After the outstanding success of the Council's riverfront walkway development, Mayor Michael Laws says that the proposed Somme Parade walkway and cycleway "will make the Whanganui River an even more enriching focus for our city and community".

The proposal was aired at the Council's meeting on Monday. It expands the walkway from the 'Waimarie' to the Dublin Street bridge. It features a combination of paving and wooden walkways, is flood-proof, and includes a variety of large sculptures and resting points.

The full plans and illustrations are available on this page and public comment is invited. The project would attract a 72% subsidy from NZ Transport Agency and external funding from outside agencies.

eDay 2008 will be held on Saturday, October 4. Read more (PDF, 871KB).

Sustainable Whanganui, in conjunction with Mainstreet Wanganui and City Mission, presents:

Biz eDay 2008 eWaste collection and disposal service from September 22 to October 3.

We are offering a cycle-powered collection and disposal service for businesses inWanganui CBD. Book online @ www.freewebs.com/bizeday. For more information, and to arrange collection by cycle operative with trailer call Green Bikes on 347 2494.

Notice is given under Section 28 (1) of the Local Electoral Act 2001 that electors of the Wanganui District Council have the right to demand a poll on the electoral system to be used for the 2010 triennial elections of the Wanganui District Council.

The Wanganui District Council resolved on 2 September 2008 to continue with the First Past the Post (FPP) electoral system for the 2010 election, unless a poll determines otherwise. The Local Electoral Act 2001 provides for the choice between the First Past the Post (FPP) and Single Transferable Vote (STV) electoral systems.

A valid demand for a poll must be:

• Made in writing.
• Signed by at least 5 percent of the number of electors enrolled as eligible to vote at the 2007 triennial election of the Wanganui District Council. This will require 1536 signatures of current electors.
• Delivered to the principal office of the Wanganui District Council, 101 Guyton Street, Wanganui, by Saturday, 28 February 2009, but note that under section 35(6) of the Interpretation Act 1999, the final day on which poll demands can be received is 2 March 2009.

Section 30 (3) of the Local Electoral Act states that every elector who signs a demand must also set out their name and the address for which they are qualified as an elector of the Wanganui District Council.

Details of the following vacancies are available on this page:

Chief Executive
Applications close 30 September 2008

Road Opening Compliance Officer
Applications close 3 October 2008

We welcome members of the public to attend our meetings

Youth Committee – Monday, October 6 (4.00pm)

Submissions Hearing Subcommittee – Tuesday, October 7 (Committee Room 2, 2.30pm)
- The Submissions Hearings Subcommittee, a subcommittee of the Community Development Committee, will hear submissions to the Community Organisations Leases Policy.

Wanganui Rural Community Board – Wednesday, October 8 (Committee Room 2, 4.00pm)

Community Development Committee – Thursday, October 14

Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held in the Council Chamber, 1st Floor, Municipal Office Building, 101 Guyton Street, Wanganui.

Agendas are available at the Customer Services Counter, Municipal Office Building, 101 Guyton Street, Wanganui and the Wanganui District Library two working days prior to the meeting.