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Welcoming Week 2026

04 September 2026

Welcoming Week brings communities across Aotearoa New Zealand together to celebrate inclusion, connection, and belonging.

Citizenship Ceremonies 2026

16 September 2026

The council hosts citizenship ceremonies every quarter to honour our new citizens and warmly embrace them into our vibrant city of Whanganui

New Zealand Masters Games 2027

05 February 2027

The Downer New Zealand Masters Games return to Whanganui from 5–14 February 2027, bringing 10 days of sport, entertainment and community connection. The 2027 event marks the 38th New Zealand Masters Games, highlighting its long-standing place as one of Aotearoa’s most established sporting events.
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Funding secured to investigate historic Balgownie Landfill

Published on 31 July 2026

Whanganui District Council has secured $464,000 from the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) to investigate environmental conditions at the former Balgownie Landfill.

Put your questions to local MP Carl Bates and our Mayor at webinar

Published on 09 July 2026

Whanganui residents will have the opportunity to ask questions and hear from Mayor Andrew Tripe, councillors and local MP Carl Bates at a live community webinar on Thursday, 16 July.

Plastic Free July marks 10 years in Whanganui

Published on 01 July 2026

This July marks ten years since Sustainable Whanganui began championing Plastic Free July in Whanganui, encouraging residents to rethink unnecessary plastic use and explore practical ways to reduce waste.
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