Neil Holdom

Air New Zealand is promising to slash domestic airfares, in its biggest price shakeup in more than a decade. Air NZ's chief executive Christopher Luxon is calling it a win for the regions - but what… Audio

A controversial New Plymouth councillor, who said he was "ashamed" to sing the national anthem in te reo Maori, is refusing to make a face-to-face apology to his council colleagues. Murray Chong was a… Audio

Residents of Bell Block in New Plymouth have described how the Mangati Stream ran white after a sewage spill which killed dozens of fish and eels. The Taranaki Regional Council says it responded to a… Audio

A ban on new offshore oil and gas permits passed into law last night. The Crown Minerals Amendment Act was voted-in 63 to 55 in Parliament after the government surprised the sector with a ban in March… Audio

The country's largest gas user, Methanex, will continue operating for at least another decade. The Taranaki-based company is the world's largest producer of methanol. It has signed a gas supply… Audio

Taranaki mayors have asked the Government for help them diversify their local economies as the country moves away from oil and gas exploration. Three mayors from the region met Energy Minister Megan… Audio

The government has announced this morning there will be no new permits issued for offshore oil and gas exploration. Onshore permits will still be on offer for the next three years in Taranaki only… Audio

New Plymouth Mayor Neil Holdom says selling half of his city's public golf course to develop upmarket housing could earn up to $50m, which could offset rates bills and pay for vital infrastructure. Video, Audio

Out of town visitors to the Len Lye Centre in New Plymouth will have to pay for the privilege from August 2018. At a feisty debate on Tuesday, mayor Neil Holdom broke with convention and used his… Audio