The project is in the council's draft LTP but contingent on central government.

'There are going to be severe repercussions, quite frankly.'

Aeronautical fees are reviewed every five years.

About 17,000 households will have crates delivered over the next five weeks.

The community is content with the building and its limitations, he tells council hearings.

The move follows the axing of Whanganui District Council Holdings in March.

It will be similar to the new road layout at the Guyton and Wicksteed intersection.

'When you’re doing construction work, there's always a risk that you’ll find something.'

The new park on Guyton St will be used as a dance floor for the day.

'Without political pressure on a nationwide and international scale, nothing will stop.'

Bill Simmons says the only council resource residents in his area need is water supply.

It's almost triple the number of submissions for the 2021-2031 long-term plan.

'We just want to get the feet under the desk and make sure we’ve got the basics down.'

They will be phased in around the district by June 30, 2027.

Dave Moore estimates the project would cost $35 million.

Christopher Luxon says councils should focus 'on the must-do, not the nice-to-do'.

Elected members are busy in and out of chambers.

Around 5000 out-of-towners came to Whanganui for the event.

Regional or sub-regional approaches are also being investigated.

'A whole lot of quiet voices speaking at once makes a noise.'

'If it does stack up, we would be fools not to progress it.'

'I’m going to walk out of here with absolutely nothing.'

'It's a beautiful area and it has historic significance.'

Carrying crates to the kerb could be a problem for some.

'We need to navigate these tough times now.'

Regular Armourguard visits are 'keeping the anti-social behaviour under control'.

The main train bridge, owned by KiwiRail, was built in the 1870s.

'It’s enough to create a great network because we’ve built our city around tram routes.'

'I think we have the opportunity to do some real good in our community...'

The council is pressing on with a new speed management plan.