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
Kerbside recycling coming to Whanganui this July Published on 11 April 2024 Whanganui District Council has confirmed Low Cost Bins as the contractor for a new kerbside recycling service in Whanganui – with the service to begin in July 2024 Tagged as: , Community, Waste Management
Core boards walk the talk at Kowhai Park Published on 27 February 2024 A new community resource has been installed at Whanganui’s Kowhai Park to help people with verbal communication and encourage active and inclusive participation in play Tagged as: , Community
Road safety focus of proposed speed limit changes for district Published on 20 February 2024 Public consultation is open on a Whanganui District Council review of speed limits aimed at making our roads safer for everyone Tagged as: , Community, Consultation, Roading
Future of land transport projects up for review Published on 13 February 2024 Horizons Regional Council are welcoming feedback on their mid-term review of the 2021 Regional Land Transport Plan that outlines the future of land transport projects and investment for the next 10 years Tagged as: , Community, Roading
Preliminary survey opens for council representation review Published on 07 February 2024 Whanganui residents are encouraged to participate in shaping the future representation of people and communities at Whanganui District Council by engaging in a preliminary survey, officially opening today, Wednesday, 7 February 2024 Tagged as: , Community, Elections
New fare structure means free trips on Connect bus services Published on 13 December 2023 Catching a bus in the Horizons Region is about to get cheaper, with the introduction of a new fare structure which rewards people the more they use public transport Tagged as: , Community
Play Station pilot launches sports gear into local parks Published on 13 December 2023 Play is here to stay with three ‘Play Station’ boxes set to be installed at parks across the Whanganui region as part of a pilot project by Sport Whanganui and REPLAY Tagged as: , Community, Sport
Grant awarded to community climate projects Published on 01 November 2023 Whanganui District Council has awarded the Community Climate Action Fund to eight community projects across the district Tagged as: , Community
Council commits to drinking water UV protection Published on 31 October 2023 Whanganui District Council chief executive David Langford is assuring the community that plans are in place to make certain Whanganui continues to have safe drinking water at the highest standard possible now and into the future Tagged as: , Community, Water