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

Media Releases

Draft Annual Plan 2010/11 posits 4.5% rates rise - 12/03/2010
Wanganui Gas has $3m Council cash injection - 11/03/2010
Annual planning process balances rates with affordability - 11/03/2010
Mayor presents Food Bank with $10,000 cheque - 9/03/2010
Wondrous, wonderful, winning Wanganui? - 4/03/2010
Letter to Wanganui Chronicle Editor - 'ill-informed, bias and wrong' - 2/03/2010
Letter to Wanganui Chronicle Editor - Cr Vinsen and debt - 1/03/2010
Wanganui Civil Defence monitoring tsunami situation - 28/02/2010
Council promotes ‘For our Kids’ initiative at Children’s Day celebrations - 26/02/2010
Mayor says ‘Chronicle’ out of touch on health - 25/02/2010
Wanganui must retain essential health services - 25/02/2010
Letter to Wanganui Chronicle Editor - Council debt - 24/02/2010
Telecom "fxxx you" scandal: Mayor's response - 19/02/2010
The district health board: the issue is the services - 19/02/2010
Inaugural Wanganui sculpture event to put city on international arts map - 19/02/2010
Focus on community issues - 18/02/2010
Council will address DHB member's concerns - 17/02/2010
Telecom text to complainant: ‘Get fxxked!’ - 17/02/2010
Mayor challenges debt critics: “provide a solution!” - 15/02/2010
Council will have difficult Annual Plan for 2010/11 - 12/02/2010
Wanganui exploring links with China - 11/02/2010
People are our wealth - 11/02/2010
Riverfront redevelopment: Exciting opportunity for Wanganui - 10/02/2010
Speak up, speak out, be heard! New Youth Councillors wanted for Youth Committee - 9/02/2010
Chief Executive explains council finances: It is all a matter of public record - 8/02/2010
Teamwork will ensure future success of NZ Masters Games - 4/02/2010
Hells Angels: Police confirm partnership & cost - 29/01/2010
Letter to the Editor - Fonganui - 29/01/2010
Wanganui District wealthy in culture and heritage - 28/01/2010
Unanimous Council support for Velodrome Events Centre - 28/01/2010
Hells Angels HQ fortifications will come down - 27/01/2010
'Let's educate New Zealand... we're not Fonganui' - 27/01/2010
Campaign required getting media to properly pronounce Wanganui/Whanganui: media jumping gun on naming change - 26/01/2010
2010 a watershed year for local government - 21/01/2010
Mayor welcomes Police support on Hells Angels HQ - 20/01/2010
Councillor Waitai’s response to council visits to gang headquarters - 20/01/2010
Big changes likely for riverfront precinct - 19/01/2010
Mayor to take active role in assisting burglary victims - 18/01/2010
Councillors’ acceptance of gang invite “bizarre and wrong”: Cr Vinsen to face Code of Conduct complaint for misrepresentation - 18/01/2010
Ex-MP name suppression case puts all former MPs under suspicion - 11/01/2010
Huge year in prospect for Council & Wanganui - 8/01/2010
Wanganui Mayor is TV3 Nightline’s ‘Person of the Year’ - 24/12/2009
A Christmas gift from Virginia Lake! - 24/12/2009
Mayor demands action on Virginia Lake water quality - 23/12/2009
Enough civic engagements to rival the Queen's! - 22/12/2009
TV One News decision "wrong and will be resisted" - 18/12/2009
World Rugby Cup: Great chance to leverage off USA hosting - 18/12/2009
Minister rejects NZ Geographic Board decision on naming: “Wanganui will decide its own identity & destiny” - 18/12/2009
Tomorrow will be HUGE for Wanganui! - 17/12/2009
Dog ownership dispute - 17/12/2009
Positive signs ahead for 2010 - 17/12/2009
Council proceeds with amended Port and Harbour Local Bill - 15/12/2009
Vandals "ruining own community with stupidity" - 11/12/2009
Tania McKenzie memorial unveiling for family only - 11/12/2009
Mayor on Trans Tasman sand prospecting off coast - 10/12/2009
Opunake Primary School students to be thanked by Mayor - 10/12/2009
How does council measure up on local, national and global issues? - 10/12/2009
Abbot Street crossing gets official seal of approval - 9/12/2009
Council’s parliamentary Port bill to be “amended and strengthened” - 8/12/2009
Unveiling of permanent memorial to Tania McKenzie - 8/12/2009
Mayor to officially open Somme Parade shared pathway - 7/12/2009
Council's Port safety concerns justified - OSH - 4/12/2009
Latest news from Satitoa - 4/12/2009
Report from Samoa: The devastation of Satitoa - 3/12/2009
Stormwater work creates ‘Loch Ness’ monster at Virginia Lake - 3/12/2009
Thanks to all who contributed to Samoan tsunami appeal - 3/12/2009
Blocking of Land Meat plans "economic sabotage" - 2/12/2009
Council confirms reconstruction team for Samoan tsunami village - 30/11/2009
Big Day Out bus for Wanganui’s young people - 30/11/2009
Council to seek regional support for Events Centre/Velodrome - 27/11/2009
New approach to future promotion of Wanganui - 27/11/2009
Major milestone - soft water onstream - 27/11/2009
Birdlife attacked at Virginia Lake - 27/11/2009
The Wanganui Port: Community Asset or Private Plaything? - 27/11/2009
Come and Picnic in the Park on Saturday, December 5 - 26/11/2009
End of year crazy time for Council - 26/11/2009
Port safety issue: Public warned to keep away - 20/11/2009
Christmas/rugby parade will be great entertainment - 19/11/2009
Major upgrade for Kowhai Park toilets - 17/11/2009
Pity this poor child: Let him be the last - 12/11/2009
Wanganui shows generous spirit with assistance to Samoa - 12/11/2009
No prosecution possible in dog attack case - 10/11/2009
Harawira Scandal: So where’s the Race Relations Commissioner, eh? - 6/11/2009
Strength of Wanganui businesses encouraging - 5/11/2009
Fairfax/Stuff website poll - final results - 2/11/2009
Steelform Wanganui – our district’s heroes! - 2/11/2009
Stuff (Fairfax) website poll on Mayor's comments - 30/10/2009
Mayor says 'Dominion Post' story "inaccurate and misleading" - 30/10/2009
Council's Wanganui port bill tabled in Parliament today - 29/10/2009
New chairman, trustees for Cooks Gardens Trust Board - 29/10/2009
Determining future power needs a challenge - 29/10/2009
Clamping down on anti-social behaviour at Mowhanau - 28/10/2009
‘Boy racer’ bylaw up for discussion - 28/10/2009
20th child murder: How many more? - 28/10/2009
Mayoress Leonie on TV3's Campbell Live - 28/10/2009
Attempted vandalism on Ballance statue - 27/10/2009
Why is the Heartland rugby final not in the Heartland?? - 27/10/2009
Letter to the Editor - Ballance Statue - 26/10/2009
YahooXtra internet poll of 8,000 voters - 25/10/2009
RR Commissioner Joris De Bres must resign – Part 2 - 25/10/2009
Joris De Bres must resign as Race Relations Commissioner - 24/10/2009
Mayor Laws says “Port Company Needs To Tell the Truth” - 26/10/2009
Whanganui River not in good health - 23/10/2009
Busy month for Council - 22/10/2009
Unique in NZ - new long-term partnership between Council & Foodbank - 21/10/2009
Council resolves not to site Maori pare in Council Chambers - 21/10/2009
People power: New pedestrian crossing for Gonville - 21/10/2009
Restored Krupp Gunn will be "best in the world" - 20/10/2009
More Council initiatives to help Samoa - 20/10/2009
2009 Billy Webb Challenge – Participants Announcement - 9/10/2009
John Ballance returns: Premier’s unveiling - 19/10/2009
Government cuts millions from road funds - 19/10/2009
Update from Dr PJ Faumui (Wanganui) in Samoa - 9/10/2009
Update From Dr PJ Faumui (Wanganui) In Samoa - 13/10/2009
Civil Defence Story - Bias or Incompetence? - 13/10/2009
Lives not at risk - 12/10/2009
Civil Defence Comms Review Released - 12/10/2009
Update From Dr PJ Faumui (Wanganui) In Samoa - 8/10/2009
Virginia Lake Restoration Project Update - 8/10/2009
River City Press Column - by Deputy Mayor Dot McKinnon - 8/10/2009
Council votes to boost Samoan Tsunami Assistance - 6/10/2009
Mayoress Wins Body Building Title - 5/10/2009
Agreement heralds new future for Wanganui’s Port - 2/10/2009
River City Press Column - by Deputy Mayor Dot McKinnon - 1/10/2009
UMR Survey on Wanganui/Whanganui Spelling - 1/10/2009
Wanganui Council Initiates Samoa Tsunami Appeal - 30/09/2009
New Visitor Information Centre to be chosen - 29/09/2009
Bodybuilding competition a first for Wanganui: Mayoress Leonie to enter novice figure section - 29/09/2009
River City Press Column, by Deputy Mayor Dot McKinnon - 24/09/2009
Southern Entranceway: Gateway Will Be Best In New Zealand - 22/09/2009
Let the Wanganui people choose - 21/09/2009
Wanganui’s name backed by the rest of New Zealand too! - 21/09/2009
Mayor rejects Sharples' call to "embrace" - 18/09/2009
Transcript of Media Conference, Thursday 17 September 2009 - 18/09/2009
Board's 'H' Decision "Racist And Wrong" - 17/09/2009
Draft Wanganui Visitor Strategy attracts excellent submissions - 17/09/2009
Media conference today on H decision - 17/09/2009
Prime Minister on Wanganui 'H' issue - 16/09/2009
No pay rise for Mayor & Council! - 15/09/2009
Rates rebate scheme up 10% on 2008 - 14/09/2009
Enquiries into dog attack continuing - 10/09/2009
Young professionals wanted for local body elections - 10/09/2009
Council will seek destruction of attack dog - 9/09/2009
Black Power gang "can't be trusted" - 8/09/2009
Mayor welcomes gang patch conviction - 8/09/2009
Kowhai Park benefits from Presbyterian Support Central donation - 8/09/2009
Prime Minister says 'H' decision should be Wanganui's: Mayor welcomes assurance - 7/09/2009
Further strong support for Mayor: "Voice of reason" according to NZ Herald readers - 7/09/2009
Mayor welcomes new citizens to Wanganui - 4/09/2009
Strong support for Mayor on Otaki issue: National polls back Mayor's stance - 4/09/2009
Proof of Wanganui Chronicle bias on Otaki letter story - 4/09/2009
Mayor releases Otaki School letters - 3/09/2009
Wanganui District Councillors are "very hot!" - 3/09/2009
Report of Subcommittee on Gang Insignia Bylaw - 31/08/2009
Cooks Gardens bells ring again – but for how long? - 2/09/2009
Council encourages a range of recycling opportunities - 2/09/2009
Protest against gang insignia ban "damp squib" - 1/09/2009
Mayor to initiate Foodbank support - 1/09/2009
"A triumph for decency and democracy!": Wanganui District Council (Gang Insignia) Act & Bylaw - 1/09/2009
Council passes gang insignia bylaw - 31/08/2009
Gonville Café Library opens for business - 31/08/2009
Australian Glass Award Fantastic - 26/08/2009
Spring brings activity in Wanganui - 27/08/2009
Velodrome/Events Centre: "Far from done deal" - 21/08/2009
Statue unveiling another significant event in Wanganui's history - 20/08/2009
Mayor clarifies Wanganui/iwi issue - 18/08/2009
Aviary celebrates 30th anniversary - 17/08/2009
Sports legends feature in stained glass window: Snell statue unveiling tomorrow - 14/08/2009
Council a leader in BIZ service - 13/08/2009
Submission to MoH on maternity services - 13/08/2009
The Road to Chunuk Bair - World War I diary online - 13/08/2009
Communication and roading priorities flagged with central government - 13/08/2009
Council rejects Osborne criticism - 10/08/2009
Project celebrates heritage and uniqueness - 6/08/2009
Consultation on Chas Poynter Drive to begin - 5/08/2009
Subcommittee recommends gang patch bylaw comes into force - 31/07/2009
Council trialling text system to engage younger residents - 31/07/2009
History in the making - 30/07/2009
Hell's Angels' gang patch objections to be heard - 28/07/2009
Wanganui Mayor welcomes PM's cycleway details: Project will be great boost to our region - 27/07/2009
Kowhai Park road closed - 24/07/2009
Horizons rate increase 6.4% for Wanganui - 23/07/2009
'Positive people' to be rewarded - 23/07/2009
“What will Wanganui pay?" - Horizons still not answering the question - 22/07/2009
$750,000 in funding grants for Council computer initiatives - 22/07/2009
Somme Parade shared pathway construction progressing - 22/07/2009
Statue will be unveiled by Peter Snell at Cooks Gardens - 22/07/2009
Soft water for Wanganui by October - 22/07/2009
Virginia Lake/Rotokawau drainage improvement work to begin - 21/07/2009
Council has zero tolerance to "mindless vandalism" - 17/07/2009
Joint ownership of airport best option for Wanganui - 16/07/2009
Splash Centre maintaining pool temperatures - 15/07/2009
Council agrees to support e-Day 2009 - 14/07/2009
Upgrade of hazardous intersection welcomed - 9/07/2009
Shield challenge: Let's pack the park - 7/07/2009
Council supports Carlton Avenue upgrade - 3/07/2009
Council will continue ownership of pensioner housing - 2/07/2009
Mayor Laws slams Horizons' 6-7% rates increase - 2/07/2009
Visitor Centre concepts: Feedback invited - 2/07/2009
Statistics provide insight into our community - 2/07/2009
Dog in pound after attack in Cornfoot Street - 1/07/2009
Council celebrates adoption of 10-Year Plan - 30/06/2009
Improving heating & insulation in Wanganui homes - 30/06/2009
Mayor Michael comments on 10-Year Plan 2009-2019 - 30/06/2009
DHB deficit monstrous threat to local health - 28/06/2009
New sound for Civil Defence sirens - 26/06/2009
Sharing successes and milestones - 25/06/2009
Ongoing Splash Centre Woes: Apology - 23/06/2009
Council to discuss International Peace Day support - 23/06/2009
"Doggy doo" blitz by Wanganui District Council - 19/06/2009
Exciting times for visitor industry - 18/06/2009
Local sporting stars celebrate NZ Olympic story - 16/06/2009
Rural halls benefit from Council’s 10-Year Plan - 15/06/2009
Design and concept contest for new visitor centre - 12/06/2009
Council reviewing Wicksteed Street footpaths - 12/06/2009
Council working with community on parking solutions - 11/06/2009
The process of planning - 11/06/2009
Mayor Laws backs Hide over rates reform - 10/06/2009
Wanganui in Bloom given additional funding - 10/06/2009
10 year plan passed with one of the lowest rate increases in the country - 8/06/2009
Successful funding bid results in ‘Recycling in Public Places’ - 8/06/2009
Environment Court decision on 86 Ikitara Road - 4/06/2009
Looking on the bright side! - 4/06/2009
Worth's resignation presents Council with quandary - 3/06/2009
Wanganui city closer to achieving soft water - 29/05/2009
Work begins on Somme Parade shared pathway - 28/05/2009
Promoting human rights locally - 28/05/2009
Council makes decision to ban gang insignia from all urban areas of city/district - 24/05/2009
Legal advice: To name Wanganui as 'Wanganui' - Mayor says Council must accept referendum verdict - 24/05/2009
Referendum '09 Results : "Huge turn-out" - 22/05/2009
Canadian rowing team heading to Wanganui - 22/05/2009
61% turn-out for Wanganui Referendum '09 - 19,000 people vote! - 22/05/2009
Riverfront one of Wanganui's greatest assets - 21/05/2009
Wanganui Referendum '09 results released Friday 3.15pm - 21/05/2009
Quarterly report signals rates surplus for 2008/09 - 19/05/2009
Roads & animal control priorities for Wanganui Rural Community Board - 19/05/2009
'The Naming of Wanganui': Historian Diana Beaglehole - New report queries NZ Geographic board assumptions - 18/05/2009
Historian sheds light on naming of 'Wanganui' - 17/05/2009
Mayor urges Wanganui voters to make views known - 14/05/2009
A policy and strategy for everything! - 14/05/2009
War Memorial Hall policy for discussion - 13/05/2009
Successful prosecutions for unconsented building work - 12/05/2009
Mayor welcomes new citizens to Wanganui - 8/05/2009
Image & Promotions Working Party to encourage tourism and relocation to Wanganui - 7/05/2009
"A triumph for decency and democracy!": Parliament passes Wanganui District Council (Gang Insignia) Bill - 6/05/2009
‘National Perceptions of Wanganui’ study released: Wanganui is NZ’s best kept secret & we must change that - 5/05/2009
Local philanthropists adding to social capital - 30/04/2009
VCC Rally 2012 will inject millions into the Wanganui economy - 29/04/2009
Aiming for a healthier and safer community - 23/04/2009
Latest NZ Geographic Board decision "crazy": Implications for Wanganui - 21/04/2009
Parking meter vandalism costing community - 21/04/2009
Collaborative effort essential for success - 16/04/2009
Wanganui i-SITE gives tourists 'freshly baked information' as part of 'Have Your Say' campaign - 15/04/2009
Time to have your say - 9/04/2009
Ikitara Road development: Council investigating legal options - 8/04/2009
Council votes to hold referendum on 'h' issue - 6/04/2009
NZ Geographic Board public consultation slammed as "sham" - 5/04/2009
Youth Committee appointed for 2009 - 3/04/2009
Projects update - 3/04/2009
'H' decision a principle for Deputy Mayor - 2/04/2009
It is Wanganui's name, it is Wanganui's decision - 31/03/2009
NZ Geographic Board decision - "A sad day for Wanganui" - 30/03/2009
Mayor's personal response - "I will fight this!" - 30/03/2009
NZ Geographic Board Decision on spelling of 'Wanganui' - 30/03/2009
Enhancing Wanganui's image - where to start? - 26/03/2009
Letter to the Editor in response to today's unfortunate Wanganui Chronicle editorial - 19/03/2009
Mayor rejects Cr Baker-Hogan's criticism of Draft Plan - 19/03/2009
Territorials a great opportunity for young people - 19/03/2009
Council supports permanent memorial to Tania McKenzie - 17/03/2009
Ten Year Plan outlines major visitor projects - 17/03/2009
Draft 10-Year Plan 2009-2019 released for consultation: Mayor says proposed 4.9% increase "way too high" - 16/03/2009
Plenty to talk about in Wanganui - 12/03/2009
Mayor hails parliamentary vote on anti-gang patch bill - 6/03/2009
Mindless vandalism puts back "H" cause - 6/03/2009
Support essential for local business - now more than ever - 4/03/2009
Meeting with Minister over Wanganui Port - 2/03/2009
Chris Trotter web column - What's in a name - 2/03/2009
Spelling of Wanganui: Maori Language Commission view "irrelevant" - 2/03/2009
Mayor to Parliament over port of Wanganui - 2/03/2009
Reward passes $2,000 for rock thrower(s) - 2/03/2009
Rock thrown through Mayor's home window: $$$ reward offered: "My family won't be intimidated" - 26/02/2009
NZ Geographic Board decision awaited with interest - 26/02/2009
Council votes to retain 'Wanganui' spelling - 24/02/2009
The spelling of Wanganui: Council to discuss official policy - 23/02/2009
Jhia Te Tua sentencing: a bloody lesson - 20/02/2009
Mayor confirms "direct democracy" for Wanganui - 19/02/2009
Councillors "embroiled in information sharing, argument & incredulity" - 19/02/2009
War Memorial Hall foundations to be investigated - 18/02/2009
Historic Durie Hill Elevator given passenger status - 18/02/2009
Gang bill welcomed - Implications for Wanganui - 12/02/2009
Donations to Council's Australian Bushfire Appeal - 12/02/2009
MRI (Tourism) resignation leaves tourism body in tatters - 12/02/2009
The times they are a-changing - 12/02/2009
Heavy rain warning issued for Wanganui - 11/02/2009
Sprinkler ban lifted - 11/02/2009
Wanganui launches Australian Bushfire Appeal - 10/02/2009
New bore on track to join city water supply - 10/02/2009
Water target met despite heat & Masters Games - 9/02/2009
Water use stays under target - 5/02/2009
Masters Games - professionalism, camaraderie & enthusiasm - 5/02/2009
A rocking good day for Wanganui as Johnny Devlin receives Honorary Citizenship - 4/02/2009
Excellent community response on water use - 4/02/2009
Water consumption remains below target - 4/02/2009
Key council resolutions from February meeting - 3/02/2009
Water consumption drops over weekend - 2/02/2009
Mayor to urge councillors to refuse salary increase - 30/01/2009
Mayor praises community's water restraint - 30/01/2009
Council to finalise draft Ten Year Plan 2009-2019: First council in NZ to ask residents to set their rates - 30/01/2009
Water conservation figures pleasing - 29/01/2009
Hemi Takarangi's death signals end of an era - 29/01/2009
Water consumption reducing: Mayor urges residents to keep up good work - 28/01/2009
Wanganui invited to see Johnny Devlin perform in Majestic Square - 28/01/2009
Water supply problem identified and solutions under way - 27/01/2009
Mayor confident of water supply solution - 26/01/2009
Freak bore failure affects water supply: Immediate ban on sprinklers introduced - 23/01/2009
Mayor backs PM on salary freeze for pollies - 22/01/2009
Council support for the local economy in recessionary times - 22/01/2009
Council does not owe David Mack any money - 21/01/2009
Working Party to review Council contracts and tenders process - 20/01/2009
Council spokesmanships 2009 - 20/01/2009
Counting down to 2009 ACC New Zealand Masters Games - 15/01/2009
Court halts rogue developer at 86 Ikitara Road - 14/01/2009
Misspelling of Wanganui will be resisted - 12/01/2009
Injunction sought to stop irresponsible actions at Ikitara Road property - 8/01/2009
Funding threat to Wanganui health services - 7/01/2009
Repair work under way on North Mole - 24/12/2008
Events Centre likely to strike funding snags - 22/12/2008
Events Centre Working Party thanks community for support - 22/12/2008
Residents not aware of Events Centre implications - 19/12/2008
Council seeking urgent meeting with government: Ownership of port has implications for entire country - 19/12/2008
Board member rejects WDHB's bed-sharing advice - 18/12/2008
Looking back at 2008 - 18/12/2008
Mayor welcomes Jhia Te Tua verdicts - 12/12/2008
"Picnic in the Park" a great success for Youth Committee - 11/12/2008
Council meets with Ministers of Local Government today - 10/12/2008
A great week for Wanganui - 11/12/2008
Results of "Referendum 08" - 8/12/2008
Referendum '08 results will be available on Sunday - 5/12/2008
Debt information regularly reported through Finance & Infrastructure Committee - 4/12/2008
Local people encouraged to 'line the river' for the Prospace Bill Webb Centennial Challenge - 3/12/2008
Visitor numbers increase for Library and Art Gallery - 3/12/2008
Award-winning writer to attend Prospace Billy Webb Centennial Challenge Dinner - 1/12/2008
Is a unitary authority a 'goer' for Wanganui? - 27/11/2008
Wanganui's successful search for soft water - 27/11/2008
Big Day Out for Wanganui's young people - 26/11/2008
Referendum '08 voting update - 26/11/2008
Soft water for Wanganui: Major announcement by Mayor on-site tomorrow - 26/11/2008
School 'takeover' of Council - 21/11/2008
Council explores unitary authority options - 21/11/2008
A plea to the new Prime Minister - 20/11/2008
Kevin Ross appointed Council's new Chief Executive - 18/11/2008
Mayor switches on variable speed signs at Mosston School - 18/11/2008
Council's Referendum '08 information accurate - 17/11/2008
Rodney Hide as Minister of Local Government: "Local government will be quaking in its boots" - 17/11/2008
Wanganui to feature on TVNZ on Christmas Day - 13/11/2008
Events Centre flier inaccurate & misleading - 13/11/2008
Politics not for the fainthearted! - 13/11/2008
Mayor challenges Chamber to take leadership role - 12/11/2008
Wanganui Rugby Freedom of the City Parade - Friday, November 14 - 11/11/2008
Election result: big implications for Wanganui - 9/11/2008
Wanganui students second in Young Enterprise national final - 7/11/2008
Wanganui horse racing: industry at its best - 6/11/2008
Mayor says Wanganui food gradings improving - 5/11/2008
Olympic champion rowers in Wanganui rematch at the Billy Webb Centennial Challenge - 31/10/2008
A great week for Wanganui! - 30/10/2008
Wanganui rugby to receive "Freedom of the City" - Council holds first ever 'e-meeting' - 28/10/2008
REFERENDUM ’08: Projects & costings released - 24/10/2008
Kowhai Park Project: "The aim is nothing less than to create the best children's playground in New Zealand" - 21/10/2008
Mayor Hails Final Hosting - Great for Wanganui - 20/10/2008
Kowhai Park Development Launch Tuesday, 21 October - 20/10/2008
Wanganui riverfront wins design award - 18/10/2008
Mayor's message for Annual Report 2007/08 - 17/10/2008
Mayor resigns from 'Vision Wanganui' - 17/10/2008
Antique Road Cyclists "a delight" - 16/10/2008
Economic impact of proposed Events Centre - 16/10/2008
Earthquake Prone Buildings Policy to be reviewed - 15/10/2008
Council debt: Clarification - 13/10/2008
Letter to the Editor: Editorial 13/10/08 - 13/10/2008
Wanganui wins regional airport title - 13/10/2008
Japanese contingent for Masters Games - 13/10/2008
Horizons urged to keep costs down - 12/10/2008
C'mon Wanganui: Let's pack Cooks on Saturday! - 12/10/2008
Debt predictions "will not happen" - 10/10/2008
Council debt - 9/10/2008
Council and business must continue to assist local economy - 9/10/2008
Mayor extends paternity leave - 8/10/2008
Whanganui River affected by 'minor fresh' - 8/10/2008
Local government - deadly or deranged? - 8/10/2008
Grey Power call on 'Referendum '08' firmly rejected - 7/10/2008
Three glass students receive $1000 scholarships - 6/10/2008
Council staff "best in Wanganui" - 3/10/2008
Passing of John Tahuparae - 2/10/2008
Japan - a land of contrasts - 2/10/2008
Splash Centre heating update - 1/10/2008
Baby son for Mayor and Mayoress - 1/10/2008
Acting Mayor welcomes arrest in robbery case - 29/09/2008
Yes, Premier Rann: Gangs are terrorists! - 29/09/2008
Council welcomes new kerbside recycling collection - 25/09/2008
Wanganui delegation to sister city in Japan - 25/09/2008
We cannot afford events centre/velodrome - 25/09/2008
Somme Parade walkway/cycleway "exciting project" - 23/09/2008
Council says no change to pets-&-pensioners policy - 23/09/2008
Celebrating Wanganui's young people - 18/09/2008
Pensioners don't want pets: Council survey - 17/09/2008
Pensioner flats and pets issue: Survey completed - 16/09/2008
Wanganui Mayor backs Goff over outlawing gangs - 15/09/2008
Wanganui rejects Historic Places Trust "porkies" - 14/09/2008
Adventures in futility! - a comic strip - 11/09/2008
Mayor's complaints re Chronicle - 11/09/2008
Exciting concepts lift Councillors' spirits - 11/09/2008
Gaming and gambling objections 'imbecilic' - 10/09/2008
Family-friendly arts a success in Wanganui - 8/09/2008
Mayor welcomes new citizens - 5/09/2008
Council awards $80,000 in community contracts - 5/09/2008
Pets in pensioner flats issue - 4/09/2008
Can you believe this? - 4/09/2008
'Chas Poynter Drive' mooted for airport - 3/09/2008
Virginia Lake pukeko to be relocated - 1/09/2008
Ongoing Splash Centre woes: Council legally warns contractor - 31/08/2008
Wanganui Heartland rugby season off to a great start - 28/08/2008
Council advertises for new Chief Executive - 26/08/2008
Public apology: Splash Centre problems - 26/08/2008
WINC Directors to provide three $1000 scholarships to glass students - 26/08/2008
Part of Virginia Lake walkway closed for safety reasons - 22/08/2008
New Mangamahu bridge a first for New Zealand - 21/08/2008
Working with different personality types - 21/08/2008
Mayor/Savage Club agree terms on sale of building - 19/08/2008
Library options for Referendum '08 - 15/08/2008
Another varied & entertaining journey in the Council's week - 14/08/2008
FORMAL COMPLAINT: Non coverage of Council media releases - 11/08/2008
Wanganui store's liquor licence suspended - 8/08/2008
Pensioner flats & pets: the full story - 7/08/2008
Anti-social behaviour costs Wanganui over $1M a year - 7/08/2008
Wanganui District Councillors care about families - 7/08/2008
Wanganui's riverbank walkway passes high river level test - 5/08/2008
Do gangs have rights? - 3/08/2008
Mayoress' speech to Latch On event - 1/08/2008
Council receives government funding for recycling initiative - 1/08/2008
Wanganui Civil Defence monitoring weekend weather - 1/08/2008
Passing of former councillor Don McGregor - 1/08/2008
Adults a key to positive youth development - 31/07/2008
Mayor slams reporting of gang bill - 31/07/2008
Mayor responds to NZ Herald story on gang bill - 31/07/2008
Roads to Morgan Street carpark closed after severe weather warning - 29/07/2008
Chief executive's resignation: Regretfully accepted - 29/07/2008
Rates newsletter - 29/07/2008
Council Retreat confirms future vision - 28/07/2008
Council dealing with diverse range of issues - 24/07/2008
Wanganui's CCTV system upgrade - 23/07/2008
Council Retreat: Strategy until 2013 - 23/07/2008
Kiwi Street School buildings being demolished - 22/07/2008
Second complaint to Press Council re Chronicle editorial - 17/07/2008
You know it's time for a break... - 17/07/2008
Complaint to NZ Press Council re Wanganui Chronicle editorial - 16/07/2008
Michael Laws discharged without conviction in contempt of court case - 14/07/2008
Gangs: The terrorists in our midst - 11/07/2008
Council approves $140,000 in Impact Fund grants - 11/07/2008
Council workshop on Cycling Strategy and Bad Neighbour By-law - 10/07/2008
Sarjeant Art Gallery to get $800,000 upgrade - 7/07/2008
Review of Durie Hill Elevator proposed new charges - 3/07/2008
Rationalise Health Boards, Not Health Services - 3/07/2008
Council launches new roading alliance for Wanganui - 1/07/2008
Museum Cutbacks for 2008/09 - 1/07/2008
Council Seconds Chief Executive To Wanganui Gas - 1/07/2008
Randhir Dahya Installed As “Senior Councillor” - 30/06/2008
Wanganui Mayor Rejects Leaky Home Bail-Out - 30/06/2008
Deputy Mayor Criticises Horizons - 30/06/2008
Museum Cutbacks “Boards Call” - 27/06/2008
Enough is enough: Outlaw the gangs - 23/06/2008
Mayor welcomes Rob Vinsen's election - 21/06/2008
Horizons to set 21.2% rates increase - 20/06/2008
Funding boost for innovative council youth project - 20/06/2008
Wanganui leading the way with innovative roading alliance - 19/06/2008
Wanganui library joins Aotearoa People's Network - 18/06/2008
Focus on sustainable living in Wanganui - 17/06/2008
Is Wanganui ready for armed Police? - 16/06/2008
Complaint to NZ Press Council of editorial bias at 'Wanganui Chronicle' - 16/06/2008
Civic Launch of 'Landings' - 12/06/2008
Recycling facilities may be established in public places - 12/06/2008
The good, the bad and the ugly! - 12/06/2008
AFFCO & Land Meat pay trade waste charges - 11/06/2008
Council to discuss options for St Mary's Presbytery - 11/06/2008
Council slams Affco/Land Meats as "delinquent": Instructs CEO to take legal action - 6/06/2008
Significant changes made to draft Annual Plan: Anti-social activity affects 2008/09 budget - 6/06/2008
Tourism! - how do we attract more visitors to Wanganui? - 5/06/2008
Chief Executive on debt, Gas and Holdings - 4/06/2008
New contract for Durie Hill Elevator operation - 3/06/2008
Council to set final 2008/09 rates on Thursday - 3/06/2008
Southern entranceway: a vital promotional project - 30/05/2008
Draft Arts Policy aims to help build creative district - 30/05/2008
Mayor welcomes jailing of dog owner - 29/05/2008
Safety concerns lead to replacement of Durie Hill Steps - 29/05/2008
Impressive performances at home and away - 29/05/2008
Concepts for improved entranceway to be unveiled - 28/05/2008
'Wanganui' has its own mana and status - 28/05/2008
Are you prepared for a natural disaster? - 22/05/2008
Comments on anti-social behaviour and Mayor Laws' remarks - 20/05/2008
Phenomenal Response to Mayor’s Comments - 19/05/2008
Plenty of activity in Wanganui - 17/05/2008
Durie Hill Telephone Lines Out - 16/05/2008
Graffiti Vandals Charged & Convicted - 16/05/2008
A recent request under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 - 16/05/2008
Few submissions to Council's draft plan - 13/05/2008
Taggers attack Splash Centre: Mayor says reward worked for Library - now let's get these morons too - 13/05/2008
Any move to add 'h' will be resisted - 12/05/2008
A Plan change requested by Clifftops Development LTD - 8/05/2007
Mayor says Government must intervene in Doctors strike - 6/05/2008
Government costs us $1.8 million - 6/05/2008
Submission to Lower Whanganui River Flood Mitigation Options - 5/05/2008
Wanganui Gas Review Report Released - 1/05/2008
Horizons Don't Understand Flood Issues - 30/04/2008
Gang Insignia Bill - 30/04/2008
Mayor says reward $ will be paid out: Excellent result - 29/04/2008
Splash Centre an Outstanding Success - 29/04/2008
Horizons Flood Plan "unsustainable" - 29/04/2008
Special Meeting: Wanganui Gas Review - 28/04/2008
Crown Solicitor appointment highlight of successful week - 24/04/2008
Woman prosecuted for dumping litter at Gonville Domain - 24/04/2008
Mayor welcomes Minister of Health appointments - 23/04/2008
Council to pursue destruction of dog - 23/04/2008
Residential centre review finds resource consent required - 23/04/2008
Mayor backs junior doctors: DHBs "barking mad" - 23/04/2008
Mayor's speech for official opening of the Splash Centre extension - 18/04/2008
Wanganui anti-gang bill: Great result in Parliament last night - 17/04/2008
Mosston School road danger: Mayor offers solution - 17/04/2008
Debt an important consideration for local government - 17/04/2008
Release of Council's Public Debt Projections to 2012 - 15/04/2008
Strong response to graffiti reward - 15/04/2008
Mayor slams Sharples' gangs message as "appeasing the crims" - 15/04/2008
Vandal attack on Alexander Library - 14/04/2008
Valuation and total rates comparison by suburb - 10/04/2008
Congratulations to UCOL graduates - 10/04/2008
Residential centre proposal to be reviewed - 9/04/2008
Mayor promotes Council power-sharing: Aim to elevate councillor status & responsibility - 6/04/2008
Mayor welcomes new citizens - 4/04/2008
Better traffic flow and parking needed in the Old Town area - 3/04/2008
Maternity Crisis "Greatest Threat" - 1/04/2008
Mayor & Mosston School reps to discuss road safety - 27/03/2008
By-election date set for June - 27/03/2008
Wanganui man prosecuted for illegal plumbing work - 27/03/2008
Big workload for Finance & Infrastructure supercommittee - 27/03/2008
Mayor's response to Memo Musa's resignation - 27/03/2008
Fire restrictions to be reviewed before next fire season - 26/03/2008
Councillors not gagged - 20/03/2008
Dealing with the rumblings - 20/03/2008
Wanganui not planning to introduce residential water meters - 19/03/2008
Busy Wanganui intersection to be made safer for cyclists - 17/03/2008
Wanganui Hospital woes: The big question needs to be faced now - 16/03/2008
Draft Annual Plan preparation a huge process - 13/03/2008
Yet again Wanganui leads the country on rates restraint - 11/03/2008
Airport development will have economic spin-offs for Wanganui - 11/03/2008
Council to hear submissions on graffiti policy - 11/03/2008
Council moves to maximise use of Wanganui waterfront - 11/03/2008
UCOL sports course scholarship recipients announced - 10/03/2008
Accolades for Wanganui - 6/03/2008
Tenders due for Mangamahu bridge replacement - 4/03/2008
New elected representatives sworn in this week - 28/02/2008
Hasil Report "the last straw" - 26/02/2008
Vehicle activated speed sign for Wanganui - 21/02/2008
The long week in politics - 21/02/2008
New direction for District Councillor - 20/02/2008
Council eases water restrictions; softer water to be introduced to supply - 18/02/2008
Remember to vote in the by-election - 14/02/2008
Scholarships on offer for UCOL sports course in Wanganui - 13/02/2008
Time running out to vote in by-election - 12/02/2008
Update on Lucy Laws - 12/02/2008
Wanganui Holdings resignations/Mayor on leave - 11/02/2008
Council to consider 'Super Committees' proposal - 7/02/2008
We need to fight to retain Crown Solicitor in Wanganui - 7/02/2008
Turia's graffiti excuses "bloody ridiculous" - 6/02/2008
Major pipe leak - Wanganui residents urged to conserve water - 4/02/2008
Record building consent values for 2007 year - 1/02/2008
Reducing costs and finding alternative revenue sources - 31/01/2008
Energy Direct NZ working with Council to build customer base - 29/01/2008
The Big Dry continues: water restrictions imposed - 29/01/2008
Coup for under 15s: Fraser, Moa, Goldenhorse concert free - 28/01/2008
Mayor vows action on entranceway - 24/01/2008
Living within our means - 24/01/2008
Early gain in fight to reduce Council spending: Remuneration Authority "do the right thing" - 20/01/2008
Wanganui Holdings dividend & consequences - 18/01/2008
UCOL sports course confirmed for Wanganui - 18/01/2008
Rock on Johnny! - 17/01/2008
Braeburn Steps restored - 16/01/2008
Condolence book for Sir Edmund - 14/01/2008
Sir Edmund Hillary 1919-2008 - 11/01/2008
Manawatu Standard praises Wanganui Mayor - 11/01/2008
Graffiti squad on the job in Wanganui - 10/01/2008
Total fire ban strong possibility for Wanganui District - 9/01/2008
'Dangerous' dog involved in another incident - 9/01/2008
Tough year ahead for Council's finances - 8/01/2008
CBD parking - 4/01/2008
Aerators arrive at wastewater treatment plant - 3/01/2008
Vast improvement at Virginia Lake - 3/01/2008
Promise kept: Virginia Lake "clear by Christmas" - 27/12/2007
2007: a huge year for Council - 20/12/2007
Wanganui District Council presents further submissions to Horizons' Proposed One Plan - 19/12/2007
Huge increase in Wanganui building activity - 18/12/2007
Report on Dog Control Policy and Practices - 18/12/2007
Wanganui Council to investigate Unitary Authority and withdraw from Horizons - 18/12/2007
Algal bloom widespread - 17/12/2007
School athletics champs a huge success - 13/12/2007
Mayor urges DHB to urgently review home help & rest home assessments - 11/12/2007
Lake restoration a priority - 6/12/2007
Dog control statistics - 5/12/2007
District revaluation "imposes challenges" - 5/12/2007
Mayor requires daily project updates - 5/12/2007
Velodrome Events Centre options narrowed down - 3/12/2007
Hearings Committee decision on dangerous dog classification - 29/11/2007
Another great achievement for Wanganui club - 29/11/2007
Mayor says contested by-election "the democractic deal" - 27/11/2007
Mayor says pokie gambling machines "an ideal decision for 2008 referendum" - 27/11/2007
Summer brings good news for Wanganui - 22/11/2007
Review of gambling policy: Mayor says "Let's get rid of pokies" - 21/11/2007
Virginia Lake - can we take the scum off the top? - 20/11/2007
Building a Safe Community in Wanganui - 15/11/2007
IPC offers full scholarship to Wanganui District student - 15/11/2007
New dynamics at Council meeting - 15/11/2007
1000 days to see what we can do - 8/11/2007
Mayor slams DHB chief executive over "loyalty" remarks - 7/11/2007
The new Council - 1/11/2007
Local Government NZ completely wrong on by-election - 31/10/2007
Applications invited for Impact Fund grants - 31/10/2007
Inauguration speech - 29/10/2007
Long-serving councillor Don McGregor resigns - 24/10/2007
Sarjeant Gallery Senior Curator appointed - 23/10/2007
Mayor Laws to nominate Dot McKinnon as deputy - 22/10/2007
Mayor's e-Column - 19/10/2007
Special votes confirm result - certainty welcome - 16/10/2007
Cheap flights promotion for Wanganui - 16/10/2007
Memo: Annette Main... Get over it! - 15/10/2007
Wanganui rugby: You beauties!!!! - 15/10/2007
Wanganui voter turn-out "best in New Zealand" - 15/10/2007
We need to change the way we vote - 15/10/2007
Mayor hails Wanganui rugby result - 8/10/2007
Council ready to assist Norsewear - 5/10/2007
Mayor: 'Get tough on graffiti' - 5/10/2007
'Thank you' to Splash Centre extension workers - 4/10/2007
Airport opening postponed - 3/10/2007
Virginia Lake: We will win - 2/10/2007
Nominations open for Wanganui Sports Hall of Fame - 28/09/2007
New Upokongaro jetty opened today - 28/09/2007
National Heritage Conference to be held in Wanganui - 25/09/2007
Mayor Laws condemns Virginia Lake politicking - 21/09/2007
Mayor oks treatment of algal bloom - 18/09/2007
Mayor's vow: Extend riverfront walkway - 14/09/2007
Wanganui Sports Hall of Fame judges appointed - 14/09/2007
Riverfront development "outstanding value for money" - 13/09/2007
Building activity in Wanganui continues to boom - 11/09/2007
Martin withdraws/apologises for defamatory posting - 10/09/2007
Dot McKinnon new Chair of Masters Games Company - 6/09/2007
Council supports year four of Glass School - 5/09/2007
Mayor opens wastewater treatment plant - 4/09/2007
Speech notes - Mayor Michael Laws - 4/09/2007
Hospital reviews: Now let's fix the problems - 30/08/2007
Mystery shopper gives WINC top marks - 29/08/2007
WINC wins tourism award - 29/08/2007
2007 Rating Inquiry Report: Wanganui well ahead - 28/08/2007
Council hits building consent bottleneck - 23/08/2007
Mayor: Pacific Blue option for Wanganui - 23/08/2007
Another successful litter prosecution for Council - 23/08/2007
Addendum to 'Chas Poynter Drive' - 22/08/2007
Mayor says 'Chas Poynter Drive' appropriate gesture - 22/08/2007
Chas Poynter dies - 20/08/2007
Danny Jonas threat illegal under Bill of Rights Act - 19/08/2007
Green light for Snell statue - 14/08/2007
Northland Flood Relief Appeal raises over $12,000 - 6/08/2007
Auditor-General's report notes Horizons' failure: 19 councils found in error but not Wanganui - 6/08/2007
Wanganui Mayor welcomes Nats' stance on gangs - 5/08/2007
Mosston School aware that Land Transport NZ would not approve variable speed limit - 3/08/2007
Velodrome Events Centre concept design progressing - 3/08/2007
Council approves $126,000 from Impact Fund grants - 2/08/2007
Northland flood relief appeal starts Friday - 31/07/2007
Northland Flood Appeal off to a good start - 27/07/2007
Community House issue: Not all as it appears - 27/07/2007
Hipango Terrace pedestrian access to be restored - 27/07/2007
Mayor: Lack of boys' school holding Wanganui back - 27/07/2007
Decision time on standing for election - 26/07/2007
The Hovey Case: Mayor Laws says complainant "Trying to take everyone down with her" - 24/07/2007
Northland Flood Relief Appeal day postponed until next Friday - 24/07/2007
Mayor supports CE over redundancy personal grievance - 22/07/2007
Board to upgrade Moutoa Gardens/Pakaitore immediately - 20/07/2007
Wanganui Glass School concept progressing well - 19/07/2007
Providing choices for at risk youth - 19/07/2007
Wanganui to launch flood appeal to assist Northland - 17/07/2007
Physical Activity Strategy up and running - 16/07/2007
Climate & flood risks need central government to take the lead - 15/07/2007
Council makes key decisions on 'Heart' project, Council pay & tender policy - 13/07/2007
External funding assists Council projects/programmes - 13/07/2007
Apple tree giveaway a great community concept - 12/07/2007
Planning for New Year's Eve - 6/07/2007
Policies in the spotlight - 6/07/2007
Community Contracts funding round to start soon - 6/07/2007
Final year of Nakamura Scholarship - 6/07/2007
Carlton Avenue trees to be discussed - 5/07/2007
A week of appreciation, entertainment, partying - 5/07/2007
Time to properly commemorate Wanganui's war hero: James Ward VC - 3/07/2007
Mayor refutes McGregor & Arts Trust claims - 28/06/2007
Allegations by Cr McGregor disputed - 28/06/2007
Mayor and Council to formally thank police - 28/06/2007
Reducing Council debt in everyone's interests - 28/06/2007
Wanganui benefits from Creative Communities funding - 27/06/2007
Fiscal Responsibility Policy adopted by Council - 26/06/2007
Potentially surplus reserves identified in parks strategy - 26/06/2007
First meeting of Mayoral/Iwi Taskforce: Children/young people to be the focus of initiatives - 21/06/2007
More funding needed to move forward - 21/06/2007
Mayor Laws proposes "opening the books" three months prior to local elections - 17/06/2007
Recreational theme for Annual Plan - 14/06/2007
Mayor formally thanks Police - 13/06/2007
Providing sporting opportunities for people with a disability - 13/06/2007
Mayor welcomes Jhia arrests: "Keep the pressure on these terrorists" - 13/06/2007
Sports representation – unifying the image - 13/06/2007
Events Centre would be boon for national sporting events - 13/06/2007
2007/08 rates and Council plan finalised today - 11/06/2007
Mayor responds to Iwi concerns (Letter: 20 February 2007) - 11/06/2007
Crucial Council decisions tomorrow: Mayor says let's upgrade family issues - 10/06/2007
Mayor's e-Column - 8/06/2007
The Mayoralty campaign - 7/06/2007
Mayor welcomes Jhia arrests - 5/06/2007
Council survey a ringing endorsement of Mayor and Council - 5/06/2007
D-Day for Council: Elected reps to find out what Wanganui really thinks of them & Council services - 4/06/2007
Wanganui velodrome events centre to move to concept design stage - 31/05/2007
Congratulations to UCOL catering and hospitality students - 31/05/2007
Lack of submissions indicates district content - 30/05/2007
Gang Insignia Bill to go to Parliament - 29/05/2007
Funding boost for innovative council youth project - 29/05/2007
Council inquiry into allegations of improper influence - 29/05/2007
Council to purchase McCahon portrait - 28/05/2007
Cancer Society benefits from broken toe - 25/05/2007
Proposed tram route will need investigation - 24/05/2007
Fonterra payout forecast welcome boost for Wanganui - 24/05/2007
Events centre proposal raises a number of questions - 24/05/2007
Boy racers: the law is adequate - 21/05/2007
Council forecasts year end surplus - 18/05/2007
Ahu Ahu bridge to be closed for public safety - 17/05/2007
'The right land in the right place for the right purpose' - 17/05/2007
No Council decision on participation in Ohakea regional trust - 15/05/2007
Velodrome Events Centre feasibility report to be presented - 15/05/2007
Momentum on gangs must be maintained - 13/05/2007
Wanganui is our home, not the gangs' - 11/05/2007
Mayoral/Iwi taskforce to be formed - 10/05/2007
Puanga celebrations have potential for future - 10/05/2007
Council to co-sponsor "We Love Wanganui" rally - 8/05/2007
New standards for subdivision development and engineering - 8/05/2007
Flood protection responsibility to go to Horizons - 8/05/2007
Future control of Virginia Lake algal bloom to be considered - 8/05/2007
WINC directors informed before public announcement - 7/05/2007
Gangs: Wanganui will not be cowed - 7/05/2007
Toddler death: a sad, appalling tragedy - 6/05/2007
Council formalises WINC's future - 4/05/2007
Wastewater discharge to the Whanganui River - 2/05/2007
Capital projects progressing - 3/05/2007
WDHB resignation unlikely to change things - 2/05/2007
Youth democracy focus for Council and schools - 1/05/2007
Improving quality of life for older people - 1/05/2007
Council to consider Healthy Homes Project - 1/05/2007
Library/Referendum issues up for action - 29/04/2007
Councillor requests urgent action on Library issue - 26/04/2007
Remembering those who went before us - 26/04/2007
Library concerns will be addressed - 26/04/2007
Council seeks feedback from sport and recreation organisations - 24/04/2007
Wastewater discharge to the Whanganui River extended to 28 April 2007 - 23/04/2007
Our people's choice - 19/04/2007
Mayoress appointed chief executive - 17/04/2007
Nominations sought for Wanganui Civic Honours Awards - 16/04/2007
Final results of Referendum '07 - 16/04/2007
Referendum '07 results - 14/04/2007
Mayor says TVNZ cuts bad for provinces - 13/04/2007
Wastewater discharge to the Whanganui River to be extended to 23 April 2007 - 12/04/2007
Representation Commission's decision "over the top" - 12/04/2007
Velodrome events centre concept taking shape - 11/04/2007
Representation Commission findings: "Bizzare, illogical & factually wrong" - 6/04/2007
Mayor says hospital review long overdue - 5/04/2007
Splash Centre extension soon to appear above ground - 5/04/2007
Developments at Ohakea - 5/04/2007
Man convicted of dumping car on Castlecliff Beach - 4/04/2007
Gang offending shows need for patch ban - 3/04/2007
Mayor Michael will dance with broken toe - 1/04/2007
Mayor breaks foot - 30/03/2007
Wanganui "busting with development" - 29/03/2007
Litter prosecution after information received from public - 27/03/2007
Council receives independent MRI presentation - 27/03/2007
Council votes unanimously to restructure WINC - 27/03/2007
Mayor urges 'yes' on soft water referendum - 25/03/2007
Website service - 22/03/2007
AFFCO plan a major coup for Wanganui - 22/03/2007
Lahar update - 19/03/2007
Wastewater to be discharged to Whanganui River from 26 March 2007 - 19/03/2007
Lahar update - 19/03/2007
Lahar update - 19/03/2007
More celebrities sign up for Mayoral Mile - 16/03/2007
Lies, damned lies and statistics! - 15/03/2007
Future management of events on Moutoa Quay - 8/03/2007
Trees and dogs inspire debate - 8/03/2007
Proposal to investigate new location for i-SITE - 7/03/2007
Dog Control Policy to be reviewed - 7/03/2007
Mayor criticises DHB's lack of openness - 7/03/2007
Wanganui keeps rates increase at 1.8% - 5/03/2007
CBD security and pensioner housing survey results - 5/03/2007
Castlecliff Beach grooming - 5/03/2007
Police Association supports Wanganui's Gang Insignia Bill - 5/03/2007
Mayor: "We need more cycle ways" - 4/03/2007
Wanganui Mayor confirmed in TVNZ's hit programme - 'Dancing with the Stars - 1/03/2007
Intensely busy week for Councillors - 1/03/2007
First steps toward New Zealand School of Glass - 28/02/2007
Issues with MRI to go to Auditor-General - 26/02/2007
Mayor questions drink-driving "game" - 27/02/2007
Resignation of Cr Sue Reynolds - 26/02/2007
Focus on Safe Communities - 26/02/2007
MRI brand: It is "invented gibberish" - 23/02/2007
Local government processes - 22/02/2007
MRI: Uwe Kroll must resign now! - 20/02/2007
'A' grade food premises recognised - 20/02/2007
Virginia Lake: update - 19/02/2007
Soft water could save residents up to $280 a year - 19/02/2007
So much Council activity! - 16/02/2007
Tourism MRI has no runs on board - 14/02/2007
Greens transport survey - 14/02/2007
Leaky building issue: Why should Wanganui pay for Auckland's stuff-ups? - 14/02/2007
Mayor proposes a Wanganui School of Sport - 14/02/2007
Weather station on the move - 12/02/2007
Positive response to glass school rescue - 12/02/2007
Council confirms new philosophy - 9/02/2007
Council announces rescue package for glass school - 8/02/2007
Dog attack: Legal loophole allows dog to go free - 8/02/2007
Back to school - 8/02/2007
Information from public assists in litter prosecution - 7/02/2007
Mayor meets UCOL - 5/02/2007
Time for Wanganui to have an education strategy - 4/02/2007
Wanganui's sporting colours in the spotlight - 2/02/2007
Projects to recognise Wanganui's sporting history making progress - 2/02/2007
Mayor asks UCOL for time - 1/02/2007
Leaky homes and other watery themes - 1/02/2007
UCOL glass decision "sad but inevitable" - 1/02/2007
Dog control policies may get more teeth - 26/01/2007
'Swings and roundabouts' for Council's Annual Plan - 26/01/2007
All go for infrastructure projects in Wanganui - 26/01/2007
Council to consider support for Graffiti Control Bill - 26/01/2007
Improvements to Wanganui's CCTV system under way - 26/01/2007
Council working with community organisations - 25/01/2007
Leaky homes decision: Implications - 21/01/2007
Runway resealing contract signed - 19/01/2007
CBD security responses still coming in - 18/01/2007
The year ahead - 18/01/2007
WINC and Council under review - 16/01/2007
Police should not be so defensive - 14/01/2007
Waterfront development begins - 12/01/2007
Security issues in the Avenue a real concern - 12/01/2007
Mayor says flood control is Horizons' job - 12/01/2007
River Road development required - 4/01/2007
Zero tolerance to dog attacks - 4/01/2007
2007: big year ahead for council - 29/12/2006
Boxing Day: we can still do things better - 27/12/2006
Wanganui aviary vandals caught on video - 21/12/2006
The festive season - 21/12/2006
Mayor welcomes airport money: "At last... a Minister who accepts the government's obligations" - 20/12/2006
Council welcomes Police appointment - 18/12/2006
Whanganui River dredging will start next week - 14/12/2006
Plenty of end-of-year business for Council - 14/12/2006
Food premise gradings inaccurate - 13/12/2006
Castlecliff Beach grooming will start now - 13/12/2006
Tree policy on Council's agenda - 13/12/2006
Drive-in toilets a reality in Wanganui - 13/12/2006
Food premise gradings - 13/12/2006
Wanganui's rebranding "extraordinarily cheap" - 12/12/2006
Wanganui man fined for dumping green waste into river - 11/12/2006
Softer water will mean lower power bills - 8/12/2006
Museum/Council relationship under spotlight - 8/12/2006
Council's Annual Report makes great reading - 7/12/2006
2006 Census stats: Serious challenges for Wanganui - 6/12/2006
Second look at tree thinning issue - 3/12/2006
Memo: Mayor to DHB - "Stop scrapping & start finding solutions" - 3/12/2006
Local businessman fined under Building Act 2004 - 1/12/2006
Mayor clarifies tree thinning issue - 1/12/2006
Mayor's e-Column - 1/12/2006
Mayor welcomes new Wanganui branding - 30/11/2006
Tree thinning commencing - 30/11/2006
Winning requires the right attitude and effort - 30/11/2006
Mayor says Minister's visit "a great first step" - 28/11/2006
Wanganui health services under spotlight at Council meeting - 27/11/2006
Mayor to oppose anti-smoking ban - 24/11/2006
Mayor to meet Minister of Health over child health services/issues - 24/11/2006
Wanganui blessed with variety of artistic enterprise - 23/11/2006
Mayor's e-Column - 22/11/2006
Mayor says 'Heart' choice "will define Wanganui for the next generation" - 19/11/2006
Mayor's e-Column - 16/11/2006
Wanganui or Auckland - the decisions won't please everyone - 16/11/2006
Mayor says ratepayers were fully informed - 15/11/2006
Representation Commission - 13/11/2006
Laws confirms: Not contesting 2007 - 13/11/2006
Veterans' Steps re-dedication - 11/11/2006
Splash extension contract let: Work under way - 10/11/2006
Low rates increases partly due to Council's increased efficiencies - 9/11/2006
Annual Report signed off: Auditor's trust in Council restored - 9/11/2006
Funding dilemma for community organisations - 9/11/2006
Ratepayers ultimate beneficiaries of Gas purchase - 2/11/2006
Mayor sceptical about value of rates inquiry - 1/11/2006
Council to push for improved ambulance services in Wanganui - 1/11/2006
Smokefree policy for parks and open spaces to be discussed - 31/10/2006
Fine of $200 for dumping litter - 31/10/2006
Wanganui Gas buy "great for ratepayers" - 30/10/2006
WDCHL buys Wanganui Gas shares - 30/10/2006
Southern entrance to Wanganui "dreadful" - 30/10/2006
Heart of Wanganui: Your city, your future, your choice - 26/10/2006
Let's make Wanganui this country's most active region! - 26/10/2006
Wanganui bursting with life! - 26/10/2006
Wanganui river levels back to normal - 25/10/2006
"We're proud of our boys" - 22/10/2006
The news has been all good for Wanganui - 19/10/2006
Mayor's e-Column - 19/10/2006
Dave Laurence - 17/10/2006
Council supporting Wanganui rugby team in lead-up to Meads Cup final - 16/10/2006
Rugby final great for Wanganui! - 15/10/2006
Combining two sporting achievement concepts to be discussed - 12/10/2006
Another exciting week for Wanganui - 12/10/2006
Mayor's e-Column - 12/10/2006
Heritage buildings protection up for discussion - 9/10/2006
Genesis donates $700,000 towards Splash Centre hydro-slides - 9/10/2006
Rugby final massive for Wanganui & profile - 9/10/2006
Courthouse returned to iwi - 6/10/2006
It's time to be active - 5/10/2006
Heart information campaign: "Most extensive ever" - 4/10/2006
Funding for Wanganui crime prevention initiatives - 3/10/2006
Crime stats "cause for concern" - 2/10/2006
Toll save half Overlander service - 28/09/2006
The 20 (plus) remarkable achievements of this 2004-2007 District Council - 28/09/2006
Heart of Wanganui: Keeping the community informed - 27/09/2006
Riverfront development: The next steps - 27/09/2006
Mayor's e-Column - 25/09/2006
Mayor's aim: 'Soft' water for all of Wanganui - 21/09/2006
Mayor rejects Heart consultation criticism - 21/09/2006
Another eventful week for Council - 21/09/2006
Council flag at half-mast - 20/09/2006
New leadership for Moutoa Gardens Historic Reserve Board - 18/09/2006
Mayor's e-Column - 18/09/2006
Mayor on Tonga: "The facts don't lie" - 15/09/2006
Community Contracts 2006/07 recommendations - 14/09/2006
Council flag policy unchanged - 14/09/2006
Disaster Relief Fund allocates $130,000 to Wanganui - 14/09/2006
'Good news' for the Council - 14/09/2006
Council flag policy - 13/09/2006
Mayor's e-Column - 11/09/2006
Child Health Taskforce holds inaugural meeting - 8/09/2006
Wanganui's lion monument undergoing conservation work - 8/09/2006
Further moves to attract film producers to Wanganui - 7/09/2006
Airport Business Plan to be presented to Council - 7/09/2006
Grow Wanganui! - 7/09/2006
Mayor condemns Medical Council decision: "It has potential to gut provincial health services" - 4/09/2006
Council's support sought for Waitangi Day celebrations - 1/09/2006
Proposal for Wanganui to grow cancer-fighting apples in community orchards - 1/09/2006
NZ Masters Games' village on the move? - 1/09/2006
Sports achievers may receive Council recognition - 1/09/2006
Potential Rugby World Cup role for Wanganui - 1/09/2006
Council statement on Peter Knuth - 31/08/2006
More issues emerging for Council to address - 31/08/2006
Maps now available online - 29/08/2006
Council’s share of storm costs estimated at $1.8M - 29/08/2006
Mayor's e-Column - 28/08/2006
Council decides on future representation - 25/08/2006
Council meets with DHB over taskforce role - 24/08/2006
Bailey Bridge restores access to Mangamahu community - 24/08/2006
'Monty's Surprise' will benefit whole community - 24/08/2006
UCOL to update Council this week - 22/08/2006
Representation Review discussions to continue - 21/08/2006
Official opening of Bailey bridge at Mangamahu - 21/08/2006
Baby daughter for Mayor and Mayoress - 21/08/2006
River Road sealing to go ahead - 18/08/2006
Mayor condemns attempts to overturn referendum decision as anti-democratic - 17/08/2006
Dealing with annoying neighbours and sorting out frustrations - 17/08/2006
Mayor's e-Column - 16/08/2006
Council to underwrite 2006 Boxing Day Concert - 15/08/2006
Council lets swimming pool contract - 15/08/2006
Wanganui wins bid to host international rally - 14/08/2006
Closing date for disaster fund applications extended - 14/08/2006
Child health & maternity crisis: Only community unity will work - 13/08/2006
Civil Defence - situation overview - 11/08/2006
Final stages of wastewater separation project to begin - 10/08/2006
Child health/maternity crisis - 10/08/2006
Civil Defence - situation overview - 10/08/2006
Wanganui's in the news again - 10/08/2006
Civil Defence - situation overview - 9/08/2006
Civil Defence - situation overview - 8/08/2006
Civil Defence - situation overview - 8/08/2006
Mayor transfers duties to deputies - 8/08/2006
Civil Defence - situation overview - 8/08/2006
WiFi service now available at Wanganui's Davis Library - 4/08/2006
Mayor to take paternity leave - 4/08/2006
Mayor to host ceremony to welcome new citizens - 4/08/2006
Councillors must advocate for the community on basic services - 3/08/2006
Strategy Committee to discuss health crisis - 2/08/2006
Council delegation visiting Police HQ today - 1/08/2006
Mayor to take hospital strategy to Council - 31/07/2006
Civil Defence - situation overview - 28/07/2006
New public holiday for Wanganui up for debate - 28/07/2006
$30,000 arts funding not in dispute: The issue is accountability to ratepayers - 28/07/2006
Civil Defence - situation overview - 27/07/2006
Dumping at Mosquito Point costs man $475 - 27/07/2006
Mayor's e-Column - 27/07/2006
Civil Defence - situation overview - 26/07/2006
Wanganui offers choices - 27/07/2006
Civil Defence - roading update - 25/07/2006
Community Contracts process being finalised - 24/07/2006
Civil Defence - situation overview - 24/07/2006
Wanganui leading New Zealand in direct democracy - 24/07/2006
Civil Defence - situation update - 21/07/2006
Civil Defence - situation overview - 21/07/2006
Civil Defence - situation overview - 20/07/2006
Civil Defence - State Highway 3: Whangaehu - 20/07/2006
Brighter future for local families - 20/07/2006
Mayor's e-Column - 20/07/2006
Civil Defence - situation overview - 19/07/2006
Mangamahu access update: Preliminary cost estimates for storm - 19/07/2006
Leadership and future of communities focus of LGA conference - 20/07/2006
Civil Defence - situation overview - 18/07/2006
Prime Minister's comments on local body rates - 17/07/2006
Council closes Tokomaru East Road: Update on Mangamahu bridge - 17/07/2006
Civil Defence - situation overview - 17/07/2006
Civil Defence - situation overview - 16/07/2006
Civil Defence - situation overview - 14/07/2006
Civil Defence - situation update - 14/07/2006
Council approves Wanganui Inc Impact Funding for 2006/07 - 13/07/2006
Civil Defence - situation update - 13/07/2006
Mayor's e-Column - 13/07/2006
Storm catastrophic for Wanganui District - 13/07/2006
Wow! - 12/07/2006
Severe weather warning: Council & Civil Defence monitoring - 12/07/2006
Civil Defence - situation overview - 12/07/2006
Mayor announces Mayoral Relief Fund - 12/07/2006
Civil Defence - situation overview - 11/07/2006
Civil Defence - situation overview - 10/07/2006
Civil Defence - Mangamahu update - 10/07/2006
Civil Defence - situation overview - 10/07/2006
Civil Defence - roading update - 10/07/2006
Urgent council meeting tomorrow: Mayor praises CD, staff, contractors - 9/07/2006
Civil Defence - situation overview - 9/07/2006
Civil Defence - further update on Ngaturi Bridge - 9/07/2006
Civil Defence - Ngaturi Bridge collapse update - 9/07/2006
Civil Defence - situation overview - 9/07/2006
Civil Defence - Ngaturi Bridge - 9/07/2006
Civil Defence - situation overview - 8/07/2006
Ministers to visit Wanganui next week - 8/07/2006
Civil Defence - situation overview - 8/07/2006
Update on Wanganui District roads - 7/07/2006
Ahu Ahu residents isolated - 7/07/2006
Update on Wanganui District roads - 7/07/2006
Civil Defence - situation overview - 7/07/2006
Sewage contamination – Hackett Street/Burton Avenue - 7/07/2006
Mowhanau water supply update - 7/07/2006
Water supply to Kai Iwi and Mowhanau - 6/07/2006
Wanganui affected by bad weather - 6/07/2006
Ahu Ahu Residents - 7/07/2006
Road closures - 7/07/2006
Work under way to protect Rotokawau houses from flood risk - 6/07/2006
Mayor's e-Column - 6/07/2006
More debate to come on "Friends of Sarjeant" proposal - 6/07/2006
Roadworks affecting traffic on St John's Hill - 5/07/2006
Mayor backs maternity concerns - 4/07/2006
Wanganui urban search and rescue team receives national qualification - 3/07/2006
'Chronicle' wrong over rural/community halls - 3/07/2006
Horizons' Audit tagging concerns Council - 30/06/2006
Wastewater treatment plant construction set to start - 29/06/2006
Council signs off 10-Year Plan: 3% rate rise confirmed - 29/06/2006
Mayor welcomes funding for Upokongaro Jetty - 29/06/2006
Wanganui in running to host international vintage car rally - 29/06/2006
Investigations into repairing Anzac Parade walkway continuing - 27/06/2006
Public meeting to discuss "Friends of the Sarjeant" - 26/06/2006
Whingers, whiners and wallies - 26/06/2006
Council seeks further advice on by-law - 23/06/2006
Temporary pedestrian access for Anzac Parade walkway - 22/06/2006
Investigations into Anzac Parade walkway continue - 21/06/2006
Anzac Parade footpath investigations under way - 21/06/2006
Supporting the Sarjeant Gallery - 22/06/2006
Mayor rejects Hovey allegations - 20/06/2006
Wastewater project works estimated at $118.5M - 19/06/2006
Anzac Parade walkway closed - 19/06/2006
Your rates bill: A backgrounder - 19/06/2006
Mayor's Introduction to the 10-Year Plan/LTCCP - 15/06/2006
Mayor welcomes decision on riverfront walkway - 14/06/2006
Private wastewater separations falling behind monthly target - 14/06/2006
Wanganui economy steadily moving ahead - 15/06/2006
Wanganui Anniversary Day worthy of support - 13/06/2006
Mayor: Wanganui Anniversary Day lives! - 13/06/2006
We can't afford to stand still - 12/06/2006
Youth Committee deputy co-chair Kirsti Parkes to represent Wanganui at this year's Aspiring Leaders' Forum - 9/06/2006
Central government policies placing huge costs on council - 9/06/2006
Progress made on rural halls - 9/06/2006
Council welcomes news of world rowing champs - 8/06/2006
Council focusing on overall sports strategy - 8/06/2006
Calling all business owners and managers... - 8/06/2006
Wanganui rate increases lowest in New Zealand - 7/06/2006
Mayor: "We're not happy" - 7/06/2006
Earthquake-Prone Buildings Policy set in concrete! - 7/06/2006
Council settles on 10-Year Plan: 3% rate rise "best in NZ" - 6/06/2006
$6 million contract overrun stuns Council - 6/06/2006
Council finances: The big picture - 5/06/2006
Briefing: Rural and community halls - 2/06/2006
Te Papa exhibition a great opportunity for Wanganui - 1/06/2006
Community Development Committee "needed more than ever" - 30/05/2006
Wanganui: We are the best! - 29/05/2006
Dumping trailer-load of rubbish results in fine for Wanganui man - 25/05/2006
Council not going along with the "doom merchants" - 25/05/2006
Comparatively few submissions for Long-term Council Community Plan - 24/05/2006
Council delegation off to see Prime Minister: Central government costs Wanganui ratepayers $1.3m/year - 23/05/2006
Council postpones Gang Insignia Bylaw meeting - 23/05/2006
Mayor's e-Column - 22/05/2006
Cr Pepperell: a great councillor doing great work - 18/05/2006
Mayor responds to McGregor's concerns - 17/05/2006
Success of events due to volunteers - 18/05/2006
Council announces restructuring - 16/05/2006
Mayor's e-Column - 15/05/2006
Council appoints Press Secretary - 12/05/2006
Council's submission to Horizons' LTCCP - 12/05/2006
Criticism of planning decisions all part of the process - 11/05/2006
Council finances: Putting things right - 10/05/2006
Savage Club aware of halls review - 8/05/2006
Mayor's e-Column - 8/05/2006
Youth Committee elects deputy chairs - 5/05/2006
Civic Honours awarded to three Wanganui citizens - 4/05/2006
Youth radio station proposed for Wanganui - 4/05/2006
Boy racers ask for Council help to take racing off the streets - 4/05/2006
'Dancing in the streets' about Upokongaro jetty decision - 4/05/2006
Horizons "repeatedly slugging the ratepayer" - 2/05/2006
Dog registration and impounding fees up for debate - 2/05/2006
LTNZ approval sought for Victoria Avenue pedestrian crossings - 2/05/2006
Wanganui's young people invited to celebrate Youth Week - 1/05/2006
Heritage buildings not under threat from new earthquake prone buildings policy - 1/05/2006
Council resolves to proceed immediately with Splash Centre extension - 28/04/2006
Council to consider new service for ratepayers: Credit card payments trial - 28/04/2006
Council pursuing debtors - 28/04/2006
Upokongaro jetty underwriting up for debate - 28/04/2006
Sport and Recreation Committee meets for first time next week - 28/04/2006
Remembering those who gave their lives - 27/04/2006
Splash Centre Extension - Friday Council meeting: "Build it now" - 26/04/2006
Mayor's e-Column - 26/04/2006
Great news for Wanganui ratepayers: New rates rebate scheme sweetens the deal - 24/04/2006
Mayor orders inquiry into Taunoka court case - 20/04/2006
Praise for Wanganui from community and visitors - 20/04/2006
Mayor's e-Column - 18/04/2006
LTCCP "bold, visionary and illustrates future direction" - 13/04/2006
Mayor says earthquake policy claims "scaremongering" - 10/04/2006
Rates increase explanation in black and white: Mayor says Vision Wanganui "keeping the faith" - 10/04/2006
Finances mean tough decisions: Wanganui's LTCCP "tough but fair" - 10/04/2006
Wanganui District Council approves Draft LTCCP 2006-2016 - 7/04/2006
Mayor says legal advice OKs gang by-law - 6/04/2006
Time for the public to judge our LTCCP - 6/04/2006
Wanganui woman convicted for dumping household litter - 5/04/2006
Wanganui food worker fined for smoking on food premise - 5/04/2006
Audit Office approves Draft LTCCP - 4/04/2006
Man fined $800 for Wanganui litter convictions - 4/04/2006
Horizons not telling farmers about rate rise - 2/04/2006
Splash: Final decision date set - 31/03/2006
Patch by-law critics are missing the point - 30/03/2006
Mayor's e-Column - 30/03/2006
Creativity - from arts to roading management - 30/03/2006
Horizons' rates "out of control" - 28/03/2006
Wanganui Youth Committee's inaugural meeting next week - 24/03/2006
Japanese students visit Wanganui for annual Sister City exchange - 24/03/2006
Showcasing Wanganui - 23/03/2006
Draft by-law banning gang regalia approved - 23/03/2006
Fantastic News!
$1 million Foundation funding will make Splash Centre extension a reality
- 22/03/2006
Mayor's e-Column - 20/03/2006
The gang issue is ugly - 16/03/2006
No Council unease over gang patches ban - 14/03/2006
Wanganui Anniversary Day - 13/03/2006
Poll overwhelming on proposed gang by-law - 13/03/2006
The Human Rights Commission: "What happens when you cross Monty Python and PC bureaucrats" - 12/03/2006
Council by-law to ban gang regalia in public places - 10/03/2006
Council to consider measures to deal with gang activties - 9/03/2006
Wanganui District Council to grant Freedom of the City to RNZAF Base Ohakea - 8/03/2006
Rates must be kept at affordable level - 9/03/2006
"Wanganui Anniversary Day" concept up for discussion - 7/03/2006
Wanganui East pool springs a major leak - 6/03/2006
'Come to Wanganui' campaign: First ambassadors sign up - 6/03/2006
Amazing response to Wanganui Youth Committee - 3/03/2006
It feels like we're still running the Mayoral Mile! - 2/03/2006
We will not surrender our streets - 2/03/2006
Time to end society's tolerance of gangs - 1/03/2006
Wanganui will not be intimidated: Mayor backs Police action - 28/02/2006
Council must tell the truth & take responsibility for our actions - 26/02/2006
Applications for Wanganui Youth Committee close next week - 24/02/2006
Council likely to cut services and staff - 24/02/2006
Council’s tough stance results in conviction for dumping rubbish in Wanganui street - 23/02/2006
Mayor's e-Column - 23/02/2006
From kava to long-term planning - a diverse week! - 23/02/2006
Water softening: Council likely to take the step - 20/02/2006
Council determined to keep debt levels down - 17/02/2006
Planning for Project Splash progressing - 17/02/2006
Wanganui has a lot to be proud of - 16/02/2006
Mayor rejects Turia allegations - 14/02/2006
By-election/Referendum '06 reaction - 12/02/2006
Amazing scenes in Wanganui at Mayoral Mile - 12/02/2006
Referendum results clear: Council will act - 11/02/2006
Wanganui Mayoral Mile: Finest field in a decade - 9/02/2006
Go Wanganui! A great place to live - 9/02/2006
National icon to attend Mayoral Mile - 8/02/2006
Further proof of Wanganui "boom": Welfare benefits drop, labour harder to find - 7/02/2006
Mayor says "we need a Wanganui Day" - 7/02/2006
Wanganui youth centre set to take off - 3/02/2006
Mayor's speech to Wanganui North Rotary Club on 1 February 2006 - 3/02/2006
Applications invited for Wanganui's first Youth Committee - 2/02/2006
Nominations sought for Wanganui Civic Honours Awards - 2/02/2006
New grading for Wanganui's water supply "exciting news" - 1/02/2006
The Mayoral Mile: Register now - win prizes - 1/02/2006
More Wanganui success stories - 2/02/2006
Time for Council to take up temperature issue - 30/01/2006
Earthquake-prone buildings policy available soon for community comment - 26/01/2006
Council may seek community input on Peter Snell statue - 26/01/2006
River Queen world premiere: "This is Wanganui's time to shine" - 24/01/2006
River Queen premiere draws media to Wanganui - 20/01/2006
Community invited to discuss Referendum '06 - 20/01/2006
Gonville Town Hall closed for safety reasons - 19/01/2006
Bird 'flu hysteria: The asteroid with feathers - 19/01/2006
River Queen premiere to be a spectacular event - 19/01/2006
Wanganui man convicted for dumping household rubbish on public property - 17/01/2006
Wanganui Sports Hall of Fame: Mayoral Taskforce to be established this week - 16/01/2006
Brits give lead on bad neighbour by-law - 13/01/2006
Castlecliff market article "not entirely accurate" - 12/01/2006
Wanganui life expectancy second lowest - 10/01/2006
Anderson's comments "bizarre": Mayor offers pre-election briefings - 9/01/2006
Philippa Baker-Hogan's challenge: "She's right - we must do more for health" - 8/01/2006
2006 will be a challenging year - 6/01/2006
New Gas chairman spells it out - 23/12/2005
Any decision on Wanganui Gas belongs to Wanganui people - 23/12/2005
Mayor Michael "Person of the Year" - 22/12/2005
No let-up for Council business - 22/12/2005
Mayor praises by-election candidates - 20/12/2005
Wanganui Mayoral Mile: Trade mark registration another step forward - 20/12/2005
Rubbish dumping on Whanganui River bank results in conviction - 20/12/2005
There are no free lunches! - 19/12/2005
Bad weather may cost - 15/12/2005
Mayor's e-Column - 15/12/2005
Tension over Heart and cultural projects unnecessary - 15/12/2005
Wanganui's water system should be back to normal by Sunday - 14/12/2005
Bore supply and weather a double challenge for Wanganui - 13/12/2005
Mayor's foregone salary: Where did it go in 2004/05? - 13/12/2005
Alexander gallery "every chance" of being chosen - 13/12/2005
Mayor to sponsor bridge to bridge river swim - 9/12/2005
Heart project progresses as a result of Auckland talks - 8/12/2005
Wanganui District Maori Committee to be established - 8/12/2005
Mayor's e-Column - 8/12/2005
We have a lot to talk about! - 8/12/2005
Cultural precinct reorganised - 7/12/2005
Gathering support for Wanganui's Sarjeant - 5/12/2005
Wanganui leading the way in local democracy - 5/12/2005
Council to consider developing Wanganui litter strategy - 2/12/2005
River Queen premiere event: Gala screening tickets on sale next week - 2/12/2005
Next phase of 'Heart' project under way - 2/12/2005
Mayor's e-Column - 1/12/2005
A summer full of activity - 1/12/2005
Infrastructure Committee considers Wastewater Project - 29/11/2005
Next phase of 'Heart' project to commence: Options to be made public in New Year - 28/11/2005
Wanganui hosts another major event: UIM World Jetsprinting Championship - 24/11/2005
New South Island flights welcome - 24/11/2005
Mayor's e-Column - 24/11/2005
MBA for Deputy Mayor - 22/11/2005
New appointments to Wanganui boards: Mayor lauds pro-Wanganui policy - 18/11/2005
Mayor's e-Column - 17/11/2005
The lighter side of Council - 10/11/2005
Remembering our past and celebrating Wanganui's achievers - 17/11/2005
Wanganui East pool: Use it, don't lose it, says councillor - 15/11/2005
Refurbishment of Council Chambers: Under budget & now open for view - 14/11/2005
Leading business weekly NBR praises "Wanganui revolution" - 14/11/2005
Mayor's keynote speech to the Federated Farmers' Conference at the James Cook Hotel, Wellington - 10/11/2005
Mayor's e-Column - 10/11/2005
Mayor says Council needs to concentrate - 8/11/2005
Promotional initiatives for Wanganui - 1/11/2005
Mayors e-Column - 1/11/2005
Mayor says Trashing of Wanganui must stop - 1/11/2005
Mayor thanks Virginia Lake volunteers - 28/10/2005
Vision banner stays - 27/10/2005
Retreat identifies issues, priorities - 17/10/2005
Punching above our weight - 13/10/2005
Council "discovers" $3M of debtors - 10/10/2005
Wanganui rugby can take a bow! - 10/10/2005
Bouquets for community leaders, brickbats for bad neighbours - 5/10/2005
Heritage building issues under the spotlight - 29/09/2005
New citizens enrich Wanganui's diversity - 29/09/2005
Green light for River Queen premiere - 27/09/2005
The 'h' debate is far from over - 23/09/2005
Ceremony to welcome new citizens - 23/09/2005
Mayor welcomes new Whanganui MP - 23/09/2005
Mayor says must be public mandate to change Wanganui's name - 22/09/2005
Politics, personalities and premieres! - 21/09/2005
Wanganui owner hands in sheep attack dog despite exceptional circumstances - 16/09/2005
Wanganui on the move: Ucol campus has potential to rescue Old Town - 16/09/2005
Recruiting a CEO - 14/09/2005
Splash extension on track: Pathway decided - 13/09/2005
Big choices for Wanganui in new year: "Let the debate begin!" - 13/09/2005
Chief Executive appointed to Wanganui Inc - 13/09/2005
Council wants to help food premises to improve grades - 12/09/2005
Mayor to play prominent role on election night - 12/09/2005
Council appoints new CEO and deputy - 9/09/2005
Wanganui - this is your chance! - 8/09/2005
River Queen Premiere – put it in your diary! - 8/09/2005
Mayor to star in new TV show - 5/09/2005
Mayor urges arts community to recognise reality - 5/09/2005
Action-packed week for Council activities - 31/08/2005
River Queen premiere: "It will be our party" - 31/08/2005
Wanganui has chance to shine this summer! - 31/08/2005
National elections just not exciting - 25/08/2005
Mayor Laws: "Time to reduce councillor numbers" - 22/08/2005
From family talent to family treasures - 17/08/2005
Vandals target Wanganui peace sculpture - 16/08/2005
"Let the 'h' debate begin" - 12/08/2005
Welcome to the big investors in Wanganui - 10/08/2005
Council and UCOL work together - 8/08/2005
Graeme Taylor new Halberg Trust CEO - 8/08/2005
Enhancing our regional tourism potential - 4/08/2005
Regional tourism initiative launched today - 4/08/2005
Mayor says PoW claims - 3/08/2005
Potential windfall of $1.4M for Wanganui Airport - 3/08/2005
Westgate letter: "the last nail for PoW" - 2/08/2005
Council and building trade to work together on compliance issues - 29/07/2005
Mayor's message to community meetings - 28/07/2005
Wanganui taking the lead in local government - 27/07/2005
Mayor dismisses Port "fantasy" - 25/07/2005
Wanganui Inc gets off the mark - 25/07/2005
Wanganui reps at Local Government conference - 25/07/2005
First meeting for Wanganui Inc - 21/07/2005
River Queen figures corrected - 21/07/2005
We have so much - but we need more! - 20/07/2005
Mayor says MP needs to get facts right - 19/07/2005
Wanganui subject to tyranny of 2001 Census - 14/07/2005
Promoting and developing our district and region - 13/07/2005
Wanganui continues to lead NZ in house price increases - 12/07/2005
Working to make the region a leading tourism destination - 11/07/2005
Council's independent audit cost $44,000 - 8/07/2005
Council reinforces commitment to youth - 8/07/2005
Council appoints new Financial Controller - 7/07/2005
What a week! - 6/07/2005
Wanganui restaurant owner prosecuted for food hygiene offences - 5/07/2005
Wanganui leads the country! A nil rates rise for 2005/06 - 30/06/2005
We've had a huge week! - 29/06/2005
Code of Conduct - Investigation into alleged breaches of the Code - 27/06/2005
Council keen to prosecute 'boy racers' - 23/06/2005
Wanganui to host Community Boards' Forum - 22/06/2005
Council committee structure to be revamped - 21/06/2005
Council upgrades 'doggie doo' bins - 21/06/2005
Mayor unanimously appointed to Wanganui Inc - 21/06/2005
Talk about a no-win situation - 15/06/2005
No blunder: Council pushing for River Queen premiere - 15/06/2005
Council delighted with litter prosecutions - 14/06/2005
All roads lead to Springvale Park - 8/06/2005
Directors for Wanganui Inc and MRI named - 7/06/2005
Splash extension vote may prove sports catalyst - 7/06/2005
Referendum results - 3/06/2005
Referendum results tomorrow: 54.2 percent turn-out – over 16,000 votes cast - 2/06/2005
Council welcomes news of Whanganui River Road funding - 31/05/2005
Code of Conduct investigation postponed - 30/05/2005
Proposed Parking Charges: The Facts - 27/05/2005
Wanganui Referendum '05: Last days to vote - 27/05/2005
Retailers have no-one to blame but themselves, says Mayor - 26/05/2005
Deputy Mayor says parking reaction over-dramatised - 26/05/2005
Farewell to a master in the art of living - 25/05/2005
Last chance to sign petition for more Wanganui District Police - 25/05/2005
Code of Conduct investigation: next steps - 24/05/2005
Police petition tops 10,000 target - 20/05/2005
Code of Conduction investigation being properly managed - 19/05/2005
Code of Conduct inquiry: the facts - 19/05/2005
Councillors busy at many Wanganui events - 18/05/2005
Wanganui District Council appoints new Chief Financial Officer - 17/05/2005
Cooks Gardens' finances: the facts - 17/05/2005
Council takes issue with Cooks Gardens Trust Board - 13/05/2005
Taupo Quay Marina cost blow-out - 12/05/2005
Council rejects Cooks Gardens Trust Board's referendum assertions - 11/05/2005
Absolutely stunning response so far to referendum - 11/05/2005
Bushy Park project an achievement for tourism and environmentalism - 11/05/2005
Draft Annual Plan Summary to everyone - 10/05/2005
Local government needs solutions to funding issues - 5/05/2005
Wanganui District Council congratulates Police on prompt response - 2/05/2005
Community Contracts' funding "not slashed" - 2/05/2005
Community Contracts' recommendations - 29/04/2005
Wanganui stormwater separation milestone reached - 28/04/2005
Better management and governance to be encouraged - 27/04/2005
Mayor to urge Council to reject pay increase - 26/04/2005
Code of Conduct deliberations to resume - 25/04/2005
Our aim for youth - earning or learning - 22/04/2005
Mayor pleased at response to 'opening of the books' - 20/04/2005
Mayor urges public to attend 'opening of books' - 18/04/2005
Mayor says costs of Mayoral office reduced - 14/04/2005
Reflections of a first-time Councillor - 13/04/2005
Tough week ahead for Council: Update on internal audit reports - 11/04/2005
New policy on Official Information - 7/04/2005
Baptism by fire - 6/04/2005
Cooks Gardens issues up for more debate - 1/04/2005
Mayor says claims easily disproven - 1/04/2005
Code of Conduct Investigation - 1/04/2005
Focussing on Wanganui's strengths - 1/04/2005
Wanted! Quality local business people - 29/03/2005
Dementia care tip of health iceberg: Health Board must speak up too - 29/03/2005
Community Contracts meeting postponed - 24/03/2005
New Council "opens the books" - 24/03/2005
Tough decisions ahead - 21/03/2005
Just do it! - 16/03/2005
We'll have to watch Horizons - 14/03/2005
Postponement of Code hearing - 14/03/2005
Council defers Code of Conduct hearing - 11/03/2005
Regional issues - and Wanganui successes! - 10/03/2005
Community Contracts applications close March 10 - 7/03/2005
Building a national image - 7/03/2005
Castlecliff Beach upgrade back on track - 4/03/2005
Port of Wanganui saga: Update - 3/03/2005
Meetings, meetings, meetings! - 1/03/2005
Wanganui youth gatherings produce awesome ideas - 28/02/2005
Promise kept: Rates to fall - 28/02/2005
Sarjeant art collection belongs to Wanganui - not the Government - 24/02/2005
Council communications executive appointed - 24/02/2005
A week of highlights - 23/02/2005
Wanganui District Council welcomes news of arrest - 22/02/2005
Wanganui's water: Important enough for its own question - 21/02/2005
When the cat's away - 21/02/2005
Mayor's book made into TV doco - 18/02/2005
Aerosol art programme kicks off next week - 18/02/2005
'Consumer' magazine article: Mayor Laws says it confirms need for urgent change - 17/02/2005
Young people to plan Youth Council formation - 17/02/2005
Mayor Michael returns from Tonga - 16/02/2005
Whanganui exhibition at Te Papa a huge success - 16/02/2005
Light at the end of the tunnel for rates! - 14/02/2005
Community Contracts closing date likely to be extended - 11/02/2005
Police petition off to a flying start - 11/02/2005
Putting Wanganui on the map - 8/02/2005
CEO Colin Whitlock to retire: Mayor hails "extraordinary service" - 7/02/2005
Getting old, getting active - 7/02/2005
Mayor to Tonga for TV programme - 4/02/2005
Mayor responds to 'Wanganui Chronicle' editorial/comment - 3/02/2005
Water fluoridation - 2/02/2005
Soft water? Wanganui to decide - 31/01/2005
Water, love and television - 31/01/2005
Accolade for Bason Botanic Gardens - 28/01/2005
Economic summit of change - 28/01/2005
Focus, Passion, Application - 28/01/2005
Young people to discuss establishment of Youth Council - 27/01/2005
Volunteers wanted for aerosol art programme - 26/01/2005
Council gets further logging injunction: Minister agrees to 50/50 share of costs - 26/01/2005
January Town Hall Meeting - 26/01/2005
The Auckland $1 million: Conversation & letters confirm it was never there - 25/01/2005
Reclaiming Wanganui's Spirit - 25/01/2005
Swastika/Sarjeant controversy: "Not Council's role to censor" - 25/01/2005
Logging removal betrayal of faith - 20/01/2005
Marketing Wanganui - 17/01/2005
Logging agreement a huge saving to Wanganui ratepayers - 13/01/2005
Rimu investigation discloses breach - 12/01/2005
Inquiry into Wanganui election - 6/01/2005
Wanganui donates $20,000 to tsunami relief fund - 30/12/2004
Mayor agrees: Castlecliff Beach "a mess" & so too our footpaths & riverbanks - 29/12/2004
Rimu logging assessment under way - 24/12/2004
Central city liquor ban - 23/12/2004
Urban road safety strategy for Gonville/Castlecliff - 22/12/2004
Wanganui is riding high - 22/12/2004
Holding Company proposals give food for thought - 21/12/2004
A daughter for Mayor & Mayoress - 20/12/2004
Council unanimous on nil rates increase - 20/12/2004
The 'Heart' Project – a real solution - 20/12/2004
Funding received for Whanganui River Road upgrade - 17/12/2004
Building consent numbers rocket - 16/12/2004
Meeting the public - 16/12/2004
Forestry consultant to assess rimu logging - 14/12/2004
Survey of pensioner housing tenants under way - 13/12/2004
The Vision: Wanganui as Events City - 13/12/2004
Council will lobby on Police - 13/12/2004
Protestors' actions hurting Sarjeant's chances - 10/12/2004
Council will apply the law - 7/12/2004
The dark art of lobbying - 6/12/2004
Council will take action over logging - 6/12/2004
Valuations won't affect nil rates vow - 6/12/2004
Revaluations positive for Wanganui - 2/12/2004
New democracy initiative: Town Hall meetings to start in December - 30/11/2004
Sarjeant extension: People will decide - 30/11/2004
Youth matters for consideration at Community Committee meeting - 29/11/2004
Laws vows: No rates increase - 29/11/2004
Forestry gloom won't hold us back - 29/11/2004
Bread or the Circus - 29/11/2004
We have more important issues than the Sarjeant Extension - 29/11/2004
Warp Factor Seven, Scotty - 29/11/2004
Mayor Laws' address to the Wanganui School of Design Graduation Ceremony - 29/11/2004
A horror inheritance: Council's forestry investments - 26/11/2004
Sarjeant saga: And now we can move on - 25/11/2004
Dog Registration Blitz and Menacing Dogs - 23/11/2004
Crucial youth meeting identifies key issues - 21/11/2004
Mayor rejects Tizard's intervention: Ratepayers will make the choice, not government - 21/11/2004
Speed limits under scrutiny - 19/11/2004
New approach to economic development to be investigated - 19/11/2004
Youth summit being planned: First meeting is Friday - 18/11/2004
Time to 'liberate' Sarjeant art - 17/11/2004
Economic development summit planned for February - 16/11/2004
Extraordinary Council meeting concludes - 16/11/2004
Council seeks public help to stop plant thefts - 12/11/2004
Water pressure in Central City and Putiki - 12/11/2004
Extraordinary Council meeting adjourned - 11/11/2004
Council welcomes donation to Splash Centre - 10/11/2004
$7 million "hole" in Council coffers - 9/11/2004
Community Awards deadline extended - 3/11/2004
Mayor Laws makes first cost savings - 29/10/2004
Mayor's Speech to Council Triennial Meeting - 22/10/2004
Temporary road closure: Parsons Street at Great North Road - 12/10/2004
Last chance to have your say – vote now! - 4/10/2004
Temporary road closure: Whangaehu Valley Road - 1/10/2004
Temporary closure of Whanganui Regional Museum - 29/09/2004
Kauarapaoa Road blocked - 29/09/2004
New cremator - 24/09/2004
Temporary road closure: Whangaehu Valley Road - 21/09/2004
Temporary road closure: Maria Place – Watt Street to Victoria Avenue - 9/08/2004
Successful start to recycling pick-up service trial - 5/08/2004
Temporary traffic restrictions: St Hill Street – Ingestre Street intersection - 28/07/2004
Temporary road closure: Ingestre Street – Harrison Street intersection - 28/07/2004
Telephone survey not a Council initiative - 21/07/2004
Council takes legal action against person who built without a Building Consent - 21/07/2004
Business confidence survey - 18/06/2004
Safety of road works sites - 4/06/2004
Food hygiene prosecution - 27/05/2004
Annual Plan submissions close on May 28 - 21/05/2004
Election 2004 – Candidate Eligibility - 17/05/2004
Recycling drop-off centre official opening - 7/05/2004
Council plans available for public submissions - 16/04/2004
Temporary road closure - Whanganui River Road - 2/04/2004
Fine for illegal plumbing work - 2/03/2004
Dublin Street Bridge closure – change of date - 1/03/2004
Dublin Street Bridge maintenance - 3-4 March 2004 - 24/02/2004
Cancellation of Dublin Street Bridge maintenance - 16/02/2004
Dublin Street Bridge Maintenance: Phase II Closure 18 & 19 February 2004 - 12/02/2004
Dog registration blitz and menacing dogs - 28/01/2004

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