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Dating in New Plymouth

Members from New Plymouth and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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A few facts about New Plymouth

  • With about 90,000 people, New Plymouth is one of the ten biggest cities in New Zealand.
  • No town in the Taranaki Region is bigger.
  • Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand, is about 254 km away.
  • Close by: Bell Block (7 km), Waitara (15 km) and Stratford (35 km).

A first date in New Plymouth

Daytime dates suit a town like New Plymouth: a late breakfast or a walk before lunch feels relaxed and ends on its own.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in New Plymouth

How far around New Plymouth can I search?

More than 110,000 people live within 50 km of New Plymouth, in 4 towns and cities including Bell Block, Waitara and Stratford. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in New Plymouth free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in New Plymouth or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near New Plymouth real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in New Plymouth?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in New Zealand or abroad.

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