Proposal to change name of village draws public submissions
Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa New Zealand Geographic Board supports the proposal.
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Bridge too far: Collapsing culvert causes funds reallocation
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Why Whanganui needs a better bus service
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Whanganui man achieves dream to be New Zealand’s fittest
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Road extension facing ‘frustrating’ delays
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Police hunt for more details of Whanganui assault
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Truck crash near Pākaraka
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Protesters slam 'racist rhetoric' of new government policies
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Likely cause of Whanganui recycling centre fire revealed
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Rangitīkei District Council names new chief executive
Kevin Ross is staying on permanently as chief executive.
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How Wanganui Enterprises is bouncing back
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