New Zealand$6.7m parallel taxiway project could begin in JulyFunding will be split between Whanganui District Council and central government.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil non-compliant with own policy after borrowing $30mAuditors won't be knocking on the door any time soon, though.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSplash Centre’s recreational facility set to reopenThe centre has undergone a month of renovations.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandKerbside recycling service taking shape“If you have a party one weekend, you can put out three crates of glass.”22 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandVision for central Whanganui: Vehicles out, business in?The council's role is to make an environment that encourages "investment as well as use".21 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Fiddly works': Sarjeant redevelopment delayedFinding sufficient labour is 'proving to be quite challenging'.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand“For the safety of our tamariki”: Council continuing with possible speed limit reductions“Just because central government says jump we don’t say ‘how high?’"19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLoads of rubbish: New waste rules outlined by councilProposals went to public consultation this week.19 Feb 12:43 AM
New ZealandWork resuming on troublesome wastewater mainAn intersection will be closed for a month.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow many district councillors does Whanganui need?'Council representation should be fair and effective for all Whanganui residents.'07 Feb 11:58 PM
New Zealand'The smell of an oily rag': Possible funding boost for 'icon' park“Regulation and rules alone will not and cannot halt the decline".05 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It sounded like a car crash': Second Halswell St oak crashes into propertyIt's the second tree to fall on property in the same street in the same week.05 Feb 02:15 AM
New Zealand'They’re building a ghetto': Residents unite in opposition to Kāinga Ora's plansA meeting of 80 residents has agreed the proposed development is too intense.01 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Hell of a noise': 120-year-old tree falls on house and car'It just dropped like anything.'01 Feb 02:13 AM
New ZealandSomme Pde drop-out work slipping into MarchThe work is expected to wrap up in mid-March.29 Jan 10:57 PM
New Zealand'Labour of love': Unique bus shelter vandalised“It’s likely a new glass panel will be put in instead.”23 Jan 01:55 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A living, breathing community building': Future of Duncan Pavilion uncertain"She may look a bit rugged on the outside but the bones are good."15 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Significant structural limitations' at main council building“There is no doubt the building is showing its age."05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui, Rangitīkei, Ruapehu await more details of Three Waters' repealThe Government plans to repeal Three Waters early next year.17 Dec 09:21 PM
New ZealandHomeless hub scrapped in favour of support servicesA "brick-and-mortar" approach is off the table.14 Dec 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil wrestles ‘crazy’ insurance costs“This is not a sustainable thing going forward.”13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandApplications lower than expected for Whanganui rates relief schemeThe rates remission scheme is available for the rest of the financial year.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRecycling centre closed for another weekDue to building damage, the centre is likely to be closed until December 18.10 Dec 08:53 PM
New ZealandWhat happened to Whanganui’s new Bunnings store?The proposal included 50 news jobs.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRangitīkei District Council names new chief executiveKevin Ross is staying on permanently as chief executive.04 Dec 01:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpeed limit cuts could relieve 'absolute pandemonium'“This is a pretty hot topic for a lot of people and a lot of other councils."28 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRanger called after florist dog pops out to see passing pupsDogs can be in the owner's shop but not on the street in part of Whanganui's central city.20 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandProposal to return trams to Whanganui streetsThe options were created to include the community and pressure the district council.19 Nov 07:20 PM
New ZealandFlood threat looming over Anzac Parade residents'If we knew then what we know now, I think we may have reconsidered buying this place.'18 Nov 10:15 PM
New Zealand'Not harmful': Complaints over brown, dirty water coming from taps in SpringvaleCouncil says issue likely bacteria or micro-organisms forming slime inside the pipes.17 Nov 02:03 AM
KahuIwi and council partner up to spend ‘better-off’ fundingWhanganui District Council says it 'jumped the gun' by initially not consulting iwi.09 Nov 07:13 PM
New Zealand'Virtue-signalling': Councillor lambasts community climate fundRob Vinsen says the money would be better spent elsewhere.09 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Backhouse 'in a state of limbo'Its chief executive position has been disestablished.07 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTargeted forestry rates 'a blunt instrument'"It’s about looking for an equitable way of covering that cost.”30 Oct 04:00 PM
