Latest from Whanganui District Council

Opera House gas leak cause found

The theatre has now reopened.

What key issues is Whanganui facing ahead of the election?

Climate change resilience was an issue high on people's lists of concerns.

Whanganui meeting calls for Māori wards and constitutional change

Andrew Tripe: Local government needs reform. But we do not have the answers to everything.

Contractors appointed to build Whanganui's new justice hub

'Having a local company partner in construction with Te Puna Hapori is great news.'

Whanganui's velodrome is resurfaced, so what comes next?

“There is a lot of use to be had out of it.”

'Jewel in the crown': More funding needed for nature sanctuary

“This is a passion that we share, and it’s a passion we want to hand on.”

Whanganui burial costs increase year-on-year

The current Winz grant barely covers a weekday burial in Whanganui.

Council gives further loan for Land Court building restoration

The loan will go towards replacing the Category 1 building's roof.

City's 'swamped' wastewater network could cost $50 million

“We have to fix this problem, and we’re going to have to spend some money to do it.”

Just a handful of buildings impacted by forgery-accused engineer

“These things end up in the courts, and the process is quite slow.”

Why Whanganui council is opening up some discussion to the public domain

But contentious or difficult matters may still be spoken about behind closed doors.

The council and the people - how can they talk to each other?

How do you want to be heard by the council?

Big rates hike 'a pain'

“We all know costs go up very quickly, but it changes going down."

Signature move: Alleged building consent forgeries investigated

The Rangitīkei mayor says preliminary conversations indicate cases in his district.

Which suburb has the highest rates increase?

It certainly isn't Springvale or St Johns Hill.

Specialists brought in to help opera house

Work is being carried out in the theatre after a review highlighted safety concerns.