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A Summer’s Day Live with TOTO, Jefferson Starship & 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. Jefferson Starship rose from the ashes of another legendary San Francisco band, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, Jefferson Airplane. Between 1974 and 1984, the band released eight gold and platinum albums and 20 hit singles, including ‘We Built This City’, ‘Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now’, ‘Sara’, ‘Volunteers’, ‘White Rabbit’, ‘Wooden Ships’, ‘Somebody to Love’, ‘Today’, ‘Miracles’, ‘Count on Me’, ‘Fast Buck Freddie’, ‘Jane’ and ‘Find Your Way Back’). They also sold out concerts worldwide and lived out legendary rock and roll escapades. 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

Waitara Lands Bill Moves Forward 07 December 2018 Fast facts following Council meeting 7/12/2018 There are no major changes to the Bill from what was presented to the Council about a month ago. Leaseholders will pay the market value for the land, as determined by an independent valuer. We’re building a support package for leaseholders, including funding of $50,000 for independent financial/budgeting advice. We’re working with banks see whether they can offer any package deals for leaseholders. After almost 30 years of talks, this Bill is not perfect but it presents a real opportunity to unlock 770 Waitara properties valued at approximately $90 million. It’s a co-governance model to benefit the people of Waitara which will mean investment in community projects and enhancing rivers, for everyone to enjoy. We respect Otaraua’s decision to withdraw from the Bill but believe it is the best way forward, balancing a variety of competing interests. Fast Facts, as at 1/11/2018 Apology We acknowledge the land was originally confiscated by the government and in 1941 it was transferred to the former Waitara Borough Council. The land became part of the newly formed New Plymouth District Council during the 1989 reorganisation of local government. Our financial and legal obligations to all of our 80,000 residents mean we cannot simply return the land to the hapū. After almost 30 years of talks, this draft Bill is not perfect but it’s the best way forward. If this draft Bill doesn’t proceed, it will be a lost opportunity for this generation, after decades of on and off negotiations. Property The Bill enables leaseholders to purchase freehold their leased properties at market value. There are 770 Waitara properties valued at $90 million. From the sale of these properties over the next 20 years, it is expected about $28 million over the same period will assist the two hapū to purchase, manage or develop land in Waitara. Approximately $28 million will go to Waitara projects, co-governed by the hapū and NPDC, also over a 20-year period. Approximately $34 million will be allocated to Waitara River and environment projects. This will be co-governed by the hapū and iwi with interests in the river and the Taranaki Regional Council. Parks and Reserves About 120 hectares of land is available to hapū in various ways, mostly as reserves. The Bill gifts 44 hectares of land to the hapū: 13 hectares of developed residential land and 31 hectares of reserve land. The hapū will gain titles to parks and reserves totalling 13 hectares if they wish to take them. The hapū also have the option to purchase five Crown Reserves totalling 26 hectares (Pukekohe Park, parts of Ranfurly Park, James Nuku Reserve, Te Puna Park and Joll St Reserve). These will be co-governed with NPDC and have Reserve status, allowing for continued public access. They include West Quay, Kincade Park, Victoria Park, Tangaroa Reserve, Barclay Park, Pennington Park, East Quay, Memorial Park, Manukorihi Local Purpose Reserve, parts of Ranfurly Park, and Manukorihi Park. The Bill allows the hapū an option to purchase another 35 hectares of land in Waitara such as the Waitara Golf Course.

NPDC's Pukekura Park makes it six Green Flags in a row 29 November 2018 NPDC’s Pukekura Park has retained its status as one of the world’s best parks by winning the Green Flag Award for the sixth year running. The Green Flag is the international mark of a quality park or green space. “This is a tribute to the hard work of NPDC’s Parks team and reflects the dedication that goes into the ongoing development of the park and keeping it in pristine condition all-year round,” says NPDC Infrastructure Manager David Langford. “New Plymouth’s founders had the foresight to create a fantastic and lasting asset back in 1876. It’s the green heart of New Plymouth and is looking in fantastic shape for the upcoming TSB Festival of Lights. “Our Parks staff are such amazing unsung heroes so it’s fantastic that this award recognises just one part of what they do for NPDC and our district’s residents. They look after 1,600 hectares of parks, nearly 50 playgrounds, skate parks and nearly 70 sports fields.” The park includes the TSB Bowl of Brooklands and the popular Brooklands Zoo, and is host to high-profile events such as WOMAD and the annual TSB Festival of Lights, as well as concerts by international stars. This year, the park has seen the development of the area outside the Tea House and the lookout over the Main Lake, as well as new shade sails in the playground and renovation of the fountain in the Fountain Lake. Experts assess a park for a Green Flag Award using eight criteria, including horticultural standards, cleanliness, sustainability, community involvement and providing a warm welcome. “Pukekura has held the award for six years. This is a feat in its own right that the team at Pukekura keep providing consistent quality and a green space that we as a community can value and measure up to one of the 2,500 parks worldwide that hold a Green Flag Award,” says Karl Nesbitt, Parks and Open Spaces Programme Manager at New Zealand Recreation Association, which runs the scheme in New Zealand. “With 14 countries now involved in the award worldwide, this keeps Pukekura on the international stage of providing its community a quality green space that’s is free to visit.”

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