Public Notices

Public Notice for Plan Change 66 – Miscellaneous 3

On display until Monday, 14 September 2026

Whanganui District Council hereby gives public notice of proposed Plan Change 66 to the Operative Whanganui District Plan pursuant to Clause 5 of Schedule 1, Resource Management Act 1991.

Tagged as:  , District Plan Changes

Notice of the right to demand a poll on the electoral system

On display until Wednesday, 30 September 2026

Notice is given pursuant to section 28 of the Local Electoral Act 2001 (the Act), that Whanganui District Council resolved on 4 August 2026 to retain the First Past the Post (FPP) electoral system for the 2028 triennial election.

Proposed road closure - Te Reo Tuatahi Te Wiki O Te Reo Māori Parade

On display until Friday, 21 August 2026

Under Section 4 of the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, Whanganui District Council proposes to close the following roads for the Te Reo Tuatahi Te Wiki O Te Reo Māori Parade celebrating Māori Language Week.

Tagged as:  , Road Closure

Roading programme - August 2026

On display until Monday, 31 August 2026

Find the full list of road works happening in the district during August 2026, including footpath maintenance and more

Tagged as:  , Planned Works

Notification of mass and speed limits on bridges 2026

On display until Thursday, 31 December 2026

The following maximum mass and speed limits for heavy motor vehicles and combinations including a heavy motor vehicle apply to district bridges

Tagged as:  , General Announcement

Temporary closure - Mowhanau Lookout Carpark

On Display Indefinitely

Due to safety concerns, the council is temporarily closing the Mowhanau Lookout Carpark on Sunset Parade from January 30, 2026 after finding new erosion to the cliff wall.

Tagged as:  , General Announcement

Wakefield Street Bridge closure

On Display Indefinitely

Following a recent safety review, Wakefield Street Bridge in Whanganui East has been closed to all through-traffic for a minimum of 18 months. Pedestrian and cyclist access will be maintained

Tagged as:  , Road Closure