New ZealandCouncil holds firm on rural recyclingCouncillors voted 7-6 to keep the service as is until at least next year.04 Sep 04:19 AM
New ZealandCouncil hands aviary to community groupFriends of the Aviary want to turn the facility into a 'valuable, educational resource'.03 Sep 03:55 AM
New ZealandAviary back on council agendaA community group could get the go-ahead to operate the facility.02 Sep 01:54 AM
New ZealandStrength in numbers: Mayor calls for council collaboration'We need to make our shadow look bigger than we are.'26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHomelessness 'not generic to Whanganui''If the problem was so easy to fix, we would have done it by now.'23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBubble trouble: Foamy fiasco as pranksters target water featureThe feature will be have to be drained and refilled.23 Aug 03:34 AM
New ZealandHow Whanganui & Partners shapes up in its new era'For our own professionalism and self-worth, it’s about delivering great results.'22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPipe replacement project grinding to the finish lineLeaving the original pipe in place does 'not bear thinking about'.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCamping site closed after 'property damage, abuse and intimidating behaviour''We’ve got to the point where we’ve offered all the help we can.'19 Aug 08:33 PM
New ZealandStrong wind gusts and downpours hit Whanganui“The mountainous areas will very likely see some snow."19 Aug 03:10 AM
New Zealand'Balancing act': Who will pay for more shared pathways?'If you skew the balance too much in one area you pay the price elsewhere.'18 Aug 09:49 PM
Letters to the EditorLetters: Marae investment will prove its worthReaders have their say on marae investment, food safety and residential cabins.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil roading team fighting forestry crunchMaintaining the seal on rural roads has been under pressure 'for several years'.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil calls in cavalry for water sampling'It sounds easy - take a sample and put it into a plastic cup - but it does take time.'15 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Less is more': Council divided on numbers for next electionWhanganui District Council has debated whether to have 10 or 12 elected members in 2025.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandParking revenue over budget by 50%Forty-nine solar-powered meters replaced 216 coin meters in Whanganui's CBD in 2022.13 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandSarjeant redevelopment on track but costs risingSarjeant director Andrew Clifford says the gallery 'is already looking spectacular'.12 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandRural residents 'in the dark' about kerbside recycling'The cost of getting a truck out there is ridiculous.'11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFavourable credit rating for Whanganui District Council"The council has had to navigate rising costs."09 Aug 04:59 PM
New ZealandSo far so good for kerbside recycling service'We are seeing tonnes and tonnes of recycling not going to landfill.'09 Aug 04:57 PM
New ZealandOdour issues linger at Whanganui wastewater plantThe plant's dryer will be shut for a month later this year.09 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandFifty years of fixing Whanganui’s roadsThere was 'a lot of shovelling' in the early days for Robbie Atkinson.08 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandTeen's 'enthralling' documentary continues to earn praise'Many people see dyslexia as a disability. You, however, see it as a possibility.'07 Aug 03:24 AM
New ZealandMen's Shed Whanganui launches bold plan'It’s not only for us old fellas - it's for the new ones coming on.'06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMulti-purpose makeover at Williams Domain'It hasn’t always been plain sailing but we get there in the end.'05 Aug 03:27 AM
New ZealandHow council will manage 'bricks and mortar' assets'We are attempting to lead the way a little bit with this.'02 Aug 05:01 PM
New ZealandFamily’s front yard cabin still standing despite infringement noticeIf the cabin was out the back, it would be OK.01 Aug 05:45 PM
New ZealandHospital's 'last remaining vestige' to be restoredWhanganui Regional Heritage Trust and Whanganui’s two Rotary clubs are behind the project.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWater charges will 'rise rapidly'The council can join forces with other councils for water services or go it alone.30 Jul 02:57 AM
KahuCouncil resists call to reverse Māori ward decisionWhanganui District Council says it's a pushback against Government moves.24 Jul 03:55 AM
New ZealandMultiple animal carcasses discovered on Whanganui beachDischarging a carcass into or near a waterway can lead to fines of up to $750.24 Jul 02:36 AM
New ZealandSomme Parade reopens after work completedWhanganui Alliance crews replaced a broken stormwater main at the site.19 Jul 03:51 AM
New Zealand‘Too painful’: We could have done better on lowering rates – councillorOne councillor called it 'totally unpalatable'.17 Jul 02:27 AM
New ZealandFeedback sought on representation reviewThe council wants to hear from the public - should it keep the status quo or change?26 Jun 05:00 PM
