Local Council nominees maybe returning to their core sensibility's?
A new contender for South Taranaki's mayoralty says he would not contribute to the multi-million dollar rebuild of the regional rugby stadium in New Plymouth and would withdraw from the NPDC business and tourism development agency Venture Taranaki. It appears finally, that some common sense is starting to surface in the Taranaki local political scene. Let us hope it is catching and someone with a similar mind-set has a run for mayor , here in the NPDC. Returning the councils to Core District Council business; then rates reduced to some sort of affordable level, is long over-due. Well down Craig. Best wish's.

WHAT YOUR COUNCIL IS DOING FOR YOU!!!
FREE PUBLIC FORUM
Thursday, 10th April 2025
Venue: NPDC Debating Chamber 9.30am - 11.00am
This is a golden opportunity to hear from Council representatives just what is being done by our council to improve the lives of you and yours in this community.
Local Councils are increasingly being criticized by the Coalition Government for not sticking to their knitting, all three Mayors in the Taranaki District strongly dispute these claims!!
Do come along and hear about some of the projects in hand:-
Food security and access to emergency food.
Housing for the Elderly.
Age Friendly initiatives.
City Centre initiatives.
Shelter for rough sleepers.
Youth engagement.
Community Funding to community groups.
Come along, listen, ask questions, be involved in your community!

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Poll: Is your nearest emergency department up to scratch?
Concerns have been raised about Nelson Hospital with complaints of lack of staffing and excessive wait times. Do you have confidence in your local emergency department?

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37% Yes, it serves us well
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62.2% No, I have concerns
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0.8% Other - I'll share below