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Latest News

Businesses impressed by visitor numbers

Published on 26 February 2021

The latest figures for 2020 are in and Whanganui’s visitor industry can celebrate

Change in CBAC COVID-19 testing hours

Published on 26 February 2021

From Monday, 1 March, the community based assessment centre (CBAC) on the Whanganui Hospital campus, which provides tests for COVID-19, will be open from 8.00am to 2.00pm, Monday to Friday

Councils refute Radio New Zealand allegations

Published on 25 February 2021

Whanganui District Council Chief Executive, Kym Fell, says incorrect and misleading assertions were made today in a Radio New Zealand article about Whanganui’s wastewater treatment plant

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Public Notices

Temporary overnight closures - Whanganui City Bridge

On display until 07 March 2021

Whanganui City Bridge will be closed over five nights for road repairs at its intersection with Putiki Drive

Temporary shuttle service for Durie Hill

On display until 01 May 2021

Whanganui District Council will provide a free temporary shuttle service for Durie Hill residents from Monday, 22 February 2021 while the historic Durie Hill elevator is closed for around 11 weeks

Roadworks on Heads Road to start on Monday, 15 February 2021

On display until 31 March 2021

After years of wear and tear from heavy traffic, a section of Heads Road between Abbot Street and Beach Road is about to get a major rebuild

Durie Hill Elevator upgrade

On display until 09 April 2021

Whanganui’s Durie Hill Elevator is set to receive a major upgrade to its entrance as well as a full maintenance overhaul

Rat baiting operation at Rotokawau Virginia Lake

On display until 01 April 2021

A rat baiting operation will take place at Rotokawau Virginia Lake from Tuesday, 9 February until Thursday, 1 April 2021

Coastal restoration conference in Whanganui in March

On display until 12 March 2021

The Coastal Restoration Trust of New Zealand – Tahuna Ora will hold its annual conference in Whanganui from 10-12 March, 2021. The main venue for the conference will be The Grand Hotel on the corner of Guyton and St Hill streets

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