'Hell of a noise': 120-year-old tree falls on house and car
'It just dropped like anything.'
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'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.
Iwi and council partner up to spend ‘better-off’ funding
Whanganui District Council says it 'jumped the gun' by initially not consulting iwi.
'Virtue-signalling': Councillor lambasts community climate fund
Rob Vinsen says the money would be better spent elsewhere.
Targeted forestry rates 'a blunt instrument'
"It’s about looking for an equitable way of covering that cost.”
Mayor meets with ‘key players’ in hotel industry
“It’s still early days, but we want to move as fast as we can.”
Use of Whanganui shared pathways increased by 12 per cent
The Whanganui District Council said the increase in use was due to promotion of the paths.
Developer still ‘addicted to building’ despite setbacks
“We just have to hurry up and wait.”
Whanganui District Council identifies cost-saving measures to address rates affordability
Six-point plan could see $2m in services cut and $16m assets sold.
Ground broken in Whanganui bus shelter project
Work on the bus stops is expected to be completed by May 2024.
It's official - Māori wards will feature in district
The wards will be in place for the 2025 and 2028 election.
Council concern over logging damage to Whanganui roads
'This isn't concentrated to just one area, it's network-wide.'
'Time is ticking': Dublin St Bridge replacement getting closer
“We’re at the point where we need to make a decision and then get on with it."
New roads added to network as part of rural subdivision
The name of Rusthall Estate was chosen by a panel including local iwi and other parties.
Resurfacing of Whanganui Airport runway to begin next week
Each night, up to 50 trucks will transport approximately 600 tonnes of asphalt.
Historic pool may never be swimmable again
But the area can be beautified and water quality improved.