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New citizens welcomed - 18/06/2013
Plenty of prizes up for grabs at TechEx 2013 - 17/06/2013
Wastewater treatment plant update - 14 June 2013 - 14/06/2013
Wanganui star ballet teacher now a Sarjeant Gallery star, too! - 14/06/2013
Council condolences to Mayor Annette Main - 12/06/2013
Lotteries awards half a million for Sarjeant Gallery’s temporary relocation - 31/05/2013
Design competition to reflect life in Wanganui - 31/05/2013
Awa City Computer Clubhouse celebrates three years of operation - 20/05/2013
Wanganui District Council sells Energy Direct NZ to TrustPower - 15/05/2013
Wanganui Gas repays Wanganui District Council $1M - 11/05/2013
Celebrate our ‘unsung’ heroes - 2013 Volunteer (Kaituao) Awards - 9/05/2013
Wanganui District Library celebrates five years of free computer services and Internet access - 8/05/2013
DoC premises not an option for Sarjeant Gallery - 2/05/2013
Long-term options for wastewater treatment plant presented to Council - 30/04/2013
Mayor congratulates MoBIE on cycle trail award - 19/04/2013
Wastewater treatment plant update - 19 April 2013 - 19/04/2013
Council to take action on illegal rubbish dumping - 19/04/2013
Aramoho students make display board for Pound - 16/04/2013
Wi-fi network for Wanganui - 11/04/2013
Waimarie to cease operations for the winter - 10/04/2013
Splash Centre partially closing for maintenance - 3/04/2013
Wastewater treatment plant update - 28 March 2013 - 28/03/2013
Funding secured for Resource Recovery Centre - 22/03/2013
Council decisions on wastewater treatment plant Enforcement Order - 22/03/2013
Mayor welcomes new citizens - 21/03/2013
Wastewater treatment plant update - 15 March 2013 - 15/03/2013
No concerns with Wanganui’s water supply - 15/03/2013
Council to receive interim report on wastewater treatment plant - 8/03/2013
WDC-UCOL Taskforce - Working parties seek views - 7/03/2013
Come to your Census through online access - 2/03/2013
New approach light technology at Wanganui Airport – a New Zealand first - 2/03/2013
Wastewater treatment plant update - 1 March 2013 - 1/03/2013
Algal bloom cleared from Virginia Lake - 1/03/2013
WDC-UCOL Taskforce working parties under way - 26/02/2013
Wastewater diversion to sea stops - 24/02/2013
Wastewater temporarily diverted to sea after high levels of hydrogen sulphide received - 22/02/2013
Wilson parole breach response welcomed - 22/02/2013
Award-winning children’s author visits Wanganui - 19/02/2013
Sale of Liquor Act changes to be discussed - 19/02/2013
UCOL-WDC Taskforce Governance Group - 15/02/2013
Council receives report on short-term measures for wastewater treatment plant - 15/02/2013
Wastewater treatment plant update - 15 February 2013 - 15/02/2013
Wastewater treatment plant update - 13 February 2013 - 13/02/2013
Successful summer at Wanganui East pool - 13/02/2013
Thousand Stars campaign off to a good start - 12/02/2013
Wastewater treatment plant update - 11 February 2013 - 11/02/2013
Wastewater treatment plant update - 8 February 2013 - 8/02/2013
Mayor responds to Horizons’ enforcement action on wastewater treatment plant - 8/02/2013
Wastewater treatment plant and storm update - 5 February 2013 - 5/02/2013
Archaeological information being provided to land owners - 5/02/2013
Council/UCOL Taskforce gets under way - 31/01/2013
Wastewater treatment plant update - 4 February 2013 - 4/02/2013
Wi-fi extends to Masters Games village - 1/02/2013
Wastewater treatment plant update - 1 February 2013 - 1/02/2013
Wastewater treatment plant bypass for emergency situation only - 31/01/2013
Wastewater treatment plant update - 30 January 2013 - 30/01/2013
Wanganui to welcome sister city delegation from Toowoomba - 30/01/2013
Council decisions on wastewater treatment plant - 28 January 2013 - 28/01/2013
Wastewater treatment plant update - 25 January 2013 - 25/01/2013
Wanganui misses out on next stage of Intelligent Communities awards - 24/01/2013
Wastewater treatment plant update - 23 January 2013 - 23/01/2013
Wastewater treatment plant update - 22 January 2013 - 22/01/2013
Council to commission report on options for wastewater treatment plant - 17/01/2013
Wastewater treatment plant update - 14 January 2013 - 14/01/2013
Wastewater treatment plant update - 11 January 2013 - 11/01/2013
Wastewater treatment plant update - 9 January 2013 - 9/01/2013
Wastewater treatment plant update - 7 January 2013 - 7/01/2013
Wastewater treatment plant update - 4 January 2013 - 4/01/2013
Wastewater treatment plant update - 2 January 2013 - 2/01/2013
Wastewater treatment plant update - 31 December 2012 - 31/12/2012
Wastewater treatment plant struggling to cope with trade waste: Odour problems will continue for some time - 29/12/2012
Wastewater treatment plant update - 28 December 2012 - 28/12/2012
Wastewater treatment plant update - 26 December 2012 - 26/12/2012
Riverfront enhancements in time for holidays - 24/12/2012
Wastewater treatment plant update - 24 December 2012 - 24/12/2012
Wastewater treatment plant update - 21 December 2012 - 21/12/2012
Wanganui East Pool will open to public in New Year - 19/12/2012
Mayor welcomes Sarjeant Gallery funding announcement - 19/12/2012
Council meeting on Gang Insignia Bylaw - 18/12/2012
Wastewater treatment plant – warning issued - 17/12/2012
Algal bloom affecting Virginia Lake - 13/12/2012
Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre Trust Deed signing - 13/12/2012
Update on wastewater treatment plant and odour issues - 13/12/2012
Community Safety Group welcomes Parole Board decision - 12/12/2012
Wastewater treatment plant and odour issues - 11/12/2012
New citizens welcomed by Mayor - 11/12/2012
Gazetting of name will end confusion - 6/12/2012
Wanganui East Pool operations - 5/12/2012
Volunteer (Kaituao) Awards 2012 postponed - 30/11/2012
Sarjeant Gallery funding support growing - 29/11/2012
Parking changes in Rutland Street - 29/11/2012
Sarjeant Gallery Thousand Stars campaign launch - 27/11/2012
Future Champions Trust launch part of Aon Billy Webb weekend - 13/11/2012
No move to introduce parallel parking in Victoria Avenue - 9/11/2012
Council disappointed with UCOL decision: Resolves to seek retention of courses - 7/11/2012
Wanganui Collegiate School integration ‘good for Wanganui’ - 2/11/2012
Tram project work ramping up - 2/11/2012
London/Halswell intersection safety options to be considered - 1/11/2012
Funding confirmed for Whanganui River Road seal completion - 31/10/2012
All Blacks making a flying visit - 26/10/2012
Wireless Wanganui - 25/10/2012
UCOL cuts a blow for Wanganui - 25/10/2012
Wanganui announced as Intelligent Communities Smart21 - 24/10/2012
Council resolutions: Stewart Murray Wilson trespass notices - 23/10/2012
Council working to remedy treatment plant issues - 16/10/2012
Movies a highlight of Japan-NZ festival - 12/10/2012
Tram tracks moving on a pace - 4/10/2012
Council staff receive national awards for customer service - 3/10/2012
Council to discuss liquor policy for off-licences - 1/10/2012
Community Safety Group welcomes update on Stewart Murray Wilson's parole - 29/09/2012
Skate Park redevelopment nearly completed - 28/09/2012
Mayor welcomes new citizens - 27/09/2012
Olympic medallists confirmed for 2012 Billy Webb Race - 19/09/2012
Community Safety Group holds first meeting - 17/09/2012
Council will not appeal against judicial review decision - 10/09/2012
Judicial Review judgment released - 6/09/2012
Burst water main in London Street - 5/09/2012
Local projects miss out on Transport funding - 3/09/2012
Councils welcome ‘Whole of River’ agreement - 30/08/2012
Council demand community safety for Wanganui - 28/08/2012
Mayor's reaction to Wilson case outcome - 27/08/2012
Wilson relocation to Wanganui Prison an ‘arrogant move’ - 26/08/2012
Judicial review papers to be filed - 20/08/2012
Council response to Stewart Murray Wilson release - 16/08/2012
Mayor encourages public to seek answers - 10/08/2012
Booking approval withdrawn for ‘Oscars Night’ event at the War Memorial Centre - 10/08/2012
High profile offender released into Wanganui district area - 8/08/2012
Mt Tongariro eruption: Update 2 – 11.30am Tuesday, 7 August 2012 - 7/08/2012
Mt Tongariro eruption: Update 1 – 9.00am Tuesday, 7 August 2012 - 7/08/2012
Council supports Horizons’ Representation Review - 6/08/2012
Mayor first to register for 2013 Master Games - 6/08/2012
Infrastructure Manager appointed - 25/07/2012
Mayor to open Castlecliff’s Community Technology Centre - 24/07/2012
TechEx – a fantastic success - 23/07/2012
Whanganui River flood levels being monitored - 16/07/2012
Council investigating options for Sarjeant Gallery - 11/07/2012
Computers in Homes success acknowledged by Council - 10/07/2012
Local schools supporting TechEx 2012 - 4/07/2012
Youth Committee supporting anti-bullying campaign - 22/06/2012
Council’s 10-Year Plan decisions - 14/06/2012
New citizens welcomed by Mayor - 13/06/2012
Castlecliff Domain gazebo destroyed by fire - 13/06/2012
Wanganui’s youth have their say - 11/06/2012
Demolition work under way on CJ Efstratiou’s buildings - 6/06/2012
New feedmill plant good news for Wanganui - 31/05/2012
Smart Eye parking trial - 30/05/2012
Liquor licensing issues on the agenda - 28/05/2012
Wanganui parks top satisfaction levels - 24/05/2012
Youth Committee to hear submissions for Dub.Dee.See Connect - 23/05/2012
Mayor welcomes arrest in Derek Round case - 22/05/2012
Fordell water supply – ‘boil water’ notice lifted - 16/05/2012
Fordell water supply - boil water until Thursday - 14/05/2012
Fordell water supply users asked to reduce use and boil water - 9/05/2012
Collaboration breeds success - award for Wanganui Urban Transportation Strategy - 8/05/2012
Youth Committee funding available to help young people reach their potential - 7/05/2012
Mayor disappointed with Overlander changes - 4/05/2012
Current situation between Council and CJ Efstratiou - 4/05/2012
Council assists Waimarie Operating Trust - 4/05/2012
Wanganui’s Youth Committee ready to Connect! - 1/05/2012
Wanganui’s Youth Council officially the best! - 26/04/2012
Council farewells Infrastructure Manager - 24/04/2012
Mayor joins stage of Tour of New Zealand cycle event - 19/04/2012
Community home insulation project under discussion - 11/04/2012
Sarjeant Gallery staff member wins scholarship - 11/04/2012
New Youth Committee for 2012 - 3/04/2012
Hometown of Wanganui pays tribute to Sir Paul Callaghan - 27/03/2012
Technology exhibition puts Wanganui on digital leading edge - 26/03/2012
Taskforce support active engagement for youth - 23/03/2012
Opportunity to have your say on Youth Committee’s Strategic Plan - 21/03/2012
Youth shine at Underground Fashion Show events - 19/03/2012
Parks still closed for public safety - 15/03/2012
Innovative new computer system for Wanganui libraries - 15/03/2012
New citizens welcomed by Mayor - 14/03/2012
Earthquake-prone building notices going up - 13/03/2012
Council resolves prayer debate - 12/03/2012
Ministerial visit to Wanganui welcomed - 9/03/2012
Weather bomb overview - 9/03/2012
Hikoi planned to highlight cycle trails - 9/03/2012
Weather bomb recovery update - 6/03/2012
Water conservation a priority - 5/03/2012
Water use remains a concern for Wanganui - 4/03/2012
Wanganui applies water restrictions - 4/03/2012
Wanganui water supply threat - 3/03/2012
Civil Defence update 2 - 1.00pm, 3 March 2012 - 3/03/2012
Wanganui Civil Defence update 1 - 11.00am, 3 March 2012 - 3/03/2012
Council representation on community organisations on agenda for discussion - 21/02/2012
Christchurch Memorial Service - 20/02/2012
Mayor thanks community and VCC Rally organisers - 3/02/2012
Council backing UIM Jet Sprint World Series - 3/02/2012
Youth Committee supporting Underground Fashion Show at Boardwalk Festival - 20/01/2012
Community needs to work together to find solutions - 16/01/2012
New Gang Insignia Bylaw to be consulted on - 20/12/2011
A positive future for our youth - 19/12/2011
Power outage affecting water supply to Wanganui suburbs - 13/12/2011
Wanganui Airport celebrates 50th anniversary - 9/12/2011
Mayor welcomes new citizens - 8/12/2011
Gas and forestry results make reduction to the Council group debt - 30/11/2011
Excavation begins for Krupp Gun limber - 29/11/2011
Gonville Café Library a success as a community hub - 29/11/2011
‘From the Mountain to the Sea’ sculpture dedication - 18/11/2011
Splash Centre issues - 15/11/2011
Wanganui played role in international ‘Exercise Pacific Wave’ - 10/11/2011
Splash Centre temporarily closed - 10/11/2011
Council to consider Code of Conduct complaint - 9/11/2011
Wanganui to participate in international tsunami exercise - 9/11/2011
Ballance statue to be re-installed - 8/11/2011
Mayor welcomes Peace Forum - 7/11/2011
Two council projects win architectural awards - 4/11/2011
What does the general election mean for young people? Youth voting awareness forum for Wanganui - 4/11/2011
New lighting trialled on Whanganui City Bridge - 1/11/2011
Inspire Wanganui’s young people – work experience opportunities wanted - 1/11/2011
It’s all happening in Wanganui on Anniversary Weekend 2012 - 27/10/2011
Virginia Lake algae no cause for concern - 26/10/2011
Availability of liquor concerns youth taskforce - 19/10/2011
Council to apply for funding for Sarjeant Gallery development - 17/10/2011
Higginbottom Fountain returned to Virginia Lake - 17/10/2011
Benefactor gifts ‘Mountains to the Sea’ sculpture to Wanganui people - 14/10/2011
Alcohol reform proposals give more say to Wanganui - 14/10/2011
Youth Taskforce focus on Wanganui East - 11/10/2011
“Get your voice heard” urge Youth Committee - 10/10/2011
Wastewater consents a significant achievement - 10/10/2011
Opportunity to fund Sarjeant Gallery work - 4/10/2011
Marketing branding confirmed - 4/10/2011
Council working through EQPB process - 4/10/2011
School boards called on to support students needs - 30/09/2011
Mayor welcomes added support to take Wanganui’s case to Wellington - 27/09/2011
Mayor welcomes new citizens to Wanganui - 21/09/2011
Pathway between Wanganui and Upokongaro proposed - 21/09/2011
Tram Project Team gets expert advice - 21/09/2011
Five local youth get a $300 boost to follow their dream - 20/09/2011
Project to restore Awarua Stream to natural state - 20/09/2011
Physical activity strategy to be discussed - 9/09/2011
LED lighting trial in Victoria Avenue - 9/09/2011
Improved water grading for Wanganui - 9/09/2011
DoC decision will have negative impact on Wanganui - 7/09/2011
Future of ‘Mountains to Sea’ sculpture under discussion - 5/09/2011
‘Made in Wanganui’ initiative launched to support and attract business - 5/09/2011
Lighting up Wanganui’s bridges and pathways - 2/09/2011
Roading subsidy confirmation great news for Wanganui - 1/09/2011
Airport approach lights switch-off will not compromise safety - 31/08/2011
Mayor to officially open REAL Whanganui Festival - 29/08/2011
Speed sign highlights Totara Street safety - 29/08/2011
Mayor welcomes reversal of Eagles’ decision on waka trip - 25/08/2011
“A day to celebrate” as ultrafast broadband roll out begins - 12/08/2011
Council to discuss proposal for riverfront tramline location - 4/08/2011
Community Boards Zone 3 meeting in Wanganui this week - 1/08/2011
Youth Committee awarded $13,000 for ‘Dub.Dee.See.Connect’ project - 29/07/2011
Sports grounds update – 3pm, 18 July 2011 - 18/07/2011
Roads update – 9am, 18 July 2011 - 18/07/2011
Weather related issues – 5pm, 15 July 2011 - 15/07/2011
Weather related issues – 1pm, 15 July 2011 - 15/07/2011
Decision not to fund e-waste day “disappointing” - 15/07/2011
Weather related issues – 9.30am, 15 July 2011 - 15/07/2011
Weather-related issues – 9.30am, 14 July 2011 - 14/07/2011
Weather related issues – 9am, 12 July 2011 - 12/07/2011
Rugby World Cup offers huge opportunity for Wanganui - 8/07/2011
Wanganui Civil Defence monitoring response to Kermadecs quake - 7/07/2011
Emergency preparedness on the agenda for Safer Wanganui - 4/07/2011
Having a ball the safe way - 30/06/2011
Visitor Centre receives top Qualmark score - 24/06/2011
Wanganui looking better and better - 24/06/2011
Army to conduct tsunami exercise in Wanganui - 23/06/2011
Next stage of lakeside development begins at Bason Botanic Gardens - 21/06/2011
Energy conscious council looking to make further savings - 20/06/2011
Improved access planned for Dublin Street Bridge underpass - 17/06/2011
Mayor welcomes new citizens - 17/06/2011
Safety top priority in Dublin Street road revamp - 16/06/2011
Tram project back on track - 1/06/2011
SPARC information on NZCCOE a mixed bag - 27/05/2011
Wanganui Rural Community Board forestry impact workshop “a positive step forward” - 27/05/2011
Safer Wanganui moving forwards - 27/05/2011
Mayor supports Chris Cairns rail safety message - 24/05/2011
Library homebound service operational - 19/05/2011
SPARC debrief confirmed Wanganui bid ‘was genuine contender’ - 13/05/2011
Work begins to replace water pipe along Great North Road - 12/05/2011
Conversation with Castlecliff – community’s positive response - 10/05/2011
Sculpture Wanganui 2011 – winners announced - 7/05/2011
Riverfront revive concept a Youth Committee initiative - 4/05/2011
Council leading the way in approach to ultra fast broadband - 4/05/2011
Graffiti - 29/04/2011
Trains crossing over Heads Road - 29/04/2011
Castlecliff skate competition Youth Committee initiative - 21/04/2011
The Big Braai - party South African style - 21/04/2011
Rail freight services to be extended to Castlecliff - 19/04/2011
New Zealand Cycling Centre of Excellence preferred tenderer announcement is “positive for Wanganui” - 14/04/2011
New Zealand Cycling Centre of Excellence - information released - 14/04/2011
High demand for Creative Communities Scheme funding - 14/04/2011
Further work on Castlecliff watermain - 11/04/2011
Major leak on Castlecliff water main - 8/04/2011
Soft water one component of securing water supply - 4/04/2011
Work progressing to identify earthquake prone buildings - 4/04/2011
SuperGold Card parking scheme reviewed - 31/03/2011
Council releases Draft Annual Plan 2011/12 for consultation - 31/03/2011
Bequest enables homebound library service - 30/03/2011
Mayor welcomes new citizens - 24/03/2011
Four finalists announced for Sculpture Wanganui 2011 - 21/03/2011
Council ensuring future security of water supply - 18/03/2011
Fire hydrant testing to restart - 15/03/2011
Council will make a new gang insignia bylaw - 14/03/2011
Low water pressure expected for Castlecliff consumers on March 16 - 11/03/2011
Wanganui Mayor “feels let down” by SPARC decision - 10/03/2011
Cr Baker-Hogan “absolutely gutted” by SPARC decision - 10/03/2011
Council to seek additional information on gang bylaw options - 7/03/2011
Mayor responds to High Court decision on gang bylaw - 4/03/2011
Christchurch evacuees need to register their whereabouts - 3/03/2011
Support services vital for Christchurch residents - 2/03/2011
Sunday closures for Dublin Street Bridge repairs - 2/03/2011
Council assistance for Christchurch likely to continue for some time - 1/03/2011
Balancing Act sculpture re-sized - 1/03/2011
Council to observe two minutes’ silence for Christchurch - 28/02/2011
Wanganui committed to helping Christchurch - 25/02/2011
Council accepting Christchurch earthquake donations - 25/02/2011
Community prayer service for Christchurch - 24/02/2011
Toowoomba Flood Support auction postponed - 24/02/2011
Kai Iwi bores - power supply shutdown - 24/02/2011
Sensible water use encouraged during Kai Iwi bores power supply shutdown - 15/02/2011
Bequests fund work at Bason Botanic Gardens and Glen Logie Rose Gardens - 15/02/2011
The popular Quay Gallery re-opens for visitors - 14/02/2011
Norm Hubbard remembered - 11/02/2011
Tawhero golf course lease under notice - 11/02/2011
Wireless broadband trial success for internet users - 10/02/2011
Toowoomba street appeal cancelled but fundraising continues - 10/02/2011
Quay Gallery closed for cabinet repairs - 7/02/2011
Official Information Act request – Sahara Baker-Koro: Mayor releases information - 1/02/2011
Work on Cooks Gardens athletic track complete - 1/02/2011
Wanganui is on The Bell Lap: Bid for NZ Cycling Centre of Excellence to proceed - 31/01/2011
Whanganui River peaks with no threat to stop banks - 24/01/2011
Durie Hill Memorial Tower closed for cleaning - 21/01/2011
Computer Clubhouse open day – everyone welcome - 21/01/2011
Economic impact of Cycling Centre of Excellence estimated at $6 million per year - 20/01/2011
Access to Cooks Gardens temporarily closed - 19/01/2011
Work on No. 2 bore connection to take place on Friday - 18/01/2011
Cygnets stolen from Virginia Lake - 17/01/2011
Work on pipeline to connect No. 2 bore - 17/01/2011
SaveMart Recycling Drop-Off Centre popular over Christmas period - 12/01/2011
Mayor offers Wanganui’s support after Toowoomba flooding tragedy - 11/01/2011
Wanganui Glass School – Summer School 2011 - 24/12/2010
Sculpture Wanganui 2011 competition and symposium details announced - 23/12/2010
Sculpture Wanganui Symposium 9/10 May 2011 - 23/12/2010
Wanganui to prepare bid for Cycling Centre of Excellence - 14/12/2010
Council seeking information about Splash Centre vandalism - 10/12/2010
Water leak repair near No. 2 bore - 9/12/2010
Fish remind public that drains are for rain - 9/12/2010
Civil Defence volunteers receive national awards - 9/12/2010
Royal Wanganui Opera House celebrated in stained glass - 8/12/2010
Mayor welcomes ultra fast broadband announcement for Wanganui - 7/12/2010
Mayor acknowledges local volunteers - 6/12/2010
Third sculpture for Wanganui - 3/12/2010
Water system running at capacity: November use highest in 10 years - 3/12/2010
New property valuations to be released in December - 1/12/2010
Mayor says NZTA decision will have huge impact on Wanganui - 26/11/2010
Memorial community prayer service to be held for Pike River miners - 26/11/2010
Water main connection means lower pressure for Wanganui East - 23/11/2010
Private wastewater separation – council thanks residents - 19/11/2010
Council receives significant subsidy for September storm repairs - 19/11/2010
Wanganui designated a Safe Community - 18/11/2010
Tourism collaboration gains national recognition - 11/11/2010
World class rowers in Wanganui for the Billy Webb challenge - 10/11/2010
Gang patch ban to stay but new mayor working to address causes - 26/10/2010
Mayor-elect welcomes new citizens to Wanganui - 22/10/2010
Exercise Tangaroa – a valuable exercise for emergency planning - 20/10/2010
Wanganui to participate in national tsunami exercise - 18/10/2010
Mayor-elect Annette Main begins duties for Council - 18/10/2010

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