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Lorene Taurerewa: The Waking World

30 May 2026

Now local to Whanganui, for many years Lorene Taurerewa occupied the same corner table of the Riviera cafe in Brooklyn, New York almost every day – drawing. What emerged was a visual collection of thoughts and feelings – committed to paper in black ink.

Messengers

30 May 2026

Messengers places archival photographs in proximity and conversation with contemporary sculpture and moving image works by four Aotearoa-based artists: Denise Batchelor, Brit Bunkley, Jane Dodd and John Ward Knox.

NZ Glassworks: Binary Coded Geometries

30 May 2026

Whanganui, NZ | New Zealand Glassworks Te Whare Tūhua o Te Ao (NZG) presents its first solo exhibition of the year, Binary Coded Geometries by Whanganui artist Rosalind Fitz Patrick. Selected through an open call, the exhibition highlights NZG’s commitment to supporting contemporary glass art practitioners.
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Whanganui in early conversations on council reform

Published on 28 May 2026

Whanganui District Council has started early work with key partners to understand what the Government’s Head Start council reorganisation process could mean for Whanganui.

Global uncertainty adds pressure on Annual Plan deliberations

Published on 28 May 2026

Global cost pressures and affordability concerns are expected to shape Whanganui District Council’s Annual Plan deliberations next week, as elected members consider the Draft Annual Plan 2026/27 alongside community feedback and a rapidly changing financial environment.

North Mole community day to share restoration vision

Published on 28 May 2026

Come along to a free open day at the North Mole next weekend to learn more about plans to restore and revitalise one of Whanganui’s most popular coastal spaces.
The North Mole Community Day will be held on Sunday 7 June from 11.00am to 2.00pm at the North Mole carpark, with entertainment, a BBQ and updated concept imagery for the area.
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