New ZealandAirline boss brands parallel taxiway 'an unnecessary luxury'The project is in the council's draft LTP but contingent on central government.19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSarjeant trust chair 'flabbergasted' by proposed funding cut'There are going to be severe repercussions, quite frankly.'17 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandAeronautical fees land with bump for Air ChathamsAeronautical fees are reviewed every five years.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRollout of crates for recycling service beginsAbout 17,000 households will have crates delivered over the next five weeks.15 May 03:59 AM
New ZealandExpert questions value of $17.8m Opera House upgradeThe community is content with the building and its limitations, he tells council hearings.14 May 04:16 AM
New ZealandNew members to oversee council's commercial interestsThe move follows the axing of Whanganui District Council Holdings in March.14 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandCentral Whanganui intersection to get roundaboutIt will be similar to the new road layout at the Guyton and Wicksteed intersection.11 May 10:38 PM
New ZealandCulvert discovery provides glimpse into history'When you’re doing construction work, there's always a risk that you’ll find something.'10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBlock party to bring 'joy to our community'The new park on Guyton St will be used as a dance floor for the day.10 May 02:44 AM
New ZealandMuseum's financial woes prompt emergency fundingThe museum has a debt to the IRD for failing to pay PAYE and underpaying GST.08 May 11:44 PM
New ZealandCouncil buys CBD properties as hotel talk swirlsThey will be added to the city endowment portfolio, which is valued at $45m.08 May 03:21 AM
New Zealand'Gone beyond a war': Council votes for Gaza ceasefire'Without political pressure on a nationwide and international scale, nothing will stop.'07 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand'We don't even have kerbs': Petition against recycling serviceBill Simmons says the only council resource residents in his area need is water supply.06 May 02:08 AM
New Zealand'Something to celebrate': Record number of LTP submissionsIt's almost triple the number of submissions for the 2021-2031 long-term plan.03 May 05:07 AM
New Zealand'Very unexpected': Transfer station changes hands'We just want to get the feet under the desk and make sure we’ve got the basics down.'02 May 03:27 AM
New ZealandNew speed limit reductions signed offThey will be phased in around the district by June 30, 2027.01 May 03:01 AM
New Zealand'A natural fit': Developer hatches hotel planDave Moore estimates the project would cost $35 million.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPM says local councils should stop doing 'dumb stuff'Christopher Luxon says councils should focus 'on the must-do, not the nice-to-do'.29 Apr 04:47 AM
New ZealandVintage Weekend generated record amount in 2024Around 5000 out-of-towners came to Whanganui for the event.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWeddings, lavender and pork: Councillors' pecuniary interestsElected members are busy in and out of chambers.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCalls for cycle trail to be fast-trackedConstruction of the $2.4m project isn’t scheduled until between 2032 and 2034.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Creeping costs' at Sarjeant redevelopmentIt will be open to the public by the end of this year.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandDistrict can 'go it alone' for Three WatersRegional or sub-regional approaches are also being investigated.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We have a responsibility': Petition for Gaza ceasefire'A whole lot of quiet voices speaking at once makes a noise.'19 Apr 04:19 AM
New ZealandRisk v reward: New hotel could offset rates'If it does stack up, we would be fools not to progress it.'19 Apr 03:58 AM
New ZealandCafe owner in standoff with council over lease'I’m going to walk out of here with absolutely nothing.'18 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandCouncil 'missing link' in reserve project'It's a beautiful area and it has historic significance.'17 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandNo one left behind for kerbside recyclingCarrying crates to the kerb could be a problem for some.16 Apr 07:46 PM
New ZealandAndrew Tripe: The tough choices Whanganui has to make'We need to navigate these tough times now.'16 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Visible reduction' in homelessnessRegular Armourguard visits are 'keeping the anti-social behaviour under control'.15 Apr 03:58 AM
New ZealandMind the gaps: Aramoho bridge project delayedThe main train bridge, owned by KiwiRail, was built in the 1870s.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandGrand public transport plan for Whanganui'It’s enough to create a great network because we’ve built our city around tram routes.'12 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil unveils $300m housing initiative'I think we have the opportunity to do some real good in our community...'10 Apr 10:47 PM
New ZealandSpeed restrictions could give 'false sense of security'The council is pressing on with a new speed management plan.10 Apr 02:23 AM
