'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.'

'Everyone works or interacts with young people in some way.'

“This is about re-establishing what Pākaitore was originally ..."

The council said it was a mistake and reinstated the signs.

Demolition requires resource consent and that is 'not straightforward'.

Whanganui District Mayor Andrew Tripe says decisions 'should be made at council level'.

One councillor has branded the move 'disgraceful'.

'That pool has trained thousands of kids over the years and saved lives.'

Whanganui District Council starts consultation on its long-term plan on April 2.

'It’s been eight years since we last went. Why would another year matter?'

The decision was made at a closed Whanganui District Council meeting this week.

'The site had been fenced off from the community for decades.'

'I've talked to fellow mayors around New Zealand and there is some very real concern.'

'People can attend meetings, gather information and pass it on to ratepayers.'

'More use of the domain would potentially discourage antisocial behaviour.'

“It’s one of these areas that hasn’t really had a home".

'I want whoever comes and sits where I am today to know the history and the story...'

“It’s not about anyone being more important or taking over."

Project includes car park, toilets, showers, raised timber walkways and native planting.

All but three of Whanganui's district councillors back W&P's move in-house.

Roading is a big cost for the district.