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Mayor Andrew Tripe and WDC emergency manager Tim Crowe discuss civil defence.
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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.
Local Focus: Rob Vinsen on Candidate Camera
Meet Rob Vinsen, running for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Charlotte Melser on Candidate Camera
Meet Charlotte Melser, running for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Josh Chandulal-Mackay on Candidate Camera
Meet Josh Chandulal-Mackay, running for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Hamish McDouall on Candidate Camera
Meet Hamish McDouall, running for mayor of Whanganui.
Local Focus: Michael Law on Candidate Camera
Meet Michael Law who is running for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: James Barron on Candidate Camera
Meet James Barron, who is running for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Helen Craig on Candidate Camera
Helen Craig is running again for Whanganui District Council.
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.
Whanganui on world stage at international film festival
Whanganui is on the world stage at an international film festival in France.
Anzac Parade flood plan: Cost of raising houses would be 'eye-watering'
Flood resilience: Strategy for Whanganui reaches final stage.
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.
Business says expansion could be thwarted by plan change
Whanganui business baffled by industrial rezoning in council plan.
Vaccine mandates for council staff on the table
All councils are undertaking a health and safety review before deciding on mandates.
Praise for Whanganui Multisport Club in cycling success
"The bonus is watching their confidence and self-esteem grow with it."
Homeless move site after safety threats
Long stayers moved from Whanganui homeless hub after threats to safety.
Local Focus: Building an increasingly expensive business
Whanganui builders innovating to tackle supply issues.
Whanganui hub for homeless to continue under level 2
Food, toilets, showers and other support are on offer at the Anzac Pde camping site.
Council boss Fell resigns
'We now have a very effective organisation, which makes me immensely proud.'
'You can't plan on hope': Pilot school awaits Government decision as numbers fall
54 students are enrolled in the school and waiting to come to Whanganui.
Local Focus: From waste to taste
Whanganui Kai Ora action group saves valuable resources. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'You have to have your wits about you': Cyclists say cars not stopping
Police have been told that vehicles are failing to stop for red lights in Glasgow St.
Dublin St Bridge congestion 'depriving Whanganui East'
Mayor says there is no short-term fix.
Deadlock over allowing Indian flight school students into Whanganui
MPs consulted over government exemption needed to let in Indian students
Nothing gets in the way of Ashley Te Weri and her animals
The L5 RAT course at AGC Training played a pivotal role in Ashley Te Weri's career.
Politicians not invited to Ratana Pā this year
Ratana marae committee plans one-day event, for Ratana followers only.
Local Focus: New artistic bus shelter at Castlecliff is just the beginning of plans to improve Whanganui public transport
Surprising art glass connection to Manningtree, England. Made with funding from NZ On Air.