Helping young people on an employment journey Published on 19 July 2023 Whanganui’s Mayors Taskforce for Jobs has exceeded expectations with 18 young people in the Whanganui district placed into work since February. Tagged as: , Mayor
Whanganui Mayor visits flood-affected communities Published on 17 July 2023 Last week Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe visited Hawke's Bay to hand over an $88,000 Mayoral Relief Fund cheque on behalf of the community, to go towards those most affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. Tagged as: , Mayor
Whanganui raises nearly 90k for cyclone-hit Hastings Published on 23 June 2023 Whanganui’s local fundraising efforts to support those in need in the cyclone-hit Hastings Region will draw to a close at the end of this month – with the tally now approaching $90,000 Tagged as: , Community, Mayor
Annual plan deliberations see vote to keep the aviary Published on 30 May 2023 After strong community support for the Rotokawau Virginia Lake aviary, Mayor Andrew Tripe and councillors have voted to keep the aviary open after a zoologist's report found it needs to be updated to meet modern standards of care Tagged as: , Annual Plan, Consultation, Mayor
Whanganui welcomes new citizens Published on 27 March 2023 The first citizenship ceremony of 2023 was held on Wednesday, 15 March, in the Whanganui District Council Chamber. The ceremony was led by Mayor Andrew Tripe who formally recognised 29 new citizens to Aotearoa. Tagged as: , Events, Mayor, New Citizens
Three Waters Reform – Whanganui Mayor outlines process Published on 17 August 2021 Whanganui District Council wants to ensure the community is well-informed as the government works through its Three Waters Reform Programme, says Mayor Hamish McDouall. Tagged as: , Mayor
Mayor asks Remuneration Authority for freeze on elected member pay Published on 22 April 2020 Whanganui District Council Mayor, Hamish McDouall, has asked the Government’s Remuneration Authority to consider a pay freeze for the district’s elected members for the 2020/21 year. Tagged as: , Mayor
Whanganui Mayor’s message to community Published on 25 March 2020 A message to the the Whanganui community from Mayor Hamish McDouall regarding COVID-19 Tagged as: , COVID-19, Mayor
Mayor Hamish McDouall voted onto LGNZ National Council Published on 22 November 2019 Whanganui Mayor Hamish McDouall will represent the Provincial Sector on Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ)’s National Council. Tagged as: , Mayor
Strategic relationship developed in China-New Zealand Year of Tourism Published on 21 February 2019 Mayor Hamish McDouall will travel to Lijiang, Yunnan Province, China, on 23 February 2019 to formally sign an agreement for a strategic relationship between Lijiang and Whanganui. Tagged as: , Mayor, Sister Cities