Wanganui District Council Wanganui spreads along the lower reaches of the Whanganui River

Wanganui's new Visitor Information Centre will be sited on the riverfront at 31 Taupo Quay. Details of the Council's decision and the design are available on this page.


Unique partnership between Council and Food Bank

Wanganui District Council and Wanganui Food Bank have joined forces to ensure children and their families have continued access to essential social services. Read more


Southern Entranceway:
Gateway will be best in New Zealand

Encounter sculpture

"We are going to have the best entrance to any city anywhere in New Zealand!"

Read more & view photos


Donations to date: $41,000

Wanganui people have dug deep to contribute to the Council's appeal for donations for the Samoan tsunami relief effort. Read more about how Wanganui is contributing to help Samoa with the aftermath of the disaster, including sending a team to help rebuild the village of Satitoa.

If you missed the street appeal, you can still make a donation through the ANZ Bank A/c 01-0790-0188908-51, or through the Council cashiers.



View presentation to Land Information Minister Hon. Maurice Williamson.

The Council has made a submission to the NZ Geographic Board, on behalf of the Wanganui community, on the spelling of Wanganui. The submission includes an independent report from eminent historian Diana Beaglehole and a letter to the editor of the Wanganui Chronicle regarding the Beaglehole Report.

Submission (PDF, 24KB)
Beaglehole Report (PDF, 62KB)
Letter re Beaglehole Report (PDF, 26KB)

Read more... including a summary of the Beaglehole report and summaries of reports by Bruce Stirling and Che Wilson which formed part of the application by Te Runanga O Tupoho to the NZ Geographic Board to change the spelling.


Weather in Wanganui

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Solar protection
Slip, Slop, Slap and Wrap!
Check the UV index - click on the link above.

Understanding your rates

Local authorities use information on individual properties, contained in the district valuation roll, to set rates. Find out what revaluation means for you.

Wanganui Tourism Portal

Upcoming Events

Pride of Workmanship Awards

Christmas/Rugby Parade

Exhibitions

More events & details ...

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Latest Media Releases

Port safety issue: Public warned to keep away

Christmas/rugby parade will be great entertainment

Major upgrade for Kowhai Park toilets


Public Consultation
Have Your Say!

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Removal of protected tree - Queens Park


Latest Council decisions

Council resolutions - 19 October 2009 (PDF, 26KB)

Wanganui District Council (Prohibition of Gang Insignia) Bylaw 2009 (PDF, 110KB)

Council resolutions - 31 August 2009 (PDF, 40KB)

 


 

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