Latest from Whanganui District Council

'Virtue-signalling': Councillor lambasts community climate fund

Rob Vinsen says the money would be better spent elsewhere.

The Backhouse 'in a state of limbo'

Its chief executive position has been disestablished.

Targeted forestry rates 'a blunt instrument'

"It’s about looking for an equitable way of covering that cost.”

Mayor meets with ‘key players’ in hotel industry

“It’s still early days, but we want to move as fast as we can.”

Use of Whanganui shared pathways increased by 12 per cent

The Whanganui District Council said the increase in use was due to promotion of the paths.

Developer still ‘addicted to building’ despite setbacks

“We just have to hurry up and wait.”

Whanganui District Council identifies cost-saving measures to address rates affordability

Six-point plan could see $2m in services cut and $16m assets sold.

Ground broken in Whanganui bus shelter project

Work on the bus stops is expected to be completed by May 2024.

Upgrades at Wembley Park could attract Wellington Phoenix

“We’re in a real growth phase for football in Whanganui."

Modernising Kowhai Park a 'double-edged sword'

“We have a lot of land there that is just grass."

Millions needed to fully upgrade Whanganui East Pool

Relocating the outdoor facility could be an option in the future.

Bird numbers at Whanganui's Virginia Lake aviary slashed

The drop in bird numbers was down to natural attrition and rehoming.

Digital issues now make up a huge part of Whanganui libraries' borrowing

Have you been to the library recently?

Lost council project resurfaces

"If you go down there on a Saturday, it’s quite busy and it’s quite dangerous.”

Taco Bell's arrival to this Kiwi town remains a mystery

Building consent a year ago was for a Taco Bell with drive-through and 51-seat restaurant.

No international events unless Cooks Gardens track resurfaced

The track needs to be recertified every 12 years to be able to hold international events.