Latest from Whanganui District Council

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.

It's official - Māori wards will feature in district

The wards will be in place for the 2025 and 2028 election.

Council concern over logging damage to Whanganui roads

'This isn't concentrated to just one area, it's network-wide.'

Somme Parade on shaky ground

The closure begins at 7am on October 25.

'Time is ticking': Dublin St Bridge replacement getting closer

“We’re at the point where we need to make a decision and then get on with it."

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.

Opera House gas leak cause found

The theatre has now reopened.

What key issues is Whanganui facing ahead of the election?

Climate change resilience was an issue high on people's lists of concerns.

Whanganui meeting calls for Māori wards and constitutional change

Andrew Tripe: Local government needs reform. But we do not have the answers to everything.

Contractors appointed to build Whanganui's new justice hub

'Having a local company partner in construction with Te Puna Hapori is great news.'