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Shared pathway next step for North Mole restoration

Published on 17 September 2026

Work on the North Mole restoration was expected to begin in August this year, however the programme has been adjusted following the discovery of native skinks within the project area.
The shared pathway alongside the awa will now be the first major piece of construction, with work expected to begin by November, subject to Department of Conservation approvals.

Tagged as: , Projects

Castlecliff water issues easing, but work continues

Published on 10 September 2026

The number of properties reporting water issues in Castlecliff and the surrounding area has reduced today, but Whanganui District Council is continuing to ask residents who are still experiencing discoloured water, sediment or reduced pressure to get in touch so crews can follow up.

Tagged as: , Community, Water

Overnight closure - Dublin Street Bridge - Thursday, 17 September

Published on 10 September 2026

Dublin Street Bridge will be fully closed overnight on Thursday, 17 September while repair work is carried out on two damaged overhead bridge braces.

Tagged as: , Community, Roading

Council responds to Castlecliff water concerns

Published on 09 September 2026

Whanganui District Council says work is continuing around the clock to resolve water discolouration and sediment issues affecting parts of Castlecliff, while assuring residents that the water remains safe to drink.

Tagged as: , Water

Funding open for local projects that reduce waste

Published on 07 September 2026

Applications are now open for Whanganui District Council’s Waste Minimisation Fund, which supports projects that reduce waste and keep valuable resources in use for longer.

Tagged as: , Waste Management

Give it a Go: Museum Celebrates Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori

Published on 03 September 2026

The Whanganui Regional Museum is extending its opening hours on Thursday 17 September, inviting the community to enjoy an evening of activities celebrating Te Wiki o te Reo Māori.

Tagged as: , Museum

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

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