Outdoor pools open on Saturday at Inglewood, Waitara and Ōkato, plus $1 million for the Tūparikino Hub
The outdoor pools at Inglewood, Waitara and Ōkato open for summer on Saturday 14 November. The Tūparikino Hub, the indoor sports arena being built beside the New Plymouth Raceway, has received a $1 million Lottery grant. Fog is forecast for Friday and Saturday, with highs of 17 to 18.
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Tūparikino Hub gets $1 million Lottery grant towards New Plymouth's new indoor stadium
The Lottery Grants Board has given $1 million to the Tūparikino Hub, the indoor sports arena being built beside the New Plymouth Raceway, which New Plymouth District Council says will cut the ratepayer share of the cost.
Read the storyParks & OutdoorsInglewood, Waitara and Ōkato pools open on Saturday 14 November, Fitzroy on 19 December
New Plymouth District Council's outdoor pools at Inglewood, Waitara and Ōkato open for summer on Saturday 14 November, with the free children's pools at Fitzroy following on Saturday 19 December.
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New Zealand teams take on India in Tauranga in three sports from 13 November
Two Black Caps one-day internationals at Bay Oval, free beach volleyball at Mount Main Beach and free 3x3 basketball at Mercury Baypark are on from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November.
Read on Explore TaurangaHamiltonHamilton Gardens wins national tourism award after five years of change
Hamilton Gardens has won the ServiceIQ Tourism Excellence Award for small-to-medium businesses, a national tourism award presented at this year's ceremony in Christchurch.
Read on Explore HamiltonTaupōSupercars confirmed for Taupō on 14 to 16 May 2027, with tickets on sale in late November
The ITM Taupō Super 440 will run at Taupō International Motorsport Park from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 May 2027. Tickets go on sale in the week starting Monday 23 November.
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Care Cafe
Details and ticketsFrom $25Fri 13 Nov · 6pmTap Fusion
Evolution Dome - Tasman Prospect Park
Details and ticketsFrom $69Fri 13 Nov · 8pmPRIMAL
Evolution Dome - Tasman Prospect Park
Details and ticketsFreeFri 13 Nov · 8pmScotty Slack Live @ Mike's
Mike's Bistro & Taproom
Details and ticketsFrom $25Sat 14 Nov · 6:15amCoastal Five
Puke Ariki
Details and ticketsFrom $30Sat 14 Nov · 7amMorning People - Feat. Beccie B
Evolution Dome - Tasman Prospect Park
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Barrett Domain New Plymouth: Walks, Lagoon and Parks
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