Council announces 2024 Heritage Festival to celebrate city centenary Published on 10 May 2024 Whanganui District Council, in conjunction with the Whanganui Regional Heritage Trust, is gearing up to commemorate a significant milestone in Whanganui’s history – 100 years since Whanganui was declared a city. Tagged as: , Events
New streetscapes to be celebrated with epic community party! Published on 10 May 2024 The new streetscapes on Guyton Street and St Hill Street are set to be celebrated with a free community party on Saturday, 18 May featuring an epic line up of local bands and musicians, delicious kai and fun and games for young and old! Tagged as: , Community
New appointments to council CCO committee Published on 09 May 2024 Whanganui District Council has appointed two independent members to its council-controlled organisations committee after a rigorous selection process. Paul Bayly has been appointed as independent chair and Andrew Turner has been appointed as an independent member. Tagged as: , Council
Upcoming installation of trial roundabout in Ingestre Street Published on 09 May 2024 Whanganui District Council contractors are preparing to install a temporary roundabout as a trial at the intersection of Ingestre and Wicksteed streets, similar to the modified road layout recently established on the upper part of Guyton Street Tagged as: , Roading
Review to look at sustainable future for Whanganui Regional Museum Published on 07 May 2024 Whanganui District Council has agreed to provide a one-off grant of up to $250K to the Whanganui Regional Museum to address its current financial situation – but says it wants to review the museum’s governance, funding and service delivery model to ensure the future of the museum is financially sustainable. Tagged as: , Museum
Council secures CBD properties as part of six-point plan Published on 07 May 2024 Whanganui District Council has agreed to complete negotiations to secure properties in Whanganui’s CBD, which will increase the council’s income and help keep rates low – and in future potentially support a new hotel development. Tagged as: , Property
Whanganui District Council calls for Gaza ceasefire Published on 07 May 2024 Whanganui District Council’s elected representatives have called for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and condemned all acts of violence and terror against civilians on all sides. Tagged as: , Community
Thirty percent increase in Long-Term Plan submissions Published on 01 May 2024 Nearly 1,000 submissions have now been received by Whanganui District Council on their proposed Long-Term Plan, more than any previous year, with the council encouraging people to have their say before consultation closes this Thursday. Tagged as: , Long Term Plan
Te Hononga a Hapori Community Link 24 April 2024 Published on 24 April 2024 Te Hononga a Hapori Community Link is our fortnightly newsletter containing news, information and public notices from Whanganui District Council Te Kaunihera a Rohe o Whanganui Tagged as: , Community Link
Collective under Te Awa Tupua leading the way for wetland development Published on 12 April 2024 Whanganui has an opportunity to lead the way globally with a Hapū-led approach to wetland development that not only benefits the environment but also supports cultural aspirations Tagged as: , Community, Projects