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On display until 08 August 2025
For the first time in 15 years, adult fares will increase at Durie Hill Elevator while all other fares will remain the same
On display until 24 October 2025
Nixon Street from Anzac Parade to Moana Street will close to all through traffic until Friday 24 October 2025 for stage 3 of the Nixon Street wastewater upgrade
Expressions of Interest are invited from suitably qualified individuals for appointment as an Independent Member of Whanganui District Council's Risk and Assurance Committee
02 August 2025
Three years in the making, Sophia Smolenski’s installation Offering It Up uses the accoutrement of the mount-maker’s workshop and the furniture of exhibition display as a framing device for the presentation of 22 art works
The 2025 Pattillo Whanganui Arts Review is the first to be held in Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery in the expanded Te Pātaka o Tā Te Atawhai Archie John Taiaroa wing
06 August 2025
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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Published on 01 August 2025
Whanganui District Library has officially said goodbye to overdue fees for good; on every item, for every borrower, forever.
Published on 31 July 2025
Whanganui ratepayers will contribute $26.08 million toward the recently completed Sarjeant Gallery redevelopment – representing less than a third of the $79.4 million total project cost. Two-thirds of the cost of the gallery redevelopment was met through the efforts of fundraisers.
Published on 30 July 2025
With the deadline for candidate nominations being 12 noon this Friday 1 August, the council calling on prospective candidates to get a move on.
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