Press Release – New Plymouth District CouncilTotal budget allocated to work programme from April 2026 to March 2027 is $1.3m, split equally between NPDC and TRC. NPDC Councillors have today approved a joint proposal with Taranaki Regional Council to be submitted to the Government next week, outlining options for the future of local government in the region. (Photo/Supplied)They also approved a Future for Local Government work programme and funding to deliver it through to March 2027. However, last month the Council agreed to pursue an alternative, self-designed “Pathfinder” proposal and submit it through the process. Total budget allocated to work programme from April 2026 to March 2027 is $1.3m, split equally between NPDC and TRC.