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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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