Backing good growth with simpler planning rules Published on 18 August 2026 Whanganui is taking practical steps to make its planning rules easier to work with to support good development. Tagged as: , Consultation
Air New Zealand and Air Chathams expand interline partnership Published on 13 August 2026 For the first time, customers travelling to and from the Chatham Islands will be able to book a single journey connecting them with Air New Zealand's domestic network. Tagged as: , Airport
Temporary one-lane closure - Dublin St Bridge - 14 August 2026 Published on 12 August 2026 Dublin Street Bridge will have a temporary one-lane closure this Friday, 14 August while we carriy out further assessment and measurements of two damaged bridge braces Tagged as: , Community, Roading
Council to review economic development and tourism priorities Published on 10 August 2026 Whanganui District Council will review its economic development and tourism priorities, with a clear aim of putting money and effort behind the areas most likely to deliver the Strategy for Whanganui over the next decade. Tagged as: , Economic Development
Five Manawatū-Whanganui councils unite to shape the region's future Published on 08 August 2026 On Friday, five councils from across the Manawatū-Whanganui region committed to move forward together on a locally led regional work programme in response to the Government's Simplifying Local Government reforms. Tagged as: , Council
Delegation opens doors for local exporters Published on 04 August 2026 A trip to secure trade and education partnerships in China, Japan and Singapore has put Whanganui-grown lamb on the table for a high-end Japanese restaurant - and put the district on the radar for hundreds more international students. Tagged as: , Economic Development
Council proposes proactive local approach to reform Published on 04 August 2026 Whanganui District Council has voted to continue to work with interested councils on exploring options to simplify local government. Tagged as: , Council
Whanganui takes centre stage with national Festival of Design Published on 04 August 2026 Whanganui will be placed firmly on the national and international creative map this October as the city becomes the heart of Festival of Design Aotearoa. Tagged as: , Events
Funding secured to investigate historic Balgownie Landfill Published on 31 July 2026 Whanganui District Council has secured $464,000 from the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) to investigate environmental conditions at the former Balgownie Landfill. Tagged as: , Projects
Put your questions to local MP Carl Bates and our Mayor at webinar Published on 09 July 2026 Whanganui residents will have the opportunity to ask questions and hear from Mayor Andrew Tripe, councillors and local MP Carl Bates at a live community webinar on Thursday, 16 July. Tagged as: , Events