The Manawatū-Whanganui Coastal Zone has moved to a prohibited fire season from 21 February, until further notice due to warm temperatures, drying winds and a lack of rainfall. A prohibited fire season means no open-air fires are allowed and all fire permits are suspended.
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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.
More information here
If you have registered a dog with us, we will hold information about you that you have shared with us as part of the dog registration process. It is important that this information is kept up-to-date.
You will need to create a RealMe account to access the council’s online application form. This will allow you to log in to Online Services website.
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You can email your updated personal information to yourcouncil@whanganui.govt.nz