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Public Notices

Adult fares are changing at Durie Hill Elevator from 1 August 2025

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

Temporary road closure - Nixon Street between Anzac Pde and Moana St

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

Heavy vehicle update – Kauarapaoa Road near Culvert 49

On display until 01 August 2025

Light and heavy vehicles can now use the temporary road near Culvert 49, with a 30km/h speed limit in place on Kauarapaoa Road, from the junction of Papaiti Road

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Events

Sophia Smolenski: Offering It Up

24 July 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

2025 Pattillo Whanganui Arts Review

24 July 2025

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

Citizenship Ceremony

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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NZICPA adjusts to current operational needs

Published on 24 July 2025

Following a staff consultation process, the New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy (NZICPA) has made the difficult decision to reduce the number of full-time roles from 20 to 10.

Whanganui District Council Holdings Limited and the council continue to explore long-term strategic options for the future of the academy.

Chief executive to depart from Whanganui District Council

Published on 23 July 2025

Mayor Andrew Tripe has today acknowledged the resignation of Whanganui District Council chief executive David Langford, who will be returning to the United Kingdom later this year to take up a senior leadership position with Nottinghamshire County Council

A fresh look for a much-loved landmark

Published on 22 July 2025

Visitors to Pukenamu Queen’s Park will see an exciting and fresh new look emerging for Whanganui Regional Museum

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