Restricted fire season – Whanganui coast and urban area

Fire and Emergency NZ has advised that the Manawatū-Whanganui Coastal Zone will move to a restricted fire season from 8am on Friday 12 January until further notice due to warm temperatures, drying winds and a lack of rainfall.
A restricted fire season means anyone planning on lighting an open-air fire will need a permit.
Please be aware of the fire risk conditions – if in doubt, don't light!

Check if you need a permit

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Apply for rates remission

For the 2023/24 financial year (starting in July 2023) the council is making a one-off rates remission (reduction) of up to $500 available for households facing a rates rise higher than $700.

More information here

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Long-Term Plan 2021-2031

This plan is now superseded by the Amended Long-Term Plan 2021-2031

Our long-term plan provides a road map for Whanganui over the next decade. It details where we aim to be by 2031, what we will need to do to get there, and how much it will cost.

Volume 1 includes community outcomes and detailed financial information. Volume 2 contains detailed council activities including activity plans and performance framework, while Volume 3 – Infrastructure Strategy describes the Council’s existing infrastructure, identifies significant issues that might impact on this and outlines the Council’s approach to managing infrastructure assets over the next 30 years.