Andrew Tripe: The tough choices Whanganui has to make
'We need to navigate these tough times now.'
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'Visible reduction' in homelessness
Regular Armourguard visits are 'keeping the anti-social behaviour under control'.
Mind the gaps: Aramoho bridge project delayed
The main train bridge, owned by KiwiRail, was built in the 1870s.
Grand public transport plan for Whanganui
'It’s enough to create a great network because we’ve built our city around tram routes.'
Council unveils $300m housing initiative
'I think we have the opportunity to do some real good in our community...'
Speed restrictions could give 'false sense of security'
The council is pressing on with a new speed management plan.
Whanganui’s $830,000 raised crossing project
“This is about re-establishing what Pākaitore was originally ..."
Horizons apologises after removing protest signs
The council said it was a mistake and reinstated the signs.
'A bit stuffed': Repertory Theatre facing closure
Demolition requires resource consent and that is 'not straightforward'.
Māori ward referendums: ‘A slap in the face of Māoridom’
Whanganui District Mayor Andrew Tripe says decisions 'should be made at council level'.
Dismay at potential pool closure
'That pool has trained thousands of kids over the years and saved lives.'
Council rejects funding calls for some community projects
Whanganui District Council starts consultation on its long-term plan on April 2.
'Not a good look': Councillor questions mayor's trip
'It’s been eight years since we last went. Why would another year matter?'
Council 'closer to the action' after shutting holdings company
“You need people there with commercial expertise and knowledge of the industries."
'Where's the low option?': Councillors' views on rates rise
'Everyone has to take some pain here.'
Whanganui Holdings bites the dust
The decision was made at a closed Whanganui District Council meeting this week.
Whanganui's 'most important project' is at Kokohuia wetlands
'The site had been fenced off from the community for decades.'
Tough decisions needed to achieve 10.6 per cent rates rise
'I've talked to fellow mayors around New Zealand and there is some very real concern.'
Is the ratepayers association rising again?
'People can attend meetings, gather information and pass it on to ratepayers.'
From donuts to dunks: Big plans for Williams Domain
'More use of the domain would potentially discourage antisocial behaviour.'
'Over the moon': Soft plastic recycling arrives
“It’s one of these areas that hasn’t really had a home".
Stand off over school pool fees
'I want whoever comes and sits where I am today to know the history and the story...'
Cyclists encouraged to 'claim the lane'
“It’s not about anyone being more important or taking over."
'Astounded': Behind the move to bring Whanganui & Partners in-house
“The staff is our priority and we remain committed to the best outcome for them..."
'Hundreds of community hours': North Mole upgrade taking shape
Project includes car park, toilets, showers, raised timber walkways and native planting.
'We need to make the tough calls'
All but three of Whanganui's district councillors back W&P's move in-house.
'A huge struggle': Big rates increase on the cards for Rangitīkei
Roading is a big cost for the district.
Council moves Whanganui & Partners and economic development in-house
The decision follows a review of council-controlled organisations.
Council spends $2.78m on planes for pilot academy
'We couldn’t be bringing the students to Whanganui without those aircraft.'
'We can make a difference': New face at Tarapuruhi Bushy Park
'We want the public to find the love and drive to care for our natural world.'
Status quo or room to grow? Airport's future being mapped out
Uncertainty over aeronautical fees remains an issue for airport users.
$6.7m parallel taxiway project could begin in July
Funding will be split between Whanganui District Council and central government.