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Te Hononga a Hapori Community Link 26 June 2024

Published on 26 June 2024

Te Hononga a Hapori Community Link is our fortnightly newsletter containing news, information and public notices from Whanganui District Council Te Kaunihera a Rohe o Whanganui

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Submissions about to open on future make-up of council

Published on 25 June 2024

Public submissions are about to open on the future make-up of Whanganui District Council – it is proposed to retain 12 councillors and to keep the Whanganui Rural Community Board.

Tagged as: , Community

Whanganui’s new kerbside recycling service ready to go

Published on 25 June 2024

With just under a week to go until our new kerbside recycling service kicks off, Whanganui District Council and the team at Low Cost Bins are gearing up to begin collections – and sending out a few final reminders on how to recycle correctly.

Tagged as: , Waste Management

Roll-out of earthquake-prone building notices starting

Published on 24 June 2024

As a territorial authority, Whanganui District Council is required to manage earthquake-prone buildings in the Whanganui District under the Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Act 2016. The act identifies three seismic areas throughout New Zealand – high, medium and low – with the Whanganui District categorised as a medium seismic zone

Tagged as: , Building

Whanganui’s rates rise low compared to those around the country

Published on 20 June 2024

Whanganui District Council has calculated its provisional average rates rise after decisions were made on its Long-Term Plan and at 11.2 percent it is lower than the 16 percent current average amongst councils around the country.

Tagged as: , Long Term Plan

Unique artworks celebrate Whanganui in new streetscapes

Published on 18 June 2024

With the final touches being done on the Streets for People projects on Guyton and St Hill streets, the new streetscapes are now filled with artworks celebrating Whanganui’s identity

Tagged as: , Town Centre Regeneration

Council to operate Maria Place recycling centre

Published on 13 June 2024

The Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre Trust, which operates the recycling centre on Maria Place, has decided to wind up the Trust and Whanganui District Council will operate the centre from Monday 24 June.

Tagged as: , Waste Management

Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery reveals opening date

Published on 13 June 2024

Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery announced today that it will open to the public on Saturday 9 November 2024. The newly reimagined art gallery, designed by Warren and Mahoney, is set to be one of the most significant new cultural openings in Aotearoa New Zealand this year.

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Te Hononga a Hapori Community Link 12 June 2024

Published on 12 June 2024