Feedback wanted on Cemeteries and Crematoria Bylaw Published on 27 February 2023 The council is inviting the community to give their feedback on proposed changes to the Cemeteries and Crematoria Bylaw. The Bylaw is up for its statutory review, providing an opportunity to review the way cemeteries and memorials are managed across the district. Tagged as: , Policy
Community Kōrero bringing council to the people Published on 10 February 2023 Mayor Andrew Tripe and Whanganui District councillors welcome people to a series of sessions around the district to chat about key topics and to give updates on council plans and projects. Tagged as: , Consultation, Council, Events, Policy
New council strategy to promote health and wellbeing Published on 05 April 2022 A draft Open Space and Physical Activity Strategy for Whanganui will go out to the community for consultation later this month, after it was presented to councillors today Tagged as: , Community, Consultation, Parks, Policy, Shared Pathways, Sport
Pet trial to start for older persons' council housing Published on 28 June 2021 Residents in three housing complexes will be able to keep fish, a bird or a cat as part of the trial. Tagged as: , Policy
Rates postponements Published on 29 July 2020 Whanganui District Council has adopted a Rates Postponement Policy that allows individuals and businesses who are facing financial hardship as a result of COVID-19 some additional flexibility Tagged as: , COVID-19, Policy, Rates
Community views wanted on dogs in public places Published on 20 May 2020 Whanganui District Council is inviting the community to complete an online survey about their views on dogs in public places such as shared pathways, the town centre, and parks and playgrounds. Tagged as: , Animal Management, Bylaws, Policy
Local Alcohol Policy clauses take effect on 2 December 2019 Published on 25 November 2019 Local Alcohol Policy one-way door condition and maximum trading hours for licensed premises will come into force on Monday, 2 December 2019 Tagged as: , Policy, Alcohol
Policy aims to reduce alcohol-related harm Published on 23 August 2019 Whanganui District Council’s Local Alcohol Policy comes into force on Monday, 2 September 2019. Tagged as: , Community, Policy, Alcohol
Council says no to Easter Sunday Trading Published on 28 November 2017 Whanganui District Councillors decided not to opt for a Local Easter Sunday Trading policy for Whanganui, after robustly debating the issue at a Statutory Management Committee last week. Tagged as: , Policy, Policy, Policy,
Bold move includes vaping in Smokefree Policy Published on 21 July 2017 Whanganui District Council is the first in New Zealand to take a decisive stand on vaping in its Smokefree and Vapefree Outdoor Areas Policy. Tagged as: , Policy