New ZealandCouncil rejects funding calls for some community projectsWhanganui District Council starts consultation on its long-term plan on April 2.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Not a good look': Councillor questions mayor's trip'It’s been eight years since we last went. Why would another year matter?'31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil 'closer to the action' after shutting holdings company“You need people there with commercial expertise and knowledge of the industries."28 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Where's the low option?': Councillors' views on rates rise'Everyone has to take some pain here.'27 Mar 12:54 AM
New ZealandWhanganui Holdings bites the dustThe decision was made at a closed Whanganui District Council meeting this week.26 Mar 08:20 PM
New ZealandWhanganui's 'most important project' is at Kokohuia wetlands'The site had been fenced off from the community for decades.'26 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandTough 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.'25 Mar 04:04 AM
New ZealandIs the ratepayers association rising again?'People can attend meetings, gather information and pass it on to ratepayers.'22 Mar 04:00 PM
BasketballFrom donuts to dunks: Big plans for Williams Domain'More use of the domain would potentially discourage antisocial behaviour.'22 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Over the moon': Soft plastic recycling arrives“It’s one of these areas that hasn’t really had a home".21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandStand off over school pool fees'I want whoever comes and sits where I am today to know the history and the story...'20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCyclists encouraged to 'claim the lane'“It’s not about anyone being more important or taking over."18 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'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..."17 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Hundreds of community hours': North Mole upgrade taking shapeProject includes car park, toilets, showers, raised timber walkways and native planting.15 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand'We need to make the tough calls'All but three of Whanganui's district councillors back W&P's move in-house.13 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand'A huge struggle': Big rates increase on the cards for RangitīkeiRoading is a big cost for the district.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil moves Whanganui & Partners and economic development in-houseThe decision follows a review of council-controlled organisations.08 Mar 01:45 AM
New ZealandCouncil spends $2.78m on planes for pilot academy'We couldn’t be bringing the students to Whanganui without those aircraft.'06 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'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.'03 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStatus quo or room to grow? Airport's future being mapped outUncertainty over aeronautical fees remains an issue for airport users.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand$6.7m parallel taxiway project could begin in JulyFunding will be split between Whanganui District Council and central government.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil non-compliant with own policy after borrowing $30mAuditors won't be knocking on the door any time soon, though.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSplash Centre’s recreational facility set to reopenThe centre has undergone a month of renovations.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandKerbside recycling service taking shape“If you have a party one weekend, you can put out three crates of glass.”22 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandVision for central Whanganui: Vehicles out, business in?The council's role is to make an environment that encourages "investment as well as use".21 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Fiddly works': Sarjeant redevelopment delayedFinding sufficient labour is 'proving to be quite challenging'.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand“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?’"19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLoads of rubbish: New waste rules outlined by councilProposals went to public consultation this week.19 Feb 12:43 AM
New ZealandWork resuming on troublesome wastewater mainAn intersection will be closed for a month.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow many district councillors does Whanganui need?'Council representation should be fair and effective for all Whanganui residents.'07 Feb 11:58 PM
New Zealand'The smell of an oily rag': Possible funding boost for 'icon' park“Regulation and rules alone will not and cannot halt the decline".05 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It sounded like a car crash': Second Halswell St oak crashes into propertyIt's the second tree to fall on property in the same street in the same week.05 Feb 02:15 AM
New Zealand'They’re building a ghetto': Residents unite in opposition to Kāinga Ora's plansA meeting of 80 residents has agreed the proposed development is too intense.01 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Hell of a noise': 120-year-old tree falls on house and car'It just dropped like anything.'01 Feb 02:13 AM
