
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 avidly 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!

Ding-ding! Back for round six!
The Prospa Local Business Hero Awards are back! We're looking for local businesses that have stood out over the last 12 months - and by nominating a business in your community you could win some incredible prizes. Got an amazing mechanic? Know a super friendly pharmacist? Maybe you're gatekeeping a fab hairdresser. But it's time to spill!
Champion the incredible local businesses that make our New Zealand Neighbourhoods special by nominating them to be the 2025 Prospa Local Business Hero.
Nominations are now open – nominate your Local Business Hero now.


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✅ How much will development cost? (Feasibility & budgeting)
✅ What’s my timeline? (Consent process & approvals)


This week's prize draw winners are:
Adele Graham from Beachville
Jewel Lopez from Lincoln
Jimmy Virdi from Hamilton
Moira McGivern from Massey
You've each won a $100 grocery voucher (eg. New World, Woolworths, Pak n Save) to spend as you please. Contact us here to claim your prize.
Not on the list? Check back next week to see if you're next week's winner!
