'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."

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.'

'We want the public to find the love and drive to care for our natural world.'

Funding will be split between Whanganui District Council and central government.

Auditors won't be knocking on the door any time soon, though.

The centre has undergone a month of renovations.

“If you have a party one weekend, you can put out three crates of glass.”

The council's role is to make an environment that encourages "investment as well as use".

Finding sufficient labour is 'proving to be quite challenging'.

“Just because central government says jump we don’t say ‘how high?’"