The libraries manager said no more overdue fees would break down barriers to library use.
New Zealand
Fri, Aug 1
"When the negativity outweighs the reward, it’s time to go," a Whanganui District councillor said.
Fri, Jul 18
“[It] didn’t happen by accident – it’s the result of a deliberate strategy to keep costs under control,” Whanganui mayor Andrew Tripe said.
Mon, Jul 14
The Whanganui diver, fisherman and business owner said areas of one of New Zealand’s most important fisheries could be wiped out.
Mon, Jul 7
The 29.4km Te Hangāruru Cycle Trail will deliver an infamous "missing link" in a multi-day adventure ride.
Fri, May 30
Mayor Andrew Tripe said the council has focused on investing in core infrastructure and involving the community in decision-making.
Thu, May 29
TTR's application passed the first hurdle last week when the Environmental Protection Authority marked it as complete.
Wed, May 21
Eleven name changes to mountains, a lake, scenic reserves and other places have been made.
Mon, May 19
A delegation of tribal members will travel to Wellington to attend the first reading of the Bill on Thursday.
Tue, May 13
A community board’s decision to close a heavily-used recycling facility in Raetihi is back on the table after a public outcry.
Thu, May 8
The Manawa Kawa was found in native forest in the Tāngarākau Gorge during work by NZTA Waka Kotahi to seal the road.
Fri, Apr 11
The collaboration with Ruapehu District Council would bring more effective economic development initiatives and new and exciting opportunities for Ruapehu businesses.
Thu, Apr 3
Agreements negotiated as part of the settlement in a bid to re-set the Ngāti Hāua and Crown relationship.
Tue, Apr 1
The settlement Te Pua o te Riri Kore includes an agreed historical account and redress.
Mon, Mar 31
Overflowing bins, contaminated recycling and rubbish dumping at the town’s recycling station prompted a council plea for community action last year.
Thu, Mar 27
Ngāti Hāua will sign its Deed of Settlement, Te Pua o Te Riri Kore, at Ngāpūwaiwaha Marae in Taumarunui.
Tue, Mar 25
Facility blamed for creating health and safety hazards, attracting pests, and risking contamination of local watercourses and drains.
Fri, Mar 21
The innovative leasing deal creates new income streams and unlocks multi-million-dollar earnings.
Wed, Mar 19
The decision will wipe away a 1.5% targeted rate increase for 18,000 households, but the council will be saddled with sunk costs and thousands of small kitchen bins.
Wed, Mar 12
"A group of local people will be paid to discuss and debate the future of outdoor swimming in our district," an online promo says.
Mon, Mar 10
An iwi leader says the passage through Parliament of the Te Korowai o Wainuiārua Claims Settlement Bill has brought joy to his people, but it is tinged with apprehension.
Whanganui District Council will hold an extraordinary meeting at 5.30pm on Monday to reconsider rolling out the kerbside service.
Fri, Mar 7
On February 28, 1995, a group of Whanganui Māori moved onto the riverside whenua for 79 days to reassert hapū and iwi ownership.
Fri, Feb 28
Audits have shown food scraps make up 30% of Whanganui waste bin contents.
Tue, Feb 25
The tradition originated in ancient Greece and is commonly used in Europe, the United States, Canada and Australia to help navigate tricky and divisive topics.
Fri, Feb 14
