Two options presented for swimming facilities – citizens’ assembly Published on 16 July 2025 Whanganui’s first-ever citizens’ assembly has delivered a recommendation on the future of the district’s outdoor swimming facilities – putting forward two distinct options for consideration. Elected members will make a decision on the future of Whanganui’s swimming facilities, including Whanganui East Pool, at the next council meeting on Tuesday, 12 August. Tagged as: , Community
Whanganui District Council confirms future water services model Published on 15 July 2025 Earlier today, councillors voted in favour of a two-council Water Services Council Controlled Organisation (WS-CCO), partnering with Ruapehu District Council for the management of drinking water, stormwater and wastewater services in our district. Tagged as: , Water
Council supports Te Oranganui Trust initiative for 125 Grey Street Published on 15 July 2025 Whanganui District Council has agreed to lease its property at 125 Grey Street to Te Oranganui Trust, supporting the trust’s vision for a community-focused health and wellbeing campus Tagged as: , Community
First NZICPA aircraft cleared to fly as discussions continue Published on 15 July 2025 The New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy (NZICPA) has achieved several key milestones in recent days. NZICPA director, Craig Compain, says the academy has now received official Certificates of Airworthiness from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for four of its aircraft, with no conditions attached. Tagged as: , Airport
Whanganui District Council to decide on water services model Published on 10 July 2025 Whanganui District councillors will next week decide on a water services model for our district. This decision will help shape how our district’s drinking water, stormwater and wastewater services will be delivered into the future. Tagged as: , Water
Council boosts community funding by $100,000 - applications open Published on 09 July 2025 Whanganui District Council is increasing its investment in the health, safety and wellbeing of the community with a significant funding boost to its Community Contracts programme. Applications for the 2025/26 round opened on Monday, 1 July Tagged as: , Community
Citizens' assembly set to present on swimming facilities Published on 05 July 2025 Whanganui’s first-ever citizens’ assembly is ready to reveal its recommendations on the future of the district’s outdoor swimming facilities, including Whanganui East Pool. Tagged as: , Community
Flight school negotiations continue Published on 04 July 2025 Whanganui District Council Holdings Ltd and the New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy (NZICPA) have provided an update on flight school sale negotiations and progress at the academy this week. Tagged as: , Flight Academy
Rain event update Published on 04 July 2025 Emergency Management is currently closing Kowhai Park road closest to the Awa, after last night’s heavy rain. Tagged as: , Closures
Nominations open this week for local election candidates Published on 01 July 2025 From this Friday 4 July, nominations will open for Whanganui’s 2025 local elections – and the council is encouraging anyone ready to stand up and be counted for our community to put their name forward. Tagged as: , Elections