New Plymouth District Council, NZ
District Council in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Plymouth District Council, NZ engages eateries and diners in Bring It! reusable container effort
New Plymouth initiated the campaign on its path to zero landfill waste by 2040. Participating restaurants and cafes offer take-out items in containers brought by their customers. Bring It! also reduce reliance on single-use cups by offering Again Again stainless steel mugs for a small one-time fee. An online directory shows where eco-conscious patrons can find Bring It! locations including businesses with discounts for participation.
New Plymouth District Council, NZ
New Zealand
New Plymouth District Council, NZ completely digitized its building consent process
New Plymouth District Council completely digitized its building consent process after comprehensive testing confirmed the system was secure. The new system allows residents to submit applications, process payments, and track status updates on their computer, smartphone, or tablet. The entire paperless transaction for building consents can be completed within minutes.
New Plymouth District Council, NZ
New Zealand
New Plymouth District Council, NZ is testing recycled plastic waste as a road surfacing material
New Plymouth District Council partnered with EnviroNZ, Road Science and Downer to trial a new material for road resurfacing. The material, Plas Mix, is created by mixing recycled plastic waste and asphalt. According to Road Science testing, the new material should be stronger and more cost-effective than traditional asphalt. The trial is utilising 500kg of residential recycled plastic for local road resurfacing.
New Plymouth District Council, NZ
New Zealand
New Plymouth District Council, NZ deploys six electric rubbish trucks for food scraps collection
New Plymouth District Council deployed six new electric rubbish trucks for the new landfill and food scraps bin collection service. The electric trucks redirect food scraps, which previously made up 40% of landfill rubbish, to be used for composting. This new electric fleet service was designed to cut carbon emissions and reduce landfill waste as part of the Council's Zero Waste by 2040 initiative.
New Plymouth District Council, NZ
New Zealand
New Plymouth District Council, NZ launched "NPDC GeoHUB" its newly redesigned ArcGIS Hub
New Plymouth District Council launched "NPDC GeoHUB" its newly redesigned ArcGIS Hub website which provides the Council's spatial data to the public free of charge. This upgrade to the Council's previous Open Data portal includes a GIS Viewer that allows users to explore the Council's water systems, check property boundaries, and examine aerial photos and contours. The Council also allows users to download the spatial data or access that data live using REST API.
New Plymouth District Council, NZ
New Zealand
New Plymouth District Council, NZ opened a drive-thru voting station on National Vote Day
New Plymouth District Council opened a drive-thru voting station where residents could drop off their ballots on National Vote Day in 2019. This drive-thru ballot box initiative was designed to increase voting participation rates in local body elections. Participants were able to drop off their votes in between errands and were rewarded with free ice cream.
New Plymouth District Council, NZ
New Zealand