Community Link 1 July 2020 Whanganui District Council

Restricted fire season – Whanganui coast and urban area

Fire and Emergency NZ has advised that the Manawatū-Whanganui Coastal Zone will move to a restricted fire season from 8am on Friday 12 January until further notice due to warm temperatures, drying winds and a lack of rainfall.
A restricted fire season means anyone planning on lighting an open-air fire will need a permit.
Please be aware of the fire risk conditions – if in doubt, don't light!

Check if you need a permit

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Apply for rates remission

For the 2023/24 financial year (starting in July 2023) the council is making a one-off rates remission (reduction) of up to $500 available for households facing a rates rise higher than $700.

More information here

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Community Link 1 July 2020

Published on 01 July 2020

lower Drews Avenue looking towards Durie Hill

This week’s Community Link(PDF, 3MB) features a funding boost from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency towards the emerging arts and hospitality precinct in Drews Avenue, notice of the latest Heritage Grant Fund application round, and the welcome return of Whanganui Venues & Events operations.