Prohibited fire season – Whanganui coast and urban area

The Manawatū-Whanganui Coastal Zone has moved to a prohibited fire season from 21 February, until further notice due to warm temperatures, drying winds and a lack of rainfall.
A prohibited fire season means no open-air fires are allowed and all fire permits are suspended.

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Apply for rates remission

For the 2024/25 financial year (starting in July 2024) the council is continuing its rates remission (reduction) that was put in place for the 2023/24 year to assist households affected by a significant increase in rates as a result of the 2022 property revaluations.

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La Fiesta 2025

A celebration of all that’s wonderful about women in our community, La Fiesta, brought to you by the Women’s Network of Whanganui.

2025 represents the sixteenth festival with over 100 activities and events, 55 festival partners and more than 30 venues across Whanganui in 30 days.

Explore art, music, films, workshops, educational talks and lectures, meditation, movement, yoga and a whole heap of fun. It’s a great way to build confidence, get motivated and meet awesome new people.

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When

Past event dates

Saturday, 08 February 2025 | 12:00 AM - Saturday, 08 March 2025 | 11:59 PM

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