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Holiday period opening hours

Over the holiday season, some of our facilities will be closed or have reduced hours. 

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Tuākana

Seniors

Buses

Holders of SuperGold cards can travel for free on off-peak Citylink and Connector bus services (9am-3pm and after 6.30pm weekdays and all Citylink Saturday services). Passengers aged 65 or over, and without a Super Gold card, qualify for a senior citizens fare. Please show the driver your ID.

More information on bus services is available through Taranaki Regional Council:

Mobility Scooters on Coastal Walkway

Parking

Park for free up to 11am, Mondays to Saturdays in all Council paid-parking spaces providing a SuperGold card or an alternative Council parking card is displayed on the dashboard. This does not apply to time-restricted parking spaces, e.g. P30 parks. Contact us for an alternative Council parking card.

If you plan to stay beyond 11am, purchase the extra time as you arrive, our handheld devices will register that you have paid beyond 11am.

Time limits still apply. For example, there is a two hour time limit on Devon Street, this limit still applies to SuperGold cardholders.

Mobility scooters

Electric mobility scooters are available to use free of charge at Pukekura Park and on the Coastal Walkway between Port Taranaki and Te Rewa Rewa Bridge.

The service is run by Taranaki Disabilities Centre Trust. Bookings are essential and can be made by calling Taranaki Disability Info Centre on 022 166 8720 or by email info@taranakidic.org.nz. You must show staff that you can drive a scooter and sign a declaration to say you're competent. You will also need personal ID such as a Gold Card. 

Talk art: Govett-Brewster seniors

Join Govett-Brewster staff for a conversation about our current exhibitions, artworks and programmes. No knowledge of art is needed! Second Friday of the month. Meet at Monica's Eatery 9.30am ready for a 10am start.

Entry to the Gallery is free for New Plymouth District Residents, Friends of the Gallery and under 16-year-olds, with proof of address. Entry for out-of-town visitors is $15 for adults and $10 for Seniors. 

 

Todd Energy Aquatic Centre

 

Swimming

There are special discounted rates for seniors (over 60) and SuperGold card holders

We also offer discounts on concession cards, aquarobics and fitness centre membership.

Check out our prices here.

50s forward classes and Aquarobics

We offer both shallow and deepwater aquarobics classes and 50s Forward gym classes.

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Page last updated: 09:57am Tue 30 January 2024

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