New Plymouth District Council
A real whodunnyit: Thieves steal cistern, but the throne's still golden
A public toilet cistern in New Plymouth has been stolen - and replaced with a golden replica.
Pokies grants blood money - Medical officer of health
Taranaki medical officer of health Dr Jonathan Jarman has linked problem gambling to suicide at a public hearing into the New Plymouth District Council's gambling venues policy. Audio
No surprise no Maori on New Plymouth Council, iwi leader says
A Taranaki iwi leader says it is no surprise that not a single Maori candidate has won a seat on the New Plymouth District Council. Audio
Speed dating....with local body candidates
Local body candidates always stuggle to get people to engage, so one New Plymouth District Councillor, Shaun Biesiek, has arranged a speed dating session...with candidates. Audio
Council cleared to sell Aust dairy company
New Plymouth District Council has been cleared to sell its biggest investment - a Tasmanian dairy company worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Audio
Parking wardens armed with body cameras
Animal control officers and parking wardens in New Plymouth are to be kitted out with body cameras to deter aggressive behaviour towards them.