Whanganui loses millions in potential 'better off' funding
'There was always going to be a risk that it never came through.'
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Ohakune restaurants took $287k Covid cash, now broke
An award-winning "hamburgeria" turned Tapas restaurant and bakery are now in liquidation.
Highway blues: Roading budget blows out by $1.72 million
“The issues we are experiencing here are by no means unique."
Auckland mayor's LGNZ departure 'a bit of a cheap shot'
“It’s Auckland over there, being a bit special, and the rest of New Zealand is separated."
Beam calls it quits on e-scooters for the winter months in Whanganui
The bright purple e-scooters can no longer be used to get around town.
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There was one clear winner in 2022.
Pane in the glass! Council won't fund window project
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Protesters present water bottling petition
Kaitiaki wai filled the Whanganui District Council chamber to present their petition.
'The Tide' is changing how people get around Whanganui
Whanganui's new high frequency bus service is changing habits.
Whanganui community survey results don't meet council targets
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Kauarapaoa Road in Whanganui closed
The council said they would keep community members informed on when it will be repaired.
'Like flying into a warzone': How Whanganui's helping the Cylone Gabrielle relief
Six personnel from the Whanganui Fire Station are assisting Urban Search and Rescue.
More than 40 local businesses attend project briefing for Te Pūwaha
The Te Pūwaha project manager was humbled to see so many parties attend.
Whanganui Mayor launches cyclone relief fund
The fund was set up on Saturday and was already receiving a positive response.
Whanganui council setting up camp for homeless
The facility is an effort to move homeless people from freedom camping sites.
Local Focus: Is Whanganui ready for floods?
Mayor Andrew Tripe and WDC emergency manager Tim Crowe discuss civil defence.
First steps taken toward Whanganui club hub development
Four local clubs have expressed interest in the development of the land.
Contractors called to register interest in Te Pūwaha construction
Invitations to participate in the process will close on February 20.
Rental fight spills to footpath: Fed-up landlord loses it over tenants’ rubbish, unpaid rent
Whanganui neighbours are disgusted at a rubbish pile left on their street.
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Whanganui's changing coastline: How community conversations are guiding climate solutions
Scientist Jim Dahm offers suggestions for saving Whanganui beaches in a changing climate.
Whanganui flooding: Rowing club says worst in three years
The club secretary hopes to begin cleaning up the grounds this Sunday.
Councillors say yes to kerbside collections in Whanganui
Whanganui to get kerbside recycling in 2023 and food waste collection from 2024.
Anzac Parade flood plan: Cost of raising houses would be 'eye-watering'
Flood resilience: Strategy for Whanganui reaches final stage.
Whanganui on world stage at international film festival
Whanganui is on the world stage at an international film festival in France.
Whanganui Holdings aims to 'build back' pilot academy
"Covid impacts could potentially affect things for 12-18 months before stability returns."
'Devastating' dog attack kills at least 80 lambs, many more injured
Cost of shearing and burying adds to financial loss from dog attack on lambs.
'We should be in orange': Whanganui mayor and MP at odds over traffic light system
Whanganui's mayor and MP have differing views on the framework.