Restricted fire season – Whanganui coast and urban area

The Manawatū-Whanganui Coastal Zone has moved to a restricted fire season until further notice.
A restricted fire season means anyone who wants to light an outdoor fire must apply for a fire permit authorised by Fire and Emergency.

Check before you light a fire here

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Apply for rates remission

For the 2024/25 financial year (starting in July 2024) the council is continuing its rates remission (reduction) that was put in place for the 2023/24 year to assist households affected by a significant increase in rates as a result of the 2022 property revaluations.

More information here

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Planning Services

Resource Consents

Whanganui District Council’s Regulatory Planning Team issues resource consents for land use and subdivision.

Planning and Building Newsletter

Stay up-to-date on what's happening building and planning industry information, including changes to legislation and useful statistics on building and planning consents.

Information for Property Developers

Design standards and conditions for land development and subdivision engineering within the Whanganui District

District Plan Changes

Current and past projects from our ongoing review of the District Plan.

Development Contributions

Development contributions are fees payable to the council to fund the infrastructure required for growth, such as new roads, pathways, pipes, and parks.

Online Maps

Explore Whanganui District Council maps and geospatial data

Fees

Information about fees and charges for Planning Services

Built Heritage

Information about significant heritage buildings in the Whanganui District