Latest from Whanganui District Council

'Crude and limited': Elevator entrance needs upgrade

“We know what we want to achieve - a really suitable and safe entrance."

Trailblazing group pitches $1.72 million idea

The project "ticks a lot of boxes".

Bumpy ride for Ridgway St retailers

“We’ve watched people launch off the speed hump at a great rate of knots."

Plans to prepare rural areas for massive weather events

'Being able to tell people you're okay... that is hugely important.'

160-tonne crane arriving at Somme Parade slip site

Work began on June 26.

Whanganui Mayor given 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'

The group is working on behalf of all councils across the country.

Political parties urged to make rail a priority for Horizons region

An open letter is being sent to all political parties.

Whanganui council seeks feedback on Māori wards

Feedback on the potential wards will be open until midnight, September 8.

Whanganui event to celebrate Puanga and Matariki

The event will celebrate the Māori New Year in Whanganui and the surrounding districts.

Sarjeant's mid-range cost forecast heads north

“We’re well behind programme."

Council caught in Whanganui Airport landing fees squabble

“It’s hard to justify such exorbitant price hikes without good consultation."

Local government review: Whanganui, Rangitīkei mayors react

The report was two years in the making.

Volunteer numbers bounce back

The number of volunteers in Whanganui has bounced back after a lull due to Covid-19.

Housing becoming a struggle for older people, Age Concern says

'We have an ageing population but New Zealand has prepared poorly.'

Temporary repairs made to No.3 Line

On June 1 a small truck rolled after sliding off the road in the rain.

No repairs until summer for 'slippery as hell' road

A motorcyclist in the area said riding over the road in the wet was like being on ice.