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A Summer's Day Live

A Summer’s Day Live with TOTO & Dragon 11 January 2019 11 Jan 2019 TSB Bowl of Brooklands Toto - the legends behind some of the most iconic pop songs in history, Kiwi favourites Dragon, and another exciting headliner still to be announced, are performing in our stunning TSB Bowl of Brooklands at a summer concert series called ‘A Summer’s Day Live’, which will feature major international artists from the past four decades. It’s without question, that Toto are currently in the middle of a major resurgence around the world. Loved for hits such as ‘Rosanna’, ‘Africa’ and ‘Hold The Line’, the band has released 17 studio albums, and sold more than 40 million records worldwide, since forming in the 1970's. Iconic Kiwi rockers Dragon are also a major drawcard for the concert series. As the band behind hits such as ‘April Sun in Cuba’, ‘Are You Old Enough’, ‘Rain’ and ‘Still In Love With You’, Dragon are one of New Zealand’s most popular live acts. They were inducted into the New Zealand Hall of Fame in 2011 and with Todd Hunter and Mark Williams at the helm, they have continued to delight Kiwi crowds wherever they play. Ticket prices: Gold (platform seating) - $209.00 Silver (terrace seating) - $169.00 General Admission - from $109.00 Child 3-14 years (GA only) - $59.00 (under 3’s free) Service fees apply General public sales will begin from 9am, Monday 13 August through Ticketek.

Forestry Venture a Win-Win for Iwi and NPDC

Forestry Venture a Win-Win for Iwi and NPDC 14 September 2018 A 30-year partnership between NPDC and Ngāti Maruwharanui iwi is now reaping rewards for the whole district with the success of a joint forestry venture. The trees were harvested from about 6 hectares in the community of Tarata last month and have netted a healthy profit for both sides. The joint venture began with Ngāti Maruwharanui providing the land and NPDC supplying funding and resources. NPDC’s agreed share of the return was 60 per cent, which has brought the district about $170,000. “The success of our district is built on prosperous communities and this venture shows how we can help that happen by planning our future,” said NPDC Chief Financial Officer Alan Bird. “This venture is a win-win for everyone involved.” Te Upoko o Te Whenua Marae Chair Nathan Peri said the harvest fulfilled a 30-year vision of the iwi kaumātua and the funds would help secure the future of the marae at Tarata. “The agreement started with the Inglewood District Council in the 1980s and was completed in unison with the NPDC,” said Mr Peri. “This agreement we had with the council has strengthened our relationship and also enhanced our integrity as an entity to do business with.” NPDC manages 333 hectares of commercial forestry on NPDC land and joint ventures with other land owners.

Zero Waste

2018 Rubbish Bag Deliveries 09 September 2018 As we strive for Zero Waste, it’s our last year using red rubbish bags. From October 2019, we’ll be rolling out bins for collecting general and food waste. Every year we collect 7,000 tonnes of rubbish and 6,000 tonnes of recyclables from our homes. Moving to a bins-only collection service next year is one of the steps toward diverting the 40 per cent of recyclable and compostable material that currently goes to the landfill. Over the next six weeks, packs of red rubbish bags will be delivered for the last time, to some 30,000 homes across our district.The packs will be delivered in stages between about 10 September and 15 October. Some properties in New Plymouth city will receive five extra red bags first, then a further 52 red bags. Extra rubbish bags Due to a supplier delay, some properties will first get an extra pack of five rubbish bags, taken from existing stocks, in September, then their full 52-bag pack in October. We apologise for any inconvenience this causes. Fitzroy to Glen Avon, Merrilands to Highlands, Westown to Vogeltown, Spotswood to Moturoa and the central business district are the areas affected. Delivery of five-bag packs If you live in these areas shaded on this map, you might get an extra five-bag pack first in September followed by your full pack in October Delivery If you do not have a letterbox and there is no secure place to leave a non-delivery card, please contact NPDC after Monday 2 October and we’ll provide you with a set of bags. If your letterbox is too small for the bags to fit, a numbered non-delivery card will be left at your property. If a numbered non-delivery card is left at your property, please take it, your ID and proof of address to the Civic Centre or a service centre in Waitara, Inglewood or Bell Block so that you can collect your supply of rubbish bags. For more information please visit our Residential Rubbish and Recycling page.

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