For the 2023/24 financial year (starting in July 2023) the council is making a one-off rates remission (reduction) of up to $500 available for households facing a rates rise higher than $700.
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The days when almost all shops must be closed under the Shop Trading Hours Act 1990 are:
However, territorial authorities (city and district councils) can put in place local policies that allow shops within their area, or parts of it, to trade on Easter Sunday. Whanganui District Council does not have a policy in place, meaning most shops are closed in the district on Easter Sunday.
The Shop Trading Hours Amendment Act 2016 already allows shops selling certain types of goods (examples include dairies, service stations, take-away bars, restaurants and cafes, and duty-free stores) to remain open on the restricted trading days, including Easter Sunday.
Some tourist centres also hold an exemption for Easter Sunday.
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Whanganui & Partners is the economic development agency of the Whanganui District Council.
The District Plan regulates the way land is used and developed
Whanganui District Council’s Regulatory Planning Team issues resource consents for land use and subdivision
Our Building Services Team can help you make sure your project complies with the national Building Code
Information about The Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Act 2016
Design standards and conditions for land development and subdivision engineering within the Whanganui District
Explore Whanganui District Council maps and geospatial data
Information for business and organisations about selling an supplying alcohol
Information for all businesses that manufacture, prepare, service, packing or store food for public sale
Information about for businesses discharging waste into Whanganui's wastewater system.
Our approach to addressing noise related issues in the Whanganui District
Information for owners of hair dressing businesses
Guidelines for keeping animals and bees in the urban area
Information about the requirements for displaying signage in public places
Current contracts out for tender and general Information about working with Whanganui District Council as a contractor