Neil Holdom
Tens of millions lost from oil, gas ban - New Plymouth mayor
The country's largest gas user, Methanex, will continue operating for at least another decade. The Taranaki-based company is the world's largest producer of methanol. It has signed a gas supply… Audio
Questions raised over mayor's involvement in land-sale meeting
Questions are being asked about the New Plymouth mayor's involvement in a meeting about the sale of reserve land, including the transfer of $2.25 million to a private golf club.
Oil & gas ending: Taranaki mayors take concerns to Minister
Taranaki mayors have asked the Government for help them diversify their local economies as the country moves away from oil and gas exploration. Three mayors from the region met Energy Minister Megan… Audio
Ending oil, gas: New Plymouth mayor, petrol boss respond
The government has announced this morning there will be no new permits issued for offshore oil and gas exploration. Onshore permits will still be on offer for the next three years in Taranaki only… Audio
New Plymouth on boil water notice, work starts on broken pipe
Repairs crews will be starting work at first light to fix the broken pipe that's cut water to a quarter of New Plymouth district's water network. A boil water notice is in place for at least a week… Audio
Battle lines drawn in New Plymouth golf course sale
Battlelines are being drawn over the proposed carve up of a public golf course in New Plymouth. Mayor Neil Holdom says the council could raise up to $50 million by selling off half the Fitzroy Golf… Audio
Proposal to sell half of New Plymouth golf course angers locals
New Plymouth Mayor Neil Holdom says selling half of his city's public golf course to develop upmarket housing could earn up to $50m, which could offset rates bills and pay for vital infrastructure. Video, Audio
New Plymouth visitors to pay Len Lye Centre entry
Out of town visitors to the Len Lye Centre in New Plymouth will have to pay for the privilege from August 2018. At a feisty debate on Tuesday, mayor Neil Holdom broke with convention and used his… Audio
Ranfurly 'log of wood' back in Taranaki after 5 years
New Zealand's most prized provincial trophy, the Ranfurly Shield, is back in the hands of Taranaki for the first time in five years. Fans lined the streets of New Plymouth on the weekend to celebrate… Audio
New Plymouth wind wand inspected after lightning strike
A lightning strike has put New Plymouth's wind wand out of action. Late on Sunday, an electrical storm in the city hit its wind wand and Port Taranaki's chimney. In 2014, lightening struck… Audio
Regions fear local papers for chop after merger rejected
Local publications send a strong message to their parent companies that they are a vital and essential part of their community, amid fears some may be shut following the Commerce Commission's decision… Audio