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![Support growing for granting ecosystems legal personhood - NZ researchers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Support growing for granting ecosystems legal personhood - NZ researchers
Many cases around the world are modelled on the Whanganui River legislation.
![Weddings, lavender and pork: Councillors' pecuniary interests](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Weddings, lavender and pork: Councillors' pecuniary interests
Elected members are busy in and out of chambers.
![Vintage Weekend generated record amount in 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Vintage Weekend generated record amount in 2024
Around 5000 out-of-towners came to Whanganui for the event.
![Calls for cycle trail to be fast-tracked](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Calls for cycle trail to be fast-tracked
Construction of the $2.4m project isn’t scheduled until between 2032 and 2034.
![Broken bits and bobs welcome at Whanganui Repair Café](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Broken bits and bobs welcome at Whanganui Repair Café
New volunteer repairers offering services at Whanganui Repair Café
![Whanganui rugby: Rātana building depth in two divisions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Whanganui rugby: Rātana building depth in two divisions
'We don’t look at ourselves as Senior Bs, we’re Premier Reserves.'
![‘Fantastic turnout’ for Anzac Day service](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
‘Fantastic turnout’ for Anzac Day service
'It is a reminder of the fragile nature of life.'
![Whanganui premier rugby: New-look Marist take on Kaierau](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Whanganui premier rugby: New-look Marist take on Kaierau
“Still those nerves in there, but we’re up for the new challenge.”
![Out-of-control burn-off near Bulls](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Out-of-control burn-off near Bulls
The fire was around 600 square metres in size at 10am on Thursday.
![Large crowd gathers for Whanganui's Anzac Day service](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Large crowd gathers for Whanganui's Anzac Day service
The service was 'magnificent', says RNZAF veteran.
!['Creeping costs' at Sarjeant redevelopment](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Creeping costs' at Sarjeant redevelopment
It will be open to the public by the end of this year.
![Māori Battalion descendants lead Whanganui’s Anzac Day parade](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Māori Battalion descendants lead Whanganui’s Anzac Day parade
'A lot of the soldiers that left here were my granduncles and grandfathers.'
![Investigation into cause of Whanganui garage fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Investigation into cause of Whanganui garage fire
'They did locate a small fire which was quickly extinguished.'
![Person seriously injured after car crashes down bank](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Person seriously injured after car crashes down bank
'When we found them, the car had gone down a bank.'
![Whanganui-raised soldier on pilgrimage to Gallipoli](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Whanganui-raised soldier on pilgrimage to Gallipoli
'It will be a humbling and emotional experience.'
![District can 'go it alone' for Three Waters](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
District can 'go it alone' for Three Waters
Regional or sub-regional approaches are also being investigated.
![Tūrangi soldier embarks on pilgrimage to Gallipoli](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Tūrangi soldier embarks on pilgrimage to Gallipoli
Warrant Officer Class 1 Carlo De Negri will pay his respects to a fallen relative.
![Whanganui's Anzac Day service won't be at dawn this year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Whanganui's Anzac Day service won't be at dawn this year
'It’s a lot more comfortable for our veterans.'
![Whanganui's Lanterns on the Awa to be held this Saturday](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Whanganui's Lanterns on the Awa to be held this Saturday
A cultural extravaganza, Lanterns on the Awa will be held in Whanganui this week.
![Rugby therapy: A special session that makes ‘Sense’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Rugby therapy: A special session that makes ‘Sense’
The popular Sense Rugby sessions are being held in Whanganui this week.
![Voices of Gallipoli celebrated at National Army Museum Te Mata Toa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Voices of Gallipoli celebrated at National Army Museum Te Mata Toa
A special civic service will be held in Waiōuru on Anzac Day.
![Pest plant found in Horizons region](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Pest plant found in Horizons region
The plant was thought to have been eradicated from New Zealand.
!["Actual real difference we’re making': Jobs taskforce hits target](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
"Actual real difference we’re making': Jobs taskforce hits target
The rate of Whanganui people not in employment, education, or training is high.
!['We have a responsibility': Petition for Gaza ceasefire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'We have a responsibility': Petition for Gaza ceasefire
'A whole lot of quiet voices speaking at once makes a noise.'
![Risk v reward: New hotel could offset rates](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Risk v reward: New hotel could offset rates
'If it does stack up, we would be fools not to progress it.'
![Cafe owner in standoff with council over lease](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Cafe owner in standoff with council over lease
'I’m going to walk out of here with absolutely nothing.'
![Earthquake-prone buildings a continuing issue for councils](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Earthquake-prone buildings a continuing issue for councils
Changes to remediation deadlines will not solve issues for all councils.
![First-class cricket could be pulling up stumps at world-famous venue](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
First-class cricket could be pulling up stumps at world-famous venue
$16.3 million is needed to replace the earthquake-prone pavilion.
![Lake Alice tower targeted in 'disturbing' vandalism](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Lake Alice tower targeted in 'disturbing' vandalism
'People are treating it like it’s some sort of joke.'