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Powerco Taranaki Garden Spectacular
This week saw the official launch of the 10- day Powerco Taranaki Garden Spectacular running 28OCT-06NOV.
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New Plymouth’s Nice Hotel now also has the Best Suites.
Read the full postCup ticket sales to kick off soon
Fans wanting tickets to the three Rugby World Cup matches in New Plymouth will be able to buy them over the counter early next month.
Read the full postFreedom Camping Fines is Welcome News
The Government’s proposed fines will make it easier to manage freedom campers who camp where they shouldn’t, says New Plymouth District Council. Currently NPDC can only take problem campers through the courts under its Public Places Bylaw. However the proposed Act would enable automatic fines of $200 for those camping illegally, and court-imposed fines up to $10,000 for those caught dumping sewage.
Read the full postTaranaki's Beauden Barrett gets Super chance
Rising Taranaki rugby star Beauden Barrett turned out for the Coastal under-20 side on Saturday. This weekend he could be playing for the Hurricanes in South Africa. Barrett, 19, has been called into the under-fire Super Rugby side after All Blacks playmaker Aaron Cruden suffered an Achilles strain in Saturday night's 17-16 loss to the Brumbies. "Yeah, I got the call this afternoon that I'll be flying out tomorrow, so it's pretty exciting," the Taranaki rep said.
Read the full postThe 'Naki's hottest deals
Taranaki’s Number 1 Must Do Experience packages a Heliview Taranaki helicopter flight over Mt Taranaki with a three-course meal at the award-winning Gusto Restaurant overlooking New Plymouth’s Breakwater Bay, all for $229pp.
Read the full postHospital go-ahead delights
Champagne corks are popping after news Taranaki will get its modern new $80m hospital.
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