New fares for Horizons buses target reward frequent users
The changes will make cash fares more expensive for people doing one-zone trips.
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Water quality at Castlecliff Beach above the rest in Whanganui
The majority of swimming spots in Whanganui had poor-quality water.
Council paying for 'reactive' riverbank approach
“Something needs to be done and we need to be informed."
Eric Dodd recieves Peter Nelson Award for pest control in Horizons region
Retired Horizons staff member acknowledged for expertise in vertebrate pest management.
Ground broken in Whanganui bus shelter project
Work on the bus stops is expected to be completed by May 2024.
Simulated cyclone a test for emergency teams
“It’s a great way to bring everyone together to work in unison."
Consultation recommended for Whanganui to Bulls median barrier plan
$6 million assigned to start $100m project before the end of the 2023/24 financial year.
How Whanganui could be linked to passenger rail services
National and Act opposed recommendations for rail.
Elske Centre group invited to Tararua council chambers
Councillors, council staff and Dannevirke Community Board members attended the morning tea
Political parties urged to make rail a priority for Horizons region
An open letter is being sent to all political parties.
What's to be done about the William Birch Pool?
What should be done with William Birch Pool?
Rangitīkei 'reasonably under control' after weekend storm
Most of the roads in the region's towns have been cleaned and re-opened.
Council allays concern about climate budget cuts
"Our communities are asking, I believe, for us to take this seriously.”
6.6 per cent rate increase part of Horizons Regional Council's long-term plan
'Council are aware that any rate increase is not ideal.'
Central districts dodge expected heavy rain
The most rainfall recorded in the districts over 24 hours was 44.5mm north of Whanganui.
Horizons starting flood resilience projects
The work in Whanganui is expected to get under way in mid-May.
Work to begin on temporary access to Marainanga Gorge
Contractors are working on repairs to the road through Marainanga Gorge.
Tararua District a focus of repairs for flood protection
More than $9 million in damage done to stopbanks, spillways and drains in the district.
'Deeply disappointed and disheartened': Castlecliff residents fuming over rock wall
“Our concerns about the process are valid.”
Winter worry: Novelty of dinghy crossing wearing off for couple after bridge swept away
“I really don’t want to be in the dinghy for winter."
Horizons makes more than $350K available for climate and biodiversity projects
Funding on offer for projects that support mātauranga Māori and climate resilience.
'The Tide' is changing how people get around Whanganui
Whanganui's new high frequency bus service is changing habits.
More than 40 local businesses attend project briefing for Te Pūwaha
The Te Pūwaha project manager was humbled to see so many parties attend.
Horizons continues to support most impacted by cyclone
The council are supporting district and city councils, recovery agencies and iwi.
Whanganui bus drivers prepare for launch of new frequent bus service Te Ngaru The Tide
The tide is rolling in, some might say
Whanganui swimmers advised to take care after rainfall
Swimmers were reminded to look out for both seen and unseen hazards.
Contractors called to register interest in Te Pūwaha construction
Invitations to participate in the process will close on February 20.
Local Focus: James Barron on Candidate Camera
Meet James Barron, who is running for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Mysterious giant snails found in Tōtara Reserve Regional Park
Carnivorous Powelliphanta marchanti snails have been seen in Tōtara Reserve Regional Park.
Local Focus: The heart of Palmerston North for green Kiwis
A community garden is growing more joy than just vegetables.
Anzac Parade flood plan: Cost of raising houses would be 'eye-watering'
Flood resilience: Strategy for Whanganui reaches final stage.
Bushy Park Tarapuruhi welcomes new feathered residents
The ancient species used to live there in the hundreds, and is only found in New Zealand.
Whanganui: stink at meatworks came from helping hand
Affco says an odour problem was due to taking on extra rendering.
Environmentalist lauds new fund for climate change projects
The projects need to aim to make a community more resilient to climate change.