Fresh look for council Published on 28 January 2026 Whanganui District Council has introduced a new brand aimed at making its services easier to understand and strengthening its connection with the community. Interim chief executive Barbara McKerrow says the new design is fresh, modern and grounded in place. Tagged as: , Council
Council appoints new chief executive Published on 12 December 2025 Whanganui District Council has confirmed Doug Tate as its next chief executive.Tate comes to Whanganui from Central Hawkes Bay District Council where he has held the role of chief executive since 2022. Along with his extensive leadership experience in local government, Doug will bring a great mix of strategic capability and fresh thinking, says Mayor Andrew Tripe. Tagged as: , Council
Council customer services area to get safety upgrade Published on 27 November 2025 Whanganui District Council’s customer services area will undergo a three-week upgrade from Monday, 1 December to improve access and safety for council staff and the community. Tagged as: , Council
Mayor Tripe announces Deputy Mayor and updates committees Published on 19 November 2025 Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe has today announced his appointment of Michael Law as Deputy Mayor and confirmed a refreshed committee structure for elected representatives. Tagged as: , Council
Chief executive reflects on tenure as council delivers strong results Published on 16 September 2025 Outgoing Whanganui District Council chief executive, David Langford, has tabled his final yearly report, reflecting on his time in the role and highlighting a year of strong organisational and financial performance. Tagged as: , Council
Council appoints interim chief executive Published on 14 August 2025 Whanganui District Council has appointed a highly experienced interim chief executive to head the organisation until a new leader is appointed. Former Wellington City Council chief executive Barbara McKerrow will take up the position in October. Tagged as: , Council
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
Council supports work platform with post-settlement entity Published on 14 February 2025 After community engagement, the council has agreed to support a platform of work with the trust that will be established through the forthcoming Whanganui Land Settlement (Takapau Whāriki Trust) Tagged as: , Council
Representation Review 2025 - final determination Published on 27 January 2025 The Local Government Commission (LGC) has issued its final determination on Whanganui’s representation arrangements for the 2025–2028 triennium Tagged as: , Council
Community welcomed to drop-in sessions Published on 15 January 2025 Drop-in sessions held in January will provide an opportunity for people to learn more about the aspirations of the Whanganui Land Settlement. The council and WLSNT look forward to connecting with the community and sharing this kōrero. Tagged as: , Council