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Public Notices

Roading programme - March 2026

On display until 31 March 2026

Find the full list of road works happening in the district during March 2026 including reseals, footpaths and more

Notification of mass and speed limits on bridges 2026

On display until 31 December 2026

The following maximum mass and speed limits for heavy motor vehicles and combinations including a heavy motor vehicle apply to district bridges

Whanganui District Council valuation rolls revised

On Display Indefinitely

Quotable Value has revised the valuation rolls for the council with the new notices of valuation to be posted to owners and ratepayers from 11 March 2026

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Events

As one of New Zealand's oldest and most diverse art trails, Artist Open Studios 2026 invites you to discover a vibrant showcase of local talent.
Over two weekends in March, immerse yourself in a captivating exploration of art, featuring established and emerging New Zealand artists. From traditional crafts to cutting-edge contemporary works, there's something to ignite your passion.

Lorene Taurerewa: The Waking World

16 March 2026

Now local to Whanganui, for many years Lorene Taurerewa occupied the same corner table of the Riviera cafe in Brooklyn, New York almost every day – drawing. What emerged was a visual collection of thoughts and feelings – committed to paper in black ink.

Messengers

16 March 2026

Messengers places archival photographs in proximity and conversation with contemporary sculpture and moving image works by four Aotearoa-based artists: Denise Batchelor, Brit Bunkley, Jane Dodd and John Ward Knox.

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Have Your Say

Share your views on life in Whanganui – Community Views 2026

Survey closes 31 May 2026, 5pm

Whanganui District Council invites residents aged 16 and over to take part in the annual Community Views Survey and share their perspectives on council services and facilities, and wellbeing and safety in our district.

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Latest News

Local legends inducted into Whanganui Sports Hall of Fame

Published on 13 March 2026

Simon Dickie, three-time Olympic rowing medallist, and journalist and stalwart of Whanganui Rugby, John ‘JB’ Phillips, are the latest sporting legends to be inducted into the Whanganui Sports Hall of Fame.

Whanganui property values updated in latest rating revaluation

Published on 11 March 2026

Whanganui District property owners will soon receive updated rating valuations in the mail, following the district’s latest three-yearly revaluation.

Whanganui launches New Zealand Festival of Design

Published on 27 February 2026

A new national event celebrating the role of design in shaping life in Aotearoa will launch on 16 October this year. Named the New Zealand Festival of Design and backed by government funding, the 10-day festival will be anchored in Whanganui – Aotearoa's UNESCO City of Design

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