Holiday opening hours for council services and facilities 2024/2025

Meri Kirihimete from Whanganui District Council!
Council customer services at 101 Guyton Street is closed from 12 noon on Tuesday, 24 December until 8.30am on Monday, 6 January 2025.
You can still contact us at any time on 06 349 0001. This number is monitored 24/7.
Our email yourcouncil@whanganui.govt.nz will not be monitored until we reopen on Monday, 6 January. See you in 2025!

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Savings made as council closes Holdings company

Published on 26 March 2024

Whanganui District Council has decided to close down Whanganui District Council Holdings Ltd, after a review of council-controlled organisations (CCOs). Moves to simplify and streamline CCOs will save the council about $380k per year.

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Council plan to improve performance and address rates affordabiliity

Published on 26 October 2023

Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe says, along with councillors, he’s sent a clear message to Whanganui District Council staff that further cost savings and efficiencies – on top of those at the start of his term as Mayor – must be found to address rates affordability in Whanganui

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Whanganui councillors vote to establish Māori wards

Published on 24 October 2023

Whanganui District Council has resolved to establish Māori wards for the 2025 and 2028 local government elections

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Holiday opening hours for council services and facilities 2024/2025

Apply for rates remission

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Council addresses cost pressures with restructure

OAG report assesses council work on climate change

Council tightens spending on insurance

Stained glass window celebrates Whanganui’s diverse communities

Council shows strong support for retaining Māori ward

Favourable credit rating confirmed for Whanganui District Council

New appointments to council CCO committee

Savings made as council closes Holdings company

Council plan to improve performance and address rates affordabiliity

Whanganui councillors vote to establish Māori wards

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