Last white swan at Rotokawau Virginia Lake rehomed Published on August 31, 2023 If you’re a regular visitor to Rotokawau Virginia Lake, you may notice the absence of the previously resident white swans – the last white swan remaining at the lake has been removed and will be rehomed at Mangahuia Wetlands in Rangiwahia, northern Manawatū Tagged as: , Parks
Submissions invited for Public Places Bylaw review Published on June 01, 2023 Whanganui District Council is currently reviewing the Public Places, Parks and Reserves Bylaw 2016, and is calling for community feedback on the proposed changes Tagged as: , Consultation, Parks
Lakeside Trail opens with sculpture by local artist Published on April 26, 2023 A sculpture that received funding from Whanganui District Council’s Public Art Fund will officially open at the Bason Botanic Gardens as part of the new Lakeside Trail Tagged as: , Arts, Community, Parks
Velodrome track to be replaced in coming months Published on February 22, 2023 Work on Whanganui’s new velodrome cycle track, part of the multi-purpose Cooks Gardens stadium and sporting facility, will begin in April 2023 Tagged as: , Facilities, Parks, Projects, Sport
Riverbank Fitness Park to open on shared pathway Published on December 13, 2022 An outdoor fitness park on the bank of the Whanganui River will be open in time for the Christmas and New Year holidays. Tagged as: , Parks
Open Spaces and Physical Activity Strategy recommended for adoption Published on September 08, 2022 Whanganui District Council’s new Open Spaces and Physical Activity Strategy is a step closer to adoption Tagged as: , Community, Consultation, Parks
Have your say on our draft Open Space and Physical Activity Strategy Published on May 11, 2022 Whanganui District Council’s draft Open Space and Physical Activity Strategy is now out for community consultation Tagged as: , Consultation, Parks
New council strategy to promote health and wellbeing Published on April 05, 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
Kowhai Park flying fox to reopen next month Published on July 15, 2021 The much-loved flying fox at Kowhai Park is expected to open in August, depending on the weather. Tagged as: , Parks
Council parks, reserves, pathways and activities survey underway Published on June 17, 2021 Whanganui District Council is interested in finding out how the community uses the many parks, reserves and connecting walkways in the district Tagged as: , Consultation, Parks