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State of emergency lifted in Whanganui

This morning, at 9.04am, Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe lifted the State of Local Emergency for Whanganui District following heavy rain in the upper catchment over the early hours of Sunday.

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The council regularly seeks community feedback on council-related issues such as the development of new policies, bylaws, plans and projects. 

This may be as part of a formal council consultation process or simply to get an informal indication of community feelings about a topic. If you would like to provide feedback on other topics or issues, please use the general feedback form.

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Annual Plan 2026/27

Submissions closing on 03 May 2026, 05:00 PM

Find out more about our draft Annual Plan 2026/27

Draft Dog Control Bylaw and Policy 2026

Submissions closing on 03 May 2026, 05:00 PM

Whanganui District Council is reviewing its Dog Control Bylaw and Dog Control Policy, and we want to hear your feedback

Keeping of Animals, Poultry and Bees Bylaw

Submissions closing on 03 May 2026, 05:00 PM

Whanganui District Council is inviting the community to have their say on the proposed changes to the Keeping of Animals, Poultry and Bees Bylaw

Share your views on life in Whanganui – Community Views 2026

Survey closes 31 May 2026, 5pm

Whanganui District Council invites residents aged 16 and over to take part in the annual Community Views Survey and share their perspectives on council services and facilities, and wellbeing and safety in our district.

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