Our offices at 101 Guyton St will be closed for the Easter break from 5pm on Thursday, 2 April, reopening at 8.30am on Tuesday, 7 April.Kerbside recycling scheduled for Good Friday will be collected on Saturday, 4 April.Enjoy the long weekend!
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On display until 26 April 2026
From tomorrow, Friday 3 April 2026, the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (sales on Anzac Day morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Christmas Day) Amendment Act 2025 comes into force
On display until 30 April 2026
Lane closures will be in place on Surrey Road, between Parsons Street and Chester Road, from Monday, 23 February to Thursday, 30 April 2026 (weather dependent), while a new water main is installed as part of the water network improvements programme. Traffic management will be in place
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
05 April 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 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.
07 April 2026
Bede Hanley (oboe), Robert Ashworth (viola), Sarah Watkins (piano)Music from romantic and impressionist eras as well as a new, lyrical work for NZ’s Janet Jennings high light the oboe and viola with piano. Bede Hanley and Robert Ashworth are both principals in the Auckland Philharmonia, and Sarah Watkins is, of course, well known to us all.
Submissions closing on 03 May 2026, 05:00 PM
Whanganui District Council is inviting the community to have their say on the proposed changes to the Keeping of Animals, Poultry and Bees Bylaw
Find out more about our draft Annual Plan 2026/27
Whanganui District Council is reviewing its Dog Control Bylaw and Dog Control Policy, and we want to hear your feedback
Published on 02 April 2026
Whanganui District Council is running a number of open days where a range of materials from 125 Grey Street will be available to the community to inspect for pre-order or purchase
Whanganui District Council is seeking community feedback on its draft Keeping of Animals, Poultry and Bees Bylaw, which is open for consultation from Tuesday, 31 March to Sunday, 3 May 2026.
Published on 01 April 2026
Whanganui District Council has opened applications for its 2026/27 event funding programme, inviting organisers to deliver bold, creative events that energise the district and attract visitors.
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