It's one of the most stunning walks in the world, so you can't expect to park right outside the very beginning of the track on a busy weekend.

Plans for a ferry between Whanganui and Port Motueka have been revisited. And pending a feasibility study by the council, could have the Mayor's support. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Whanganui locals went a little quackers on Saturday, in the name of charity. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The Wanganui Chronicle went looking for the last of the suburban butchers and found one in Patea. Hurley's Butchery owned by Grant Hurley.

Whanganui had a net gain of 168 people as a result of permanent and long-term migration in the year to September, according to Statistics New Zealand figures.

PS Waimarie slipped back in the Whanganui River after a survey and paint job. Video by Lewis Gardner.

A half-million dollar lotto ticket has been sold at the Patea Four Square so the Chronicle went to Patea to ask some locals what they would do with the winnings. Video Bevan Conley.

Welcome to the Hunterville Shemozzle, the race that really puts shepherds to the test-icle! Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Wanganui vs Buller, Meads Cup final. at Cooks Gardens.

Blue Light Police Kids from Whanganui Intermediate schools. Video by Stuart Munro

Turakina School pet day. Video by Stuart Munro

Wanganui beat Wairapapa Bush in the Mitre 10 Heartland Championship 58 - 26 at Wanganui's Cooks Garden. Video/Bevan Conley

Police closed Sh4 in Whanganui so forensic could investigate the scene of a hit and run outside the Red Lion pub.

Whanganui mayor Hamish McDouall wants a debate around how local government is funded in the future. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Whanganui mayor Hamish McDouall wants a debate around how local government is funded in the future. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A Government funded feasibility study is looking at the future use of the Whanganui Port. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A Government funded feasibility study is looking at the future use of the Whanganui Port. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

BREAKFAST CHAMPS: Mayor Annette Main presented Castlecliff pupils with a Trustpower award. Video by Stuart Munro

Zest city mission Charity shop - Valuable items dropped off unknowingly? Video by Stuart Munro

Castle house is underway at Turakina Beach Rd. Video by Stuart Munro

Teacher Barbara Lee-Jones returns to Wanganui Girls College. video by Stuart Munro

Marton School children working on anniversary mural, Video by Stuart Munro

Opotiki beekeepers are worried too many hives are now being placed in the region by corporate newcomers, threatening the survival of the pollinating bees required for the local kiwifruit industry. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Newly elected Horowhenua mayor Michael Feyen is promising to include the community in decision making. Made with funding from NZ on Air

Newly elected Horowhenua mayor Michael Feyen is promising to include the community in decision making. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

He started as an outside chance, but Neil Holdom's strong campaign won him the New Plymouth mayoralty by 500 votes. Made with funding from NZ on Air

He started as an outside chance, but Neil Holdom’s strong campaign won him the New Plymouth mayoralty by 500 votes. Made with funding from NZ on Air

Whanganui deputy mayor Hamish McDouall now has the top job. Made with funding for NZ on Air.

Hamish McDouall is Whanganui’s new mayor winning almost 40 per cent of the vote and nearly the twice the number of his nearest rival. Made with funding for NZ on Air.

Annual Food drive for Whanganui City Mission. Video by Stuart Munro