From old stomping ground to breaking ground: Construction on Destination Play begins
New Plymouth firm Clelands Construction have been awarded the main construction contract to build Destination Play at Kāwaroa.
Destination Play is coming!
The design team have confirmed the design which looks to reuse infrastructure that is already there as much as possible which will reduce the environmental impact and construction costs.
‘Welcome to Ngāmotu’ Screening
New ‘Welcome to Ngāmotu’ video highlights the region and honours mana whenua.