'We are not rushing this through by stealth and we are not trying to hide anything.'

'It buys farmers time, it helps local businesses, it’s a win-win for everyone.'

'A lot of great things are happening in town.'

'It is an absolute work of art.'

New building standards add layers, costs; local builders call for streamlined processes.

'If you can keep well and keep your fitness up, why would you stop?'

'We’re ready and we’re firing.'

Every Whanganui suburb had an average property price increase in 2024.

Eight of New Zealand’s 10 warmest years have occurred since 2013.

There were 459 admissions from December 18 to January 7.

'There are a million and one different tricks compared to where we were a few years ago.'

'The moment you go in there mad, you’re going to get eaten up.'

'Let’s buckle up, push on and get some work done.'

Kōwhai Park features heavily, but which chute comes in at number one?

'It’s not just exhibitions, it’s events, performances, talks and family workshops.'

'She always reminded us that our people deserved better'.

'It’s a great project to start the year off.'

The town's main pool was shut following a partial roof collapse.

'It’s a very safe but temporary measure.'

'This place can really lift your spirits.'

'Where we can, lifeguards have started taking photos and reporting them to the police.'

'It has been challenging but it was important to see it through.'

The past year has been 'really tough for people'.

The council cites safety concerns but some airport users are not convinced.

'We will listen to the feedback from the population.'

'It's not about bylaws, it's about educating people.'

Police were called to the Talbot St area on Monday morning.

'The beautiful thing about this event is it’s actually funded by the community.'

It is unclear where homeless occupants will go.

The chief executive says it is in 'the sweet spot' with its manager-to-staff member ratio.

'I've engaged quite constructively with people across the spectrum of views.'

Whanganui District Council has given the centre's trust two other options.

'I’m here not just for myself. I’m here for other shop owners and residents.'

Warning signs have been in place since December 6.

Council officers' preferred option is to do nothing but councillors can still intervene.

'We want to contribute to the community positively, not be a burden.'

There are currently no plans to build additional car parks in the park.

'People are seeing next year as brighter and better'

Insurance has been cut on a number of council assets this year.

The pool was given a reprieve.

'There is a lot going on behind the scenes.'

'I think motorists will throw their hands up in horror.'

Organisers want to make it 'a little bit better' every year.

'It’s really important our community comes along with us.'

'The scale of the work was unlike any other LTP experienced before.'

The 2022 district valuation resulted in a huge jump in land values.

The move 'is not just about cutting costs'.

It is 'a critical bit of infrastructure'.

'He's really flourished and his love for the game is pretty inspirational.'

'People will need to get in quick.'

'We do our best but we are in extremely difficult times.'

The facility has lost a gas sponsorship worth $40,000 in the past year.

'We’ve got our enforcement teams and where we can, we’ll track them down.'

The current cost for the project is $4.5 million.

'There has been huge buy-in across the community, from new entrants to 85-year-olds.'

'We need a minimum ground temperature of 13C to carry out pavement works.'

Mandy Brooke says she has "got so much out of" her 10 years as manager.

It is still making sure kids have Christmas presents this year.

Durie Hill Tower visitors may need to keep an eye out for a firefighter on the stairs.

'This whole recession has to end at some point.'

'They stole the whole get-up except the tie, which I buried with my dad.'

Denise Caltaux says abuse in care is at the core of a lot of the country's social issues.

'Some of these buildings need urgent attention.'

'Having a studio right at our fingertips opens up that creativity.'

'We are not there yet but we’re cautiously optimistic.'

'It’s more than a drink when there’s the connection of whānau.'

Martin Edmond 'kept finding out more and more' as he researched the Sarjeant's history.

'It’s way too close for comfort.'

'He needs time preening to make himself waterproof again.'

'There are enough resources in this world for everyone.'

Two-hour LMS matches 'about levelling the playing field'.

'We’ve already voted with our feet and bums on the seats of The Tide bus. It works.'

'You can’t take risks with this stuff.'

The council revealed the plan last December.

'We actually don't have all the answers, otherwise we would have solved it.'

There are now three girls' representative teams in Whanganui.

'Users often have to walk only a short distance to their nearest virtual stop.'

'It should not be difficult to implement something like this.'