Affordable housing a key issue in Whanganui’s draft Plan Published on 14 April 2025 As part of Whanganui District Council’s draft Annual Plan 2025/26, the council is seeking community feedback on a proposal to establish a standalone housing entity Tagged as: , Housing
Business case for social housing entity underway Published on 26 September 2024 Whanganui District Council is developing a business case for a social housing entity to help grow housing stock in Whanganui – with the aim of providing 1,000 new dwellings over the next 10 years. Tagged as: , Housing
Council working on new approach to housing shortage Published on 10 April 2024 Whanganui District Council is working on a new approach to address the district’s housing woes – and the first step will be a business case for a standalone social housing entity to drive growth in Whanganui’s housing stock. Tagged as: , Housing
Housing success prompts shift in council approach Published on 13 December 2023 Whanganui District Council is moving to the next stage in its approach to homelessness sooner than planned after seeing successful results achieved by local agencies Tagged as: , Housing
Council receives report on housing for older persons Published on 27 June 2023 Whanganui District Council has commissioned a report on its current housing stock for older persons – to identify shortcomings in the portfolio and future-proof it to respond to anticipated future demand. Tagged as: , Housing
Council considers options to support people experiencing homelessness Published on 25 January 2023 Mayor Andrew Tripe says the council wants to set up a temporary facility to help address homelessness and relieve pressure on freedom camping sites Tagged as: , Housing
Government announces $1.9 million for Whanganui housing infrastructure Published on 13 October 2022 Housing Minister Megan Woods has announced $192 million in funding for infrastructure today, including a $1.9 million investment in Whanganui. The funding is for associated transport and three waters infrastructure works to extend Carson Street in Castlecliff to enable approximately 340 additional homes in the area, with plans for intergenerational housing. Tagged as: , Housing
Housing strategy sets out ways to address housing shortage Published on 16 September 2019 Whanganui District Council’s Housing Strategy is now available on the its website. Tagged as: , Consultation, Housing