Paul Fletcher said a huge part of their role was simply listening - to the community, to neighbours, to schools, and to other local leaders.
Celebrating the Knights and Dames appointed in this year's King's Birthday Honours list. Video / NZ Herald
Crews are working to remedy a bitumen spill on the Desert Rd detour between Turangi and National Park with reports of the black, sticky substance sticking to vehicle tyres.
Morris dancers performing by the Riverboat Centre in Whanganui. Video / Steve Carle
Graham Dack - president of Amdram Whanganui and director of "Oliver!" performed at the Royal Whanganui Opera House. Video / Steve Carle
Jake Newton smashed the NZ rowing marathon record by over 13 minutes on Saturday, July 28. Video / Steve Carle
Cruising into clear, crisp skies in the Whanganui port upon their arrival, the four men were “pretty chuffed” with the purchase from their night out.
Fordell School celebrates the end of Maggie's chemotherapy treatment with Shine Bright Day. Video from Fordell School.
Fire in a large 20x20m bush block on State Highway 4 near Parikino north of Whanganui.
Summer Series. I am new to this. Reporter Liz Wylie gets to do bricklaying with bricky Shane Dudley. Photo / Bevan Conley
Whanganui Chronicle reporter Finn Williams takes on River City Pro Wrestling
Te Pāti Māori mass protest: 250 protesters blocked traffic on Whanganui’s main highway closing down SH3 for about half an hour. Video / Bevan Conley
From a north Taranaki farm to Kenya to a New Plymouth brew pub, local entrepreneur Dan Radcliff says "things don’t have to be boring to do good.” Video / Ilona Hanne / IVHQ / NZ Herald
NZ Structural and Engineering owners Jared Davis and Mat Gaudin talk about the steel bridge connecting old and new parts of the gallery.
Mark Belchamber wrote a book to help him deal with the dark side of the job.
Whanganui’s town centre hosted a free community event marking Matariki and Puanga season, with live entertainment, fun activities and kai.
A Whanganui bus driver is threatened by an irate motorist. Video / Kajun Campbell Brooking
Stuart McLeod made it through half of his burger and said it tasted “pretty yum” but noticed the chicken patty was missing its normal crispy crunch.
Kinder has had a brace on her leg to mend a broken bone. Surgery done by Veterinarian Dr Hein Stoop, from Whanganui Veterinary Services, was done to remove the brace and pins. Kenda made a full recovery.
A hīkoi [march] organised by water kaitiaki group No Water No Future marched through central Whanganui to the Whanganui District Council. By Te Kakenga Kawiti-Bishara
Whanganui Iwi concerned about the "hurtful" message inscribed on Aotearoa's first war memorial.
Whanganui's new high-frequency bus service is changing habits.
Inaugural 'Hooves on Drews' hobby horsing extravaganza was a surprise hit.
Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe and emergency manager Tim Crowe discuss emergency planning and climate change mitigation.
Flooding in around Parsons Street and Carlton Ave, Whanganui. Video / Bevan Conley
Differing opinions on hospo pay rates and whether training is needed to wait tables.
'I'm new to this' - Fast-paced bowling. Reporter Mike Tweed takes on the chance of batting against a cricket bowling machine at 150 kmh with help of Cricket Whanganui and it's General Manager Pete Bowman.
'I'm New To This' Drum Lessons. Reporter Liz Wylie gets some drum lessons from Chester Nevil.
'I'm New To This' - Roller Hockey. Mike Tweet takes on a lesson in roller hockey with NZ rep Dean Fitness.
The Airport Cafe is back and Loulou Krebs hopes to make it a reason to go to the airport.
It's kitten season and SPCA Masterton needs your help.
Follow the Oskam family's journey as they prepare to reopen "That Place" for the summer mountain biking season.
World Blokart Championships on the first day at the Sanson Domain. Manawatū Blokart Club publicity officer Richard Gower. Video / Bevan Conley
Meet Aisha Beazley, running for Whanganui District Council.
Meet Dave Hill, the Whanganui District Council candidate saying 99 per cent of scientists are wrong on climate change.
Meet Jenny Duncan, running for Whanganui District Council.
Meet Phillip Reweti (Bear), running for Whanganui District Council.