CAA lifts suspension on NZICPA flight training Published on 25 July 2025 A staged return to flight training can now begin at the New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy (NZICPA) after the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) formally lifted its suspension of the academy’s Part 141 Certificate today. Tagged as: , Flight Academy
NZICPA adjusts to current operational needs Published on 24 July 2025 Following a staff consultation process, the New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy (NZICPA) has made the difficult decision to reduce the number of full-time roles from 20 to 10. Whanganui District Council Holdings Limited and the council continue to explore long-term strategic options for the future of the academy. Tagged as: , Flight Academy
Chief executive to depart from Whanganui District Council Published on 23 July 2025 Mayor Andrew Tripe has today acknowledged the resignation of Whanganui District Council chief executive David Langford, who will be returning to the United Kingdom later this year to take up a senior leadership position with Nottinghamshire County Council Tagged as: , Council
A fresh look for a much-loved landmark Published on 22 July 2025 Visitors to Pukenamu Queen’s Park will see an exciting and fresh new look emerging for Whanganui Regional Museum Tagged as: , Museum
New strategy to guide the district’s future Published on 18 July 2025 Whanganui District Council has formally adopted a new overarching strategy – Strategy for Whanganui – Rautaki mō Whanganui – replacing the long-standing Leading Edge Strategy first introduced in 2014. Tagged as: , Policy
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 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