Council moves Whanganui & Partners and economic development in-house
The decision follows a review of council-controlled organisations.
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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.
Council non-compliant with own policy after borrowing $30m
Auditors won't be knocking on the door any time soon, though.
Splash Centre’s recreational facility set to reopen
The centre has undergone a month of renovations.
Kerbside recycling service taking shape
“If you have a party one weekend, you can put out three crates of glass.”
Vision for central Whanganui: Vehicles out, business in?
The council's role is to make an environment that encourages "investment as well as use".
'Fiddly works': Sarjeant redevelopment delayed
Finding sufficient labour is 'proving to be quite challenging'.
“For the safety of our tamariki”: Council continuing with possible speed limit reductions
“Just because central government says jump we don’t say ‘how high?’"
Loads of rubbish: New waste rules outlined by council
Proposals went to public consultation this week.
How many district councillors does Whanganui need?
'Council representation should be fair and effective for all Whanganui residents.'
'The smell of an oily rag': Possible funding boost for 'icon' park
“Regulation and rules alone will not and cannot halt the decline".
'It sounded like a car crash': Second Halswell St oak crashes into property
It's the second tree to fall on property in the same street in the same week.
'They’re building a ghetto': Residents unite in opposition to Kāinga Ora's plans
A meeting of 80 residents has agreed the proposed development is too intense.
'Hell of a noise': 120-year-old tree falls on house and car
'It just dropped like anything.'
'Labour of love': Unique bus shelter vandalised
“It’s likely a new glass panel will be put in instead.”
'A living, breathing community building': Future of Duncan Pavilion uncertain
"She may look a bit rugged on the outside but the bones are good."
'Significant structural limitations' at main council building
“There is no doubt the building is showing its age."
Whanganui, Rangitīkei, Ruapehu await more details of Three Waters' repeal
The Government plans to repeal Three Waters early next year.
Homeless hub scrapped in favour of support services
A "brick-and-mortar" approach is off the table.
Applications lower than expected for Whanganui rates relief scheme
The rates remission scheme is available for the rest of the financial year.
Recycling centre closed for another week
Due to building damage, the centre is likely to be closed until December 18.
Rangitīkei District Council names new chief executive
Kevin Ross is staying on permanently as chief executive.
Speed limit cuts could relieve 'absolute pandemonium'
“This is a pretty hot topic for a lot of people and a lot of other councils."
Ranger called after florist dog pops out to see passing pups
Dogs can be in the owner's shop but not on the street in part of Whanganui's central city.
Proposal to return trams to Whanganui streets
The options were created to include the community and pressure the district council.
Flood threat looming over Anzac Parade residents
'If we knew then what we know now, I think we may have reconsidered buying this place.'
'Not harmful': Complaints over brown, dirty water coming from taps in Springvale
Council says issue likely bacteria or micro-organisms forming slime inside the pipes.