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Embracing change: making smart decisions in challenging times

Published on 23 February 2026

We live in a world of constant change. For Whanganui District Council and our community, the choice is straightforward: do we let change happen to us, or do we embrace it, shape it, and turn it into opportunity?

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Embracing change: making smart decisions in challenging times

Helping young people on an employment journey

Whanganui Mayor visits flood-affected communities

Whanganui raises nearly 90k for cyclone-hit Hastings

Annual plan deliberations see vote to keep the aviary

Whanganui welcomes new citizens

Three Waters Reform – Whanganui Mayor outlines process

Mayor asks Remuneration Authority for freeze on elected member pay

Mayor Hamish McDouall voted onto LGNZ National Council

Strategic relationship developed in China-New Zealand Year of Tourism

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