This year's nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system takes place this Sunday, 14 June between 6-7pm. It is a necessary part of making sure the system works well.The nationwide test is sent to cell towers all over New Zealand. It is expected most phones are capable of receiving the alert.
More information about the nationwide test
Historian and the council's Heritage planner Scott Flutey (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Māmoe) will host The Archaeology of Central Whanganui walking tour on May 2, with archaeologist Hamish Crimp.
Participants will meet at 2pm in Pukenamu Queens Park at the top of the Veteran Steps. Attendees will visit the Rutland and York Stockades, the Pākaitore river frontage and reclamation, locations of early European businesses and other significant sites.
It will take between an hour and an hour and a half. Attendees should wear suitable outdoor footwear.
The event is free but koha is welcome.
Free