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Latest News

More Whanganui residents jump on board public transport

Published on 30 October 2024

Work to improve public transport in Whanganui is reaping results, with residents more likely to use services now than they were two years ago

Council tightens spending on insurance

Published on 25 October 2024

Whanganui District Council continues to rein in spending – this time by tightening up on the cost of insurance.

Nominate a sporting great!

Published on 23 October 2024

Nominations are now open for the Whanganui Sports Hall of Fame, with a new category added this year acknowledging the region’s dedicated sporting administrators

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Public Notices

Annual Dog Control Report 2023/24

On display until 09 November 2024

This is a report on the council's dog control policy and practices for the 2023/24 financial year

Alcohol licensing deadlines - 2024-2025 holiday period

On display until 24 December 2024

The deadlines for alcohol licensing applications have been brought forward over the 2024-2025 Christmas / New Year holiday period to meet legislative requirements

Temporary road restriction - Young Street - 6-15 November 2024

On display until 15 November 2024

One lane of Young Street in Whanganui East will be closed for kerb and footpath renewals for just over a week in November 2024

Plan Change 65 - National Planning Standards

On display until 08 November 2024

Whanganui District Council has approved changes to the Whanganui District Plan to give effect to the National Planning Standards 2019

Proposed road closures - Mainstreet Whanganui Christmas Parade 2024

On display until 09 November 2024

Whanganui District Council proposes to close several roads in the central city for the annual Christmas parade on Saturday, 7 December 2024

Pest control - Rotokawau Virginia Lake - from 16 October 2024

On display until 15 December 2024

Rabbits are being targeted during breeding season because of damage to plants and problems caused by burrowing

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Events

Whanganui Opera Week 2025

05 January 2025

Whanganui Opera Week is proud to present the students of the New Zealand Opera School at various public events in the city culminating in a gala concert at the Royal Whanganui Opera House

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Have Your Say

Local Alcohol Policy survey

Submissions closing on 27 November 2024, 05:00 PM

Whanganui District Council is required to review its Local Alcohol Policy every six years – and before we start, we’re putting out a survey to understand what people in our community would like to see around the sale and supply of alcohol in our district.

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More Whanganui residents jump on board public transport

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Nominate a sporting great!

Public Notices

Annual Dog Control Report 2023/24

Alcohol licensing deadlines - 2024-2025 holiday period

Temporary road restriction - Young Street - 6-15 November 2024

Plan Change 65 - National Planning Standards

Proposed road closures - Mainstreet Whanganui Christmas Parade 2024

Pest control - Rotokawau Virginia Lake - from 16 October 2024

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Whanganui Opera Week 2025

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Local Alcohol Policy survey

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