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Whanganui East Pool preparing to open for summer

Published on 15 December 2025

Maintenance work is being carried out at Whanganui East Pool as staff prepare to open it for the summer season.

Whanganui District Council Aquatics Services Manager Lucy Thompson says the team is looking forward to welcoming the community back once final works are complete.

Tagged as: , Pools

Council appoints new chief executive

Published on 12 December 2025

Whanganui District Council has confirmed Doug Tate as its next chief executive.Tate comes to Whanganui from Central Hawkes Bay District Council where he has held the role of chief executive since 2022. Along with his extensive leadership experience in local government, Doug will bring a great mix of strategic capability and fresh thinking, says Mayor Andrew Tripe.

Tagged as: , Council

Let’s Go BikeReady returns to get Whanganui kids confident on bikes

Published on 01 December 2025

Whanganui District Council’s Let’s Go BikeReady programme is once again gearing up to help tamariki and rangatahi gain the skills and confidence they need to ride safely around our district.

Tagged as: , Cycling

Mayor responds to rates cap proposal

Published on 01 December 2025

The government has announced its intention to introduce a rates cap and has begun consultation with stakeholders. Mayor Andrew says the government’s move toward a rates cap has been well signalled, but it's important to understand the wider picture.

Tagged as: , Rates

Council customer services area to get safety upgrade

Published on 27 November 2025

Whanganui District Council’s customer services area will undergo a three-week upgrade from Monday, 1 December to improve access and safety for council staff and the community.

Tagged as: , Council

Plan approval sets stage for future Ruapehu-Whanganui water services

Published on 24 November 2025

The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has formally signed off the joint Water Services Delivery Plan (WSDP) for Ruapehu and Whanganui District Councils under the Government’s Local Water Done Well reforms.

Tagged as: , Community, Stormwater, Wastewater, Water

Help Shape the future of the Whanganui Regional Museum

Published on 24 November 2025

The Whanganui Regional Museum Trust (WRMT) is calling on the community to have their say as part of a major review of the Museum’s constitution, governance and operational arrangements.

Tagged as: , Museum

Mayor Tripe announces Deputy Mayor and updates committees

Published on 19 November 2025

Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe has today announced his appointment of Michael Law as Deputy Mayor and confirmed a refreshed committee structure for elected representatives.

Tagged as: , Council

Pathway confirmed for aviation training in Whanganui

Published on 05 November 2025

New Zealand’s largest flight training school will soon be operating from Whanganui Airport, after reaching an agreement with Whanganui District Council.

Tagged as: , Flight Academy

Whanganui glass artist lands national residency

Published on 05 November 2025

Whanganui’s Te Whare Tūhua o Te Ao, New Zealand Glassworks (NZG) is excited to announce Lewis Batchelar as the 2026 Artist in Residence, marking the fourth year of the Creative New Zealand supported programme

Tagged as: , New Zealand Glassworks

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Whanganui East Pool preparing to open for summer

Council appoints new chief executive

Let’s Go BikeReady returns to get Whanganui kids confident on bikes

Mayor responds to rates cap proposal

Council customer services area to get safety upgrade

Plan approval sets stage for future Ruapehu-Whanganui water services

Help Shape the future of the Whanganui Regional Museum

Mayor Tripe announces Deputy Mayor and updates committees

Pathway confirmed for aviation training in Whanganui

Whanganui glass artist lands national residency

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