Horizons presents options for enhancing Whanganui bus services Published on 01 April 2025 Horizons Regional Council has presented three options for improvements to the Whanganui urban bus network and is asking the community to share their thoughts on them between 31 March and 1 May 2025 Tagged as: , Community
Exciting changes ahead for two council premises Published on 28 March 2025 Whanganui District Council is pleased to announce exciting developments in the pipeline at two council-owned buildings, signalling the start of a new chapter for these premises. Tagged as: , Community
Whanganui celebrates two new Sports Hall of Fame inductees Published on 14 March 2025 The Whanganui Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce the 2025 inductees, celebrating the rich heritage and remarkable achievements of Whanganui's sporting legends. Tagged as: , Community
Citizens’ assembly sign-ups about to hit 300 and counting Published on 07 March 2025 Interest in Whanganui’s first citizens’ assembly is strong, with almost 300 people already registered for it. Tagged as: , Community
Draft agreement available sooner than expected Published on 29 January 2025 The draft relationship agreement between Whanganui Land Settlement Negotiations Trust and Whanganui District Council is now available to view on the council website. Originally the draft document was due to go to the Thursday, 13 February council meeting. Tagged as: , Community
Climate action fund recipients announced Published on 10 January 2025 Whanganui District Council’s Community Climate Action Fund has awarded funding to six community organisations for local climate action initiatives. Tagged as: , Community
Major exterior refresh planned for Whanganui Regional Museum Published on 20 December 2024 One of Whanganui’s significant heritage buildings – the Whanganui Regional Museum – is about to get a major exterior refresh Tagged as: , Community, Museum, Projects
Council welcomes community feedback on options for water services Published on 10 December 2024 Whanganui District Council will consult with the community early in 2025 on its preferred option to jointly deliver water services with neighbours Rangitikei and Ruapehu under the government’s Local Done Well Policy Tagged as: , Community, Wastewater, Water
Mair and Mayor lead community panel kōrero Published on 05 December 2024 Whanganui District Council’s post-Treaty settlement relationship with Hapū and Iwi will be the topic of two panel discussions taking place on Monday, 9 December 2024 at the Whanganui War Memorial Centre. Tagged as: , Community
Council works towards future water services delivery model Published on 28 November 2024 Whanganui District Council is making significant progress in its efforts to navigate the government's Local Water Done Well policy, ensuring the best outcomes for our community Tagged as: , Community, Stormwater, Wastewater, Water