Publication Dates
There are four LIVE issues a year, timed to hit peak times in the market:
Autumn 2025 — #154
Publication Date: 5/6 April
Booking Deadline: Fri 7 March
Copy Deadline: Fri 14 March
Winter 2025 — #155
Publication Date: 5/6 July
Booking Deadline: Fri 6 June
Copy Deadline: Fri 13 June
Spring 2025 — #156
Publication Date: 4/5 October
Booking Deadline: Fri 5 September
Copy Deadline: Fri 12 September
Summer 2026 — #157
Publication Date: Thu 11 Dec
Booking Deadline: Fri 14 Nov
Copy Deadline: Fri 21 Nov
Distribution
We print a minimum of 11,000 copies of each LIVE issue. Our distribution network has been refined to gain maximum traction across the following markets:
- New Plymouth people with discretionary income
- Tourists to Taranaki
The magazines are distributed in the following way:
- Delivered to homes in selected areas of New Plymouth (around 50% of all homes)
- Delivered to over 80% of homes in Oakura
- Stocked in most cafes in the city
- Placed in almost every New Plymouth hotel and motel room
- Available at all Taranaki branches of TSB, New Plymouth district libraries and selected retail stores
