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Elske Centre group invited to Tararua council chambers
Councillors, council staff and Dannevirke Community Board members attended the morning tea
Political parties urged to make rail a priority for Horizons region
An open letter is being sent to all political parties.
What's to be done about the William Birch Pool?
What should be done with William Birch Pool?
Rangitīkei 'reasonably under control' after weekend storm
Most of the roads in the region's towns have been cleaned and re-opened.
Council allays concern about climate budget cuts
"Our communities are asking, I believe, for us to take this seriously.”
6.6 per cent rate increase part of Horizons Regional Council's long-term plan
'Council are aware that any rate increase is not ideal.'
Central districts dodge expected heavy rain
The most rainfall recorded in the districts over 24 hours was 44.5mm north of Whanganui.
Horizons starting flood resilience projects
The work in Whanganui is expected to get under way in mid-May.
Work to begin on temporary access to Marainanga Gorge
Contractors are working on repairs to the road through Marainanga Gorge.
Tararua District a focus of repairs for flood protection
More than $9 million in damage done to stopbanks, spillways and drains in the district.
'Deeply disappointed and disheartened': Castlecliff residents fuming over rock wall
“Our concerns about the process are valid.”
Winter worry: Novelty of dinghy crossing wearing off for couple after bridge swept away
“I really don’t want to be in the dinghy for winter."
Horizons makes more than $350K available for climate and biodiversity projects
Funding on offer for projects that support mātauranga Māori and climate resilience.
'The Tide' is changing how people get around Whanganui
Whanganui's new high frequency bus service is changing habits.
More than 40 local businesses attend project briefing for Te Pūwaha
The Te Pūwaha project manager was humbled to see so many parties attend.
Horizons continues to support most impacted by cyclone
The council are supporting district and city councils, recovery agencies and iwi.
Whanganui bus drivers prepare for launch of new frequent bus service Te Ngaru The Tide
The tide is rolling in, some might say
Whanganui swimmers advised to take care after rainfall
Swimmers were reminded to look out for both seen and unseen hazards.
Contractors called to register interest in Te Pūwaha construction
Invitations to participate in the process will close on February 20.
Local Focus: James Barron on Candidate Camera
Meet James Barron, who is running for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Mysterious giant snails found in Tōtara Reserve Regional Park
Carnivorous Powelliphanta marchanti snails have been seen in Tōtara Reserve Regional Park.
Local Focus: The heart of Palmerston North for green Kiwis
A community garden is growing more joy than just vegetables.
Anzac Parade flood plan: Cost of raising houses would be 'eye-watering'
Flood resilience: Strategy for Whanganui reaches final stage.
Bushy Park Tarapuruhi welcomes new feathered residents
The ancient species used to live there in the hundreds, and is only found in New Zealand.
Whanganui: stink at meatworks came from helping hand
Affco says an odour problem was due to taking on extra rendering.
Environmentalist lauds new fund for climate change projects
The projects need to aim to make a community more resilient to climate change.
Flood-prone Anzac Parade homes: What's the answer?
Massey University team researches facts for Horizons' Anzac Pde flood solution.
Rangitīkei flooding fears ease, Pipiriki Raetihi Rd closed by mud
Heavy rain caused some issues around the region on Monday night.
Experts share findings for Whanganui flood risk strategy
Massey University experts have been looking at Anzac Parade flood risk and resilience.
Horizons investigating earthworks on Whanganui River bank
A large digger was seen pushing dirt and logs into the river.
Horizons adds two Māori councillor roles
Composition of next Horizons council open to appeal - to be made final in April next year.
Bless you: Council considers karakia before meetings
It follows a councillor walking out in protest at opening a meeting with karakia.
Iwi member excited by climate change partnership
Jill Sheehy says she's pleased with the co-governance approach for the region's response.