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 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 ZealandWeddings, lavender and pork: Councillors' pecuniary interestsElected members are busy in and out of chambers.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandVintage Weekend generated record amount in 2024Around 5000 out-of-towners came to Whanganui for the event.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
New ZealandTears as Youth Council cut'Everyone works or interacts with young people in some way.'09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui’s $830,000 raised crossing project“This is about re-establishing what Pākaitore was originally ..."08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHorizons apologises after removing protest signsThe council said it was a mistake and reinstated the signs.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A bit stuffed': Repertory Theatre facing closureDemolition requires resource consent and that is 'not straightforward'.05 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandMāori ward referendums: ‘A slap in the face of Māoridom’Whanganui District Mayor Andrew Tripe says decisions 'should be made at council level'.05 Apr 12:20 AM
New ZealandAviary back on chopping blockOne councillor has branded the move 'disgraceful'.04 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandDismay at potential pool closure'That pool has trained thousands of kids over the years and saved lives.'02 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil rejects funding calls for some community projectsWhanganui District Council starts consultation on its long-term plan on April 2.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Not a good look': Councillor questions mayor's trip'It’s been eight years since we last went. Why would another year matter?'31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil 'closer to the action' after shutting holdings company“You need people there with commercial expertise and knowledge of the industries."28 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Where's the low option?': Councillors' views on rates rise'Everyone has to take some pain here.'27 Mar 12:54 AM
New ZealandWhanganui Holdings bites the dustThe decision was made at a closed Whanganui District Council meeting this week.26 Mar 08:20 PM
New ZealandWhanganui's 'most important project' is at Kokohuia wetlands'The site had been fenced off from the community for decades.'26 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandTough decisions needed to achieve 10.6 per cent rates rise'I've talked to fellow mayors around New Zealand and there is some very real concern.'25 Mar 04:04 AM
BasketballFrom donuts to dunks: Big plans for Williams Domain'More use of the domain would potentially discourage antisocial behaviour.'22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandIs the ratepayers association rising again?'People can attend meetings, gather information and pass it on to ratepayers.'22 Mar 04:00 PM
