Taranaki Events

29/08/2023

29/08/2023

😍🤘 An epic line-up at an iconic venue… if this doesn’t scream ‘New Plymouth summer’ than we don’t know what does! ROCK THE BOWL bringing us the goods with a bunch of kiwi, Aussie AND international icons - Ocean Alley, Shapeshifter, Sublime with Rome and more this December!
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29/08/2023

02/08/2023

SNOWING! ☃️❄️
Just now in Stratford

02/08/2023

Fundraising for New Plymouth’s mammoth all ages play area has hit its target of $5 million, meaning construction of the seaside project could begin as soon as October.

02/08/2023

Sleet in Stratford! ❄️
Snow tonight??

19/05/2023

The New Plymouth Operatic Society is set to stage "We Will Rock You," a musical comedy based on the songs of British rock band Queen, at the TSB Showplace in New Plymouth.

The show runs for 16 days straight and stars Danica Manson and William Deane. Both have played their characters, Scaramouche and Galileo, in previous productions.

Director Richard Neam, along with Manson and Deane, are the only non-Taranaki residents among the nearly 50-member cast.

The musical is set in a dystopian future where real music has been banned, revolving around two societal outcasts joining a revolution to save rock 'n roll.

Deane emphasized the value of local theatre as an opportunity for community bonding and living out dreams.

The show runs from May 25 to June 10.

13/02/2023

UPDATED 8am

Morning Taranaki - it's been a very windy night and as we wake up and start to assess the damage it is vital that we put our safety and the safety of others first.

🚗 Please only travel if your journey is essential - there is lots of debris on the roads and wind gusts can make driving hazardous.

🚚 We have reports of a truck blown over on SH3 near Egmont Village - please avoid the area.

🚦 The traffic lights are out on the SH3 Devon Rd, Devon St, Northgate and
the Devon St, Sackville St, Clemow Rd intersections. If you HAVE to travel, please be very careful.

🌬️ Ensure that trampolines etc remain secure. If debris has blown into your property, if you can secure it safely please do so.

🚑 Taranaki Base Hospital has reduced services to essential clinical services only. Anyone with a planned visit for today will be contacted. Emergency Departments at both Taranaki BAse HOspital and Hawera Hospital remain open - visit Te Whatu Ora ‐Taranaki for more details.

🚌 Taranaki Regional Council has cancelled all bus services. This includes Citylink, Southlink, Connector and school bus services.

📚Most schools have notified their families that they will be closed today - please check your school app, page or website for updates.

We encourage you to keep informed through key channels and make sure you are up to date:

🌧️Weather: https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home
🚧Road Closures:https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/
🔌Power Outages:https://www.powerco.co.nz/outages

Your local councils
Stratford District Council
New Plymouth District Council
South Taranaki District Council
Taranaki Regional Council

Taranaki Radio Stations
More FM
Taranaki - 93.2FM
Oakura - 96.4FM
Okato - 100FM
Opunake - 91.2FM

Newstalk ZB
New Plymouth - 96.4FM
Hawera - 96.4FM
The Hits
Taranaki - 90FM
Opunake - 91.2FM

Magic
Taranaki - 89.2FM

Te Korimako o Taranaki
94.8FM

Access Radio Taranaki 104.4FM

Most FM 100.4

Radio Rhema
Taranaki - 540AM
Opunake - 93.6FM

If there is any risk to life or property please dial 111 - stay safe. for

13/02/2023

⚠️Cancellation of services - TUESDAY 14TH FEBRUARY⚠️

Due to the MetService RED ALERT now in place for Taranaki, all Citylink urban & school services, Southlink, The Connector & Your Connector bus services have been cancelled for tomorrow, Tuesday 14 February. These winds are expected to produce widespread damage, especially to trees and powerlines and could lift roofs.

Further updates for Wednesday 15 February bus services will be made tomorrow.

Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe. 💛

13/02/2023

Kia ora Taranaki

Met service have upgraded Taranaki to a Strong Wind Warning - Red valid for 24hrs from 6pm Mon, 13 Feb - 6pm Tue, 14 Feb.

Except: Southeast winds are forecast to be severe at times, with gusts reaching 120 km/h in exposed places, turning severe southerly gale gusting 120 km/h Tuesday morning, but damaging gusts of 130 to 140 km/h or higher are expected at times during Tuesday morning.

Impact: These winds are expected to produce widespread damage, especially to trees and powerlines and could lift roofs. Transport and power networks are likely to be significantly impacted, with road closures and power outages. Conditions will be hazardous for motorists and there is a danger to life from flying debris and falling trees or branches.

Key websites to help keep you informed:
🌧️Weather: https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home
🚧Road Closures:https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/
🔌Power Outages:https://www.powerco.co.nz/outages

Listen to a radio or television station and follow the instructions of local emergency officials.

Taranaki Radio Stations

More FM
Taranaki - 93.2FM
Oakura - 96.4FM
Okato - 100FM
Opunake - 91.2FM

Newstalk ZB
New Plymouth - 96.4FM
Hawera - 96.4FM

The Hits
Taranaki - 90FM
Opunake - 91.2FM

Magic
Taranaki - 89.2FM

Te Korimako o Taranaki
94.8FM
Access Radio Taranaki 104.4FM

Most FM 100.4

Radio Rhema
Taranaki - 540AM
Opunake - 93.6FM

Stay safe

12/02/2023

Heads up Taranaki

Our partners at MetService just issued a Heavy Rain Warning – Orange for Mount Taranaki valid for 17 hours, from 7:00pm Monday 13 February to 12:00pm (noon) Tuesday 14 February.

Expect 120 to 180 mm of rain. Peak rates of 20 to 30 mm/h expected from Monday night through to around dawn Tuesday.

More information can be found on MetService website: https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home

❗ Prepare for high winds and heavy rain and check the Get Ready website to find out what to do before, during and after a storm. https://getready.govt.nz/en/emergency/storms/

10/02/2023

Street art near The Good Home in New Plymouth.

🗓 18/08/21
📸 iPhone 11
👤 Tony Skilling

10/02/2023

Penguin sign near Breakwater Bay in New Plymouth.

🗓 13/02/22
📸 iPhone 11
👤 Tony Skilling

09/02/2023

Snow at Opunake Road in Cardiff.

🗓 29/06/21
📸 iPhone 11
👤 Tony Skilling

09/02/2023

Waterfall at Pukekura Park in New Plymouth.

🗓 09/11/21
📸 iPhone 11
👤 Tony Skilling

08/02/2023

Moreton Bay Fig tree at Pukekura Park in New Plymouth.

🗓 05/04/22
📸 iPhone 11
👤 Tony Skilling

08/02/2023

Len Lye Centre on Devon Street East in New Plymouth.

🗓 18/08/21
📸 iPhone 11
👤 Tony Skilling

07/02/2023

Mount Taranaki sunset from Victoria Park in Stratford.

🗓 05/10/20
📸 iPhone 11
👤 Tony Skilling

07/02/2023

Mount Taranaki sunset from The Links in Bell Block.

🗓 24/06/19
📸 iPhone XR
👤 Tony Skilling

06/02/2023

Playground at King Edward Park in Hawera.

🗓 10/08/19
📸 iPhone XR
👤 Tony Skilling

06/02/2023

Lake Ratapiko.

🗓 09/10/21
📸 iPhone 11
👤 Tony Skilling

05/02/2023

Overflowing waves at Breakwater Bay in New Plymouth.

🗓 13/02/22
📸 iPhone 11
👤 Tony Skilling