'I don’t race to Facebook. I deal with it, get advice and work through the issue.'

A citizens' assembly will make outdoor swimming recommendations in mid-July.

'This behaviour is deeply concerning.'

The investigation is set to cost $440,000.

The Whanganui District Council voted unanimously last year to increase fees.

'Books are quite heavy, so parking nearby is a good thing.'

The two directors will not immediately be replaced.

'Once they’re gone, they’re gone forever.'

'Now, it feels like I deserve to be up there.'

Whanganui District Council will spend up to $700,000 on setting it up.

'We need to keep growing our district, but make it affordable.'

The slipping bank is causing dampness in the band's hall, resulting in damage to its gear.

'It would have changed my life and kept this place going longer.'

Paul Bayly is 'pursuing other business opportunities'.

'It really isn’t a lot of money,' says wildlife sanctuary supporter.

Public consultation on a new council bylaw runs from June 3 to July 3.

A business case will be workshopped with district councillors in July.

'Normally, things get quieter in the winter but not this year.'

A wet scrubber or bio-filter will be installed at Whanganui's wastewater treatment plant.

Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe says 'tough questions will be asked'.

The academy is permitted to lease aircraft while the investigation is carried out.

Chief operating officer Duane Emeny says Auckland Airport is 'horrifically expensive'.

'We just want what’s best for Whanganui, including saving ratepayer money.'

'Food, rent and power are sucking people dry.'

'You think about all the times it has rung out, all the weddings.'

Asbestos means main buildings should only be entered with personal protective equipment.

Meridian Energy is planning up to 45 wind turbines and 100ha of solar panels.

'Almost 60% of our population would be within a 400m walk of a 20-minute-frequency route.'

The gallery had more than 74,000 visitors from November 9 last year to May 1.

Incidents of threatening behaviour spiked in February and March.

Introducing a door charge is 'absolutely not' an option.

'I feel for us as consumers because there's not a lot that isn’t packaged these days.'

One room is 'damp, smelly and musty' as a result.

A review is under way and the mayor says it must be 'done in a fair and just way'.

Phase two of the project is expected to cost $3.6 million.

'I’ve definitely hit the stage of ‘Why him? This isn’t fair'.'

The club's currently owes $1.2 million.

Spots for 2025 were booked out by the start of March.

'No matter where you are, it's still just you and the bar.'

The current detour has resulted in 'a couple of near misses' for Whanganui truck drivers.

The Minister says there are 'some big announcements at the Budget'.

He joins Josh Chandulal-Mackay and incumbent Andrew Tripe in the race.

'Support your ratepayers and vote as instructed by your community.'

A familiar face has taken over the lease.

There are performances on Friday and Saturday, May 2-3.

The Prime Minister praised Whanganui's council during a visit to the district.

'There comes a point where we have to consider all options.'

Each house costs about $300,000, funded by the diocese.

'Potentially, there is room for those calls to keep increasing.'

Walter Loveridge originally recorded Southern Paradise for the Tanza label.

'Butterfly is my strongest stroke, so I always get out pretty fast.'

'I've just got to get up, keep functioning and roll with these punches.'

Clearing up the Te Hue Rd site takes a five-person team four hours each week.

'Really, there needs to be some involvement from everybody.'

'It’s a new asset, and we’re doing maintenance work on it already.'

'We are not seeing an improvement on the availability of stock in town.'

The organisation has around 1600 members nationally.

The council's boss says Pukenamu Queen's Park should not become a 'bollard farm'.

'If things unfold positively, we pass it on to the ratepayers. It’s as simple as that'.

Replacing them with native species could be considered in the future.

'Her raw talent across all aspects of the game is truly exciting.'

'Smaller operators play a critical role and do an excellent job.'

'There is a whole lot of stuff we don’t yet have complete knowledge on.'

'We would be lost without them in Whanganui.'

The community consultation runs until May 1.

'It would be physically demanding to service that area with any degree of regularity.'

'I was always the class clown, the funny guy, even through my gang life.'

'I don't believe in doing something quickly and messing it up.'

Increased funding for Whanganui public transport is part of the plan.

The council will pay a $61,000 membership fee for 2025/26 after an about-face by members.

Entry to the Splash Centre may increase by 50 cents because of higher gas costs.

It has taken 'a lot of hard work' to get there.

'This is about a new generation of leadership.'

'A quick look at the honours board shows a lot of people who shaped the club.'

The Funky Duck will soon be 'completely and utterly gutted' as the lease ends.

'I’m hoping that if you see a boom there, you won’t go through it'.

'The minister and NZTA have heard us.'

Brian Baker's move to Whanganui is paying dividends.