New Plymouth Council rejects free CBD parking option

Thursday 29 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 30 Oct, 1:37pm

New Plymouth District Council has scrapped a proposal to offer free parking in the central business district. Instead, councillors recommended reducing the current $3 hourly charge to $2 per hour. A final decision regarding the parking rates will be made when the council approves its Long Term Plan in 2027.

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First reported by The Post, Thu 29 Oct, 12:01pm · 3 reports from 2 outlets over 26 hours

The PostThu 29 Oct, 12:01pm

Free parking would cost NP ratepayers millions in lost revenue (opens in new tab)
- Council rejects free parking in New Plymouth’s CBD (opens in new tab) Thu 29 Oct, 4:34pm
RNZFri 30 Oct, 1:37pm

New Plymouth drops free CBD parking idea (opens in new tab)