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Whanganui gears up for launch of recycling service
Kerbside recycling is set to start in Whanganui from next week.
The numbers: How many people visit Whanganui's libraries
The library has been without a main carpark for over four years.
Closer supervision: Splash Centre updates child safety policy
Kids under 8 must be actively supervised at all times, whether in water or not.
Council cans Pākaitore crossing
No funding has been included in the council's 10-year plan.
Time runs out for Whanganui's aviary
'Birds have got wings to fly and they are not able to do that in the aviary.'
New parking meters, higher charges signed off
More than 600 public submissions were made on the council's new parking bylaw.
‘A hill I’m prepared to die on’: Family face fine for front yard cabin
A Whanganui couple say they won't move the cabin on their property.
Stage set for Whanganui East Pool debate
The issue will be 'well and thoroughly debated' by councillors.
Councillors cautious about Sarjeant entry fee
Whanganui Deputy Mayor Helen Craig says 'making policy on the fly' is not a good idea.
Who should pay for Whanganui's growth?
'We can’t try and clip the ticket every step of the way.'
Maintenance cuts concern Sport Whanganui
Chief executive Tania King also backs Whanganui East Pool remaining open.
Library access makes way for Sarjeant landscaping work
'We will have two construction sites working next door to each other.'
Prudent or 'poppycock'? The Sarjeant entry fee proposal
Councillor Rob Vinsen says "the ratepayer pocket is empty".
Community leader says Gonville Library more than just books
'The social impact impact is astounding.'
Council using 'sledgehammer to crack a walnut' with aviary closure
'It’s an interesting contrast to our web-footed friends.'
Duck thefts spark police investigation
'If people are thieving wildfowl from a public place, they should throw the book at them.'
Grounded planes, low student numbers hit pilot academy
'The issue for council is: how long are you willing to support it while it’s loss-making?'
Inner-city flower baskets hanging by a thread
'It would seem that we have lost pride in our appearance.'
Drain from mid-19th century discovered in central city
The find "represents a very early attempt at formal drainage".
Airline boss brands parallel taxiway 'an unnecessary luxury'
The project is in the council's draft LTP but contingent on central government.
Sarjeant trust chair 'flabbergasted' by proposed funding cut
'There are going to be severe repercussions, quite frankly.'
Aeronautical fees land with bump for Air Chathams
Aeronautical fees are reviewed every five years.
Rollout of crates for recycling service begins
About 17,000 households will have crates delivered over the next five weeks.
Expert questions value of $17.8m Opera House upgrade
The community is content with the building and its limitations, he tells council hearings.
New members to oversee council's commercial interests
The move follows the axing of Whanganui District Council Holdings in March.
Central Whanganui intersection to get roundabout
It will be similar to the new road layout at the Guyton and Wicksteed intersection.