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Latest News

Calling all artists – submissions open for Chorus Cabinets

Published on 17 September 2024

Submissions are now open for the annual Chorus Cabinet art initiative and Whanganui artists are invited to enter.

Stained glass window celebrates Whanganui’s diverse communities

Published on 06 September 2024

A new stained glass window celebrating the diverse ethnic communities of Whanganui is now on display in the council chambers.

Aviary to stay open as community-run facility

Published on 04 September 2024

At a full council meeting on Tuesday, 3 September, it was confirmed that Whanganui’s Rotokawau Virginia Lake aviary will remain open as a community-run facility.
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Public Notices

Intended road closures - Whanganui Heritage Festival Parade 2024

On display until 28 September 2024

Whanganui District Council intends to close several roads in the central city for the Whanganui Heritage Festival Parade on Saturday, 26 October 2024

Final proposal for representation arrangements - 2025 local elections

On display until 06 October 2024

Having considered all of the submissions, the council resolved on 3 September 2024 to adopt its initial proposal as its final proposal with
no amendments - the council comprises 12 members elected from two wards and the mayor and the Whanganui Rural Community Board is retained

Temporary road closure – Millward Street – 26 August-27 September 2024

On display until 27 September 2024

A section of Millward Street that includes the intersection of Nixon Street and continues to Jones Street will be closed to all through-traffic from 7.00am on Monday, 26 August until 5.00pm on Friday, 27 September 2024 for the installation of stormwater infrastructure

Temporary road closure – London St-Smithfield Rd intersection

On display until 13 December 2024

The London Street and Smithfield Road intersection will temporarily close from 7.00am on Monday, 9 September until 5.00pm on Friday, 13 December for stormwater installation

Kauarapaoa Road through-traffic closure for up to four months

On display until 25 October 2024

Kauarapaoa Road between numbers 968 and 1001 will close to all through-traffic for up to four months from 7.00am on Monday, 1 July 2024 for the installation of a new bridge structure at Erni’s Bridge

Parking restrictions outside Davis Library for up to five months

On display until 30 November 2024

The road immediately outside the Davis Library and along the side of the nearby Alexander Library Te Rerenga Mai o Te Kāuru in Pukenamu Queen’s Park will be closed from Monday, 3 June 2024 for up to five months to allow for landscaping work as part of the Sarjeant Gallery redevelopment project
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Events

Tylee Artist Talk: Kirsty Lillico

25 September 2024

The current Tylee Cottage artist-in-residence will give an illustrated talk about her work

Duo Enharmonics

05 October 2024

By popular request we have a return visit from this exciting piano duo Duo Enharmonics

Oliver!

11 October 2024

We invite you to join us in celebrating 150 years of Musical Theatre in Whanganui

Wilson Dixon

18 October 2024

Wilson Dixon is known to many as the greatest country singer Cripple Creek has ever produced – as well as the only country singer Cripple Creek has ever produced

Whanganui Heritage Festival

19 October 2024

Celebrating Whanganui's rich history and unique heritage with a range of events and awards

Whanganui Opera Week 2025

05 January 2025

Whanganui Opera Week is proud to present the students of the New Zealand Opera School at various public events in the city culminating in a gala concert at the Royal Whanganui Opera House
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