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Public Notices

Notification of mass and speed limits on bridges 2026

On display until 31 December 2026

The following maximum mass and speed limits for heavy motor vehicles and combinations including a heavy motor vehicle apply to district bridges

Road closure - Makirikiri Valley Rd and SH4 intersection - 10 Mar 2026

On display until 11 March 2026

The intersection of Makirikiri Valley Road and SH4 will be closed on Tuesday, 10 March 2026 to allow safe removal of a large tree following February's storm event

Whanganui District Council valuation rolls revised

On Display Indefinitely

Quotable Value has revised the valuation rolls for the council with the new notices of valuation to be posted to owners and ratepayers from 11 March 2026

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Events

As one of New Zealand's oldest and most diverse art trails, Artist Open Studios 2026 invites you to discover a vibrant showcase of local talent.
Over two weekends in March, immerse yourself in a captivating exploration of art, featuring established and emerging New Zealand artists. From traditional crafts to cutting-edge contemporary works, there's something to ignite your passion.

Artist Talk: Messengers

14 March 2026

Artist Talk: Messengers: Denise Batchelor, Brit Bunkley, Jane Dodd and John Ward Knox

Date: Saturday 14 March 2026
Time: 11am – 12pm
Venue: Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
This talk is free, all welcome

Hear the artists exhibiting in Messengers in conversation with exhibition curator, Megan Dunn and Greg Donson, senior curator and programmes manager.

Citizenship Ceremony

18 March 2026

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

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Have Your Say

Share your views on life in Whanganui – Community Views 2026

Survey closes 31 May 2026, 5pm

Whanganui District Council invites residents aged 16 and over to take part in the annual Community Views Survey and share their perspectives on council services and facilities, and wellbeing and safety in our district.

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Latest News

Whanganui launches New Zealand Festival of Design

Published on 27 February 2026

A new national event celebrating the role of design in shaping life in Aotearoa will launch on 16 October this year. Named the New Zealand Festival of Design and backed by government funding, the 10-day festival will be anchored in Whanganui – Aotearoa's UNESCO City of Design

Recycling net trial set to begin on wind-prone Whanganui streets

Published on 24 February 2026

Whanganui District Council is set to begin an 8-week trial of recycling crate nets next week on selected wind-prone streets across Whanganui, with around 1000 households participating.

Embracing change: making smart decisions in challenging times

Published on 23 February 2026

We live in a world of constant change. For Whanganui District Council and our community, the choice is straightforward: do we let change happen to us, or do we embrace it, shape it, and turn it into opportunity?

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