'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.

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?'

“You need people there with commercial expertise and knowledge of the industries."

'Everyone has to take some pain here.'

'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.

The decision follows a review of council-controlled organisations.

'We couldn’t be bringing the students to Whanganui without those aircraft.'