For the 2024/25 financial year (starting in July 2024) the council is continuing its rates remission (reduction) that was put in place for the 2023/24 year to assist households affected by a significant increase in rates as a result of the 2022 property revaluations.
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On display until 17 May 2025
Whanganui District Council intends to close sections of Brunswick Road and Western Line over the weekend of 22-23 November 2025 for Wanganui Car Club hill climb events
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Wnanganui District Council intends to close Rangitatau East Road on Saturday, 13 September for a Wanganui Car Club gravel hill climb event
Following a recent safety review, Wakefield Street Bridge in Whanganui East has been closed to all through-traffic for a minimum of 18 months. Pedestrian and cyclist access will be maintained
17 May 2025
Well-known to Whanganui audiences, Liam Wooding returns home from Australia to perform an exciting and eclectic program, joined by flutist and Chief Executive of SOUNZ Centre for New Zealand Music, Hannah Darroch
21 May 2025
The council hosts citizenship ceremonies every quarter to honour our new citizens and warmly embrace them into our vibrant city of Whanganui
07 June 2025
DiscShop.co.nz are proud to present the inaugural Whanganui WONDER. Once a year the WONDERful 9-hole disc golf course is extended into an epic 18-hole tournament course
Survey closes Friday, 23 May 2025
The Community Views Survey asks residents for feedback on council services and facilities as well as about perceptions of the overall quality of life and wellbeing in Whanganui
Published on 09 May 2025
On Tuesday, 13 May Whanganui district councillors will hear from submitters on their draft Annual Plan 2025/26.
With local elections coming up in October this year, Whanganui District Council has organised a candidate information evening taking place at 5.15pm on Friday 16 May at Te Ao Hou Marae.
Published on 08 May 2025
Work is now underway on the construction of a new sealed parallel taxiway at Whanganui Airport – a major infrastructure project designed to significantly enhance the airport's safety, operational efficiency and future capacity
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