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Latest News

Cooks Gardens track resurfacing to enhance premier sporting facility

Published on 13 November 2024

Whanganui District Council is excited to announce that the resurfacing of the athletics track to reinstate its international certification will begin on Monday, 18 November 2024

OAG report assesses council work on climate change

Published on 08 November 2024

An Office of the Auditor-General report released this week said Whanganui District Council is actively responding to climate change risks and commended the council’s community-led approach to climate resilience, while noting areas for improvement.

Bicycle racks to be disabled on Connect services

Published on 07 November 2024

Bicycle racks will be disabled on Connect public transport services from Saturday 9 November due to the need to clarify a compliance issue
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Public Notices

Mangamahu and Fordell community meeting

On display until 26 November 2024

Mangamahu and Fordell residents are invited to a community meeting on Tuesday 26 November from 5.30pm to 6.30pm at Fordell Hall

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

Friends of the Sarjeant Gallery annual meeting on 27 November

On display until 27 November 2024

Notice is hereby given that the annual general meeting of the Friends of the Sarjeant Gallery Incorporated will be held at 7:30pm on Wednesday 27 November 2024 at the Sarjeant Gallery, Pukenamu Queen’s Park

Durie Hill Elevator and tunnel temporary closure - from 18 November

On display until 29 November 2024

The Durie Hill Elevator and tunnel will be closed on weekdays from Monday, 18 November to Friday, 29 November so phase two of planned drainage improvements can be completed

Cooks Gardens track resurfacing begins 18 November 2024

On display until 24 December 2024

Resurfacing of the Cooks Gardens athletics track will begin on Monday, 18 November 2024 with work expected to take about six weeks

Temporary road restriction - Dublin Street - 18-22 November 2024

On display until 22 November 2024

A section of Dublin Street will be reduced to one lane only and detours will be in place from Monday 18 November to Friday 22 November to allow underground utility assets to be installed for the new courthouse development
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Events

March for Change: White Ribbon Day

22 November 2024

Join the White Ribbon Day March on Friday 22 November at 12pm

Carols by Candlelight - 75th Anniversary

07 December 2024

Enjoy this year's 75th Carols by Candlelight event at 6pm on Saturday 7 December at Rotokawau Virginia Lake

Summer of Art

08 December 2024

Join us to celebrate the opening of Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery with the Summer of Art from 9 Nov - 8 Dec!

Cirque Africa

09 December 2024

Ranging from acrobats to dancers, musicians to contortionists masterfully performing, Cirque Africa is an energetic two-hour spectacle

Taste Whanganui Festival

14 December 2024

A fun day filled with delicious beverages, food and live entertainment! The perfect occasion for an end of year last hoorah!

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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Rubbish and Recycling

We’re introducing a kerbside recycling collection service to urban household areas on 1 July 2024

Long-Term Plan 2024-2034

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