Council supports work platform with post-settlement entity Published on 14 February 2025 After community engagement, the council has agreed to support a platform of work with the trust that will be established through the forthcoming Whanganui Land Settlement (Takapau Whāriki Trust) Tagged as: , Council
Representation Review 2025 - final determination Published on 27 January 2025 The Local Government Commission (LGC) has issued its final determination on Whanganui’s representation arrangements for the 2025–2028 triennium Tagged as: , Council
Community welcomed to drop-in sessions Published on 15 January 2025 Drop-in sessions held in January will provide an opportunity for people to learn more about the aspirations of the Whanganui Land Settlement. The council and WLSNT look forward to connecting with the community and sharing this kōrero. Tagged as: , Council
Council addresses cost pressures with restructure Published on 27 November 2024 After a consultation process with staff, Whanganui District Council’s chief executive David Langford, has confirmed plans for a restructure at the council. Tagged as: , Council
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. Tagged as: , Council
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. Tagged as: , Council
Stained glass window celebrates Whanganui’s diverse communities Published on 06 September 2024 A new stained glass window celebrating the diverse ethnic communities of Whanganui is now on display in the council chambers. Tagged as: , Council
Council shows strong support for retaining Māori ward Published on 04 September 2024 Whanganui District Council affirmed its decision to establish a Māori ward at a full council meeting on Tuesday, 3 September. Tagged as: , Council
Favourable credit rating confirmed for Whanganui District Council Published on 09 August 2024 Global credit rating agency Standard and Poor’s has confirmed Whanganui District Council’s credit rating will remain unchanged at AA for the long-term and A-1+ for the short-term. Tagged as: , Council
New appointments to council CCO committee Published on 09 May 2024 Whanganui District Council has appointed two independent members to its council-controlled organisations committee after a rigorous selection process. Paul Bayly has been appointed as independent chair and Andrew Turner has been appointed as an independent member. Tagged as: , Council