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Latest News

Major exterior refresh planned for Whanganui Regional Museum

Published on 20 December 2024

One of Whanganui’s significant heritage buildings – the Whanganui Regional Museum – is about to get a major exterior refresh

Freedom camping site closed due to safety concerns

Published on 16 December 2024

Due to health and safety concerns, Whanganui District Council is temporarily closing the Anzac Parade freedom camping site.
Current occupants of the site have been asked to remove camping gear, vehicles and personal belongings from the site and the adjacent reserve by Wednesday, 18 December.

Council welcomes community feedback on options for water services

Published on 10 December 2024

Whanganui District Council will consult with the community early in 2025 on its preferred option to jointly deliver water services with neighbours Rangitikei and Ruapehu under the government’s Local Done Well Policy

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Public Notices

Christmas and New Year holiday hours - 2024/2025

On display until 13 January 2025

Opening hours for council services and facilities over the Christmas and New Year holidays 2024/2025

Local services shutdown dates 2024/2025

On display until 10 January 2025

Safer Whanganui and the Whanganui Violence Intervention Network have put together a list to see what local services available in our community over the holiday period

Proposed plan change - Plan Change 63 - Heritage

On display until 09 February 2025

Whanganui District Council hereby gives public notice pursuant to Clause 5 First Schedule of the Act of proposed Plan Changes to the Operative Whanganui District Plan

Holiday deadlines for LIM and property file requests 2024-25

On display until 10 January 2025

Holiday deadlines for LIM and property file requests for the 2024-25 Christmas/New Year holiday period

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Events

Durie Hill Elevator special guided tours

08 January 2025

Durie Hill Elevator will offer special guided tours on selected dates this summer, including during Whanganui Vintage Weekend

Whanganui Vintage Weekend 2025

17 January 2025

A spectacular four-day extravaganza over the Wellington Anniversary Weekend that will transport you to a bygone era filled with vintage charm, classic cars, retro fashion, and nostalgic entertainment

Mainstreet Caboodle

18 January 2025

Vintage vibes galore at Whanganui’s biggest street party!

Creative drop-in session at Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery

22 January 2025

Enjoy a free afternoon drop-in session and make some art in the classroom with our educators. All are welcome in the akomanga on level one

Working together post-settlement: Community Kōrero

23 January 2025

Come along to any of our Community Kōrero sessions for a relaxed chat about the Whanganui Land Settlement aspirations

2025 Downer New Zealand Masters Games

31 January 2025

Experience 10 action-packed days featuring 64 sports and nightly live entertainment at the Games Village, located in the heart of our beautiful city

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Have Your Say

Have your say: Working together post-settlement

Submissions closing on 02 February 2025, 05:00 PM

Whanganui Hapū and Iwi will be completing their Land Settlement with the Crown in early 2025. The post-settlement era provides an opportunity for the council and Whanganui Hapū/Iwi to strengthen their existing relationship and work in an innovative way centred on local needs and solutions, enhancing wellbeing for all.

We want to engage with you and hear your thoughts about these opportunities.

Trade Waste Bylaw review

Submissions closing on 16 February 2025, 05:00 PM

Whanganui District Council’s Trade Waste Bylaw 2018 is due for its legal review. After evaluating the current bylaw we think it’s fit for purpose at this time so as a result, we’re proposing to retain the bylaw with minor updates only.

Community Views Survey

Ongoing consultation

The Community Views Survey asks residents for feedback on council services and facilities as well as about perceptions of the overall quality of life and wellbeing in Whanganui

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Major exterior refresh planned for Whanganui Regional Museum

Freedom camping site closed due to safety concerns

Council welcomes community feedback on options for water services

Public Notices

Christmas and New Year holiday hours - 2024/2025

Local services shutdown dates 2024/2025

Proposed plan change - Plan Change 63 - Heritage

Holiday deadlines for LIM and property file requests 2024-25

Events

Durie Hill Elevator special guided tours

Whanganui Vintage Weekend 2025

Mainstreet Caboodle

Creative drop-in session at Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery

Working together post-settlement: Community Kōrero

2025 Downer New Zealand Masters Games

Have Your Say

Have your say: Working together post-settlement

Trade Waste Bylaw review

Community Views Survey

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Have your say: Working together post-settlement