Wanganui District Council

Wanganui spreads along the lower reaches of the Whanganui River

A new Visitor Information Centre for Wanganui

Three architectural practices have entered an exciting competition to design a new Visitor Centre. Public feedback on the concepts is invited and the Council will decide on its preferred option in August. More details of the concepts are available on this page.

Council celebrates adoption of
10-Year Plan 2009-2019

The 10-Year Plan 2009-2019 is "a remarkable piece of not just council, but community, unanimity", says Mayor Michael Laws. Read more

Mayor Michael comments on the 10-Year Plan
A unanimous vote
Councillors and staff celebrate

The spelling of Wanganui

Read more... including an independent report (updated 4 June 2009) from eminent historian Diana Beaglehole.

Successful search for soft water
Average household savings $230 per year, every year.

Find out more about the discovery of a soft water source for Wanganui…

Family-friendly Strategy

The Council has adopted a Family-friendly Strategy. The family-friendly philosophy provides the framework and priorities for the 10-Year Plan 2009-2019.
Family-friendly Strategy
Wanganui's future
Council Resolutions

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