Restricted fire season – Whanganui coast and urban area

The Manawatū-Whanganui Coastal Zone has moved to a restricted fire season until further notice.
A restricted fire season means anyone who wants to light an outdoor fire must apply for a fire permit authorised by Fire and Emergency.

Check before you light a fire here

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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.

More information here

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Initiatives

Major Council-driven initiatives that are currently in progress.

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Safer Whanganui

Safer Whanganui is a coalition of agencies and groups working together to promote community safety and to reduce harm in the Whanganui District.

Town Centre Regeneration Project

Whanganui District Council is committed to regenerating our town centre to add vibrancy and optimise connections between people.

Healthy Streams Whanganui

Healthy Streams Whanganui is a community project led by Whanganui District Council in partnership with local Iwi, Horizons Regional Council, the Department of Conservation, the Ministry for the Environment’s Mahi mō te Taiao / Jobs for Nature programme, charitable trusts including the Whanganui River Enhancement Trust, commercial businesses and landowners