Concrete proof the Yarrow Stadium project is achieving its vision of creating the best regional stadium that stages major events will be on show with the hosting of the Bunnings NPC Final and the start of a new phase in the East Stand's construction. The Yarrows Taranaki Bulls’ 23 to 16 victory on Friday night over Canterbury set up a home grand final for the local side against Hawke’s Bay on Saturday. The game will be the first home final since the Bulls triumphed in 2014 and tickets are now
Concrete proof the Yarrow Stadium project is achieving its vision of creating the best regional stadium that stages major events will be on show with the hosting of the Bunnings NPC Final and the start of a new phase in the East Stand's construction. The Yarrows Taranaki Bulls’ 23 to 16 victory on Friday night over Canterbury set up a home grand final for the local side against Hawke’s Bay on Saturday. The game will be the first home final since the Bulls triumphed in 2014 and tickets are now
Taranaki Regional Council has held two community conversations in 2023 on transport in the region. Better Travel Choices - September to October 2023 Public consultation on the two documents that make up the Better Travel Choices for Taranaki strategy was held between September and October 2023. The strategy includes a new active travel strategy and an updated Regional Public Transport Plan. Better Travel Choices for Taranaki sets out a series of ideas and options that respond to “The Road
Find out more about Taranaki Catchment Communities and its work across the region to protect and enhance freshwater and safeguard biodiversity values within water bodies. WinnerTaranaki Catchment Communities – For taking action to protect and enhance water quality and biodiversity values within water bodies in Taranaki. The group is made up of farmers with a shared passion for a sustainable future. They work on a range of initiatives around Te Maunga, raising awareness of how fundamental
the Haehanga stream. This prevents all water recreation (including swimming, shellfish gathering and fishing). Local partners We work closely with local District Councils and the Taranaki District Health Board to keep you safe during the swimming season. Check out their websites for more information. Taranaki District Health Board(external link) New Plymouth District Council(external link) Stratford District Council(external link) South Taranaki District Council(external link) Check the latest
To celebrate the launch of the Waitara Express on 20 May 2024, we're running a competition for youth (5-18 years) to design the back of the bus. The theme is 'I Heart Waitara' so put your imagination on wheels and be in to WIN! The winner will have their awesome design printed on the back of the Waitara Express bus AND win a $150 Prezzy Card. Highly commended and spot prizes are also up for grabs. Download the template and enter below using the form. If you're submitting online, just fill in
People heading out to swimming spots across Taranaki this summer are being encouraged to wait a few days after heavy rain before diving in. Taranaki Regional Council’s summer “Can I Swim Here?" monitoring programme starts this week, running through until the end of March 2024. Every Tuesday staff will take water samples at 41 popular swimming spots at lakes, rivers and beaches across the region. Results take two days to come back from the lab, and are posted on the Land, Air, Water Aotearoa
changes as New Plymouth District Council, Stratford District Council and South Taranaki District Council consult on their Speed Management Plans. Meanwhile, Taranaki Regional Council (TRC) is seeking views on a new Better Travel Choices for Taranaki strategy which looks at how to get more people walking or cycling and what improvements to the bus network could be made including proposals for an airport bus service and a boost for bus links to Taranaki Base Hospital. “We know more people want to get
View our bus routes and timetables for the Citylink New Plymouth school and commuter services, as well as the Southlink and Connector services. Bookings are no longer essential for the Connector service (except for TDHB patients/ visitors). Follow us for news and updates Taranaki Public Transport (external link)
Join us for a morning of fun and interactive learning where tamariki will discover cool facts about the trees of Tūpare. Suitable for children aged 5-10 years.