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Council admits blunder over citizens’ assembly secrecy
Members were not told they would be thrust into the public spotlight.
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'Racist attack' or 'corrosive obsession' on race? 25 areas remove Māori wards, 17 keep them
The Herald’s interactive map shows referendum results across the country.
Government may shift local elections to Electoral Commission after errors
Māori ward candidates’ profiles were left out of voting packs in three districts.
Calls grow for reprint after voting papers error in Hastings election
The booklet skipped from page 12 to 29, cutting out some wards.
Turnout lagging in Whanganui's general ward and district’s new Māori ward
Whanganui District Council candidates are concerned about low voting paper returns.
Phil ‘Bear’ Reweti fighting for Māori voice
It is a change he has campaigned for across the past three elections.
'We need Māori voices influencing the decisions that affect our whenua'
Julie Herewini says Whanganui’s first Māori ward election offers a historic opportunity.
Papakāinga builder stands for Māori Ward seat
Kiritahi Firmin is one of five candidates vying for two Whanganui Māori Ward seats.
Council rejects $70k fix for Māori Ward botch-up
Whanganui's council has ruled out spending $70,000 of ratepayer money to fix the error.
Local elections: Geoff Hipango’s vision for community prosperity
'I absolutely love this place, and I want to see it thrive.'
'Kick in the guts': Apology issued after Māori ward candidate profiles left out of voting booklet
Voters miss out on candidate information: 'Quite frankly, we were a bit upset about that.'
Water showdown: Mayor's affordability plea rejected
Ruapehu District Council will go ahead with a partnership with Whanganui.
Mayor demands water plan U-turn
Ruapehu's mayor says the two-council model would cause 'extreme unaffordability'.
Meet the Whanganui district mayor Andrew Tripe
Ryan Bridge speaks to Whanganui district mayor Andrew Tripe on achieving the lowest rates rise in New Zealand.
Editorial: Can citizens’ assemblies improve local government decision-making?
OPINION: Whanganui's council paid 40 people $500 to come up with a recommendation or two.
Departing councillor: ‘Social media abuse has got out of hand’
Long-serving Whanganui district councillor Jenny Duncan is calling it quits.
The 2.2% dream: What we would need to sacrifice to get the lowest rate rise in NZ
The biggest battleground at Hawke’s Bay’s local elections will be rates.
Police arrest 19 Hells Angels members, 72 charges laid
The Whanganui chapter's president and vice-president are among those arrested.
Gas leak in Feilding leaves two in hospital, emergency response under way
Two people have been taken to hospital after a gas leak at a house in the Manawatū town.
'Not giving it up': Wagon battle with state housing rages on
Robyn Dandy bought the wagon to honour her late grandson and fulfil a promise.
Sarjeant Gallery visitor numbers revealed
Of the 83,000 visitors, 60% are expected to be from outside Whanganui.
Whanganui pool tragedy: Coroner questions how lifeguard thought boy was just 'holding his breath'
Further investigations revealed the 7-year-old was unresponsive.
Grounded: Pilot academy investigated after safety complaints
The academy is permitted to lease aircraft while the investigation is carried out.
CAA grounds flight school's planes for ‘safety reasons’
NZICPA trains international and domestic pilots, including for IndiGo.
Council shields identity of chosen 40 citizens
Members are being paid $500 each to provide a recommendation to the council.
'Focus on the basics': Whanganui Mayor pushes back on truancy appeal
Andrew Tripe says there's a firm directive to councils to focus on the basics.
Another councillor announces mayoralty bid
He joins Josh Chandulal-Mackay and incumbent Andrew Tripe in the race.
'Political bias': Rotorua debates LGNZ membership value
The annual subscription for 2025/26 will be $93,458, up about $8000 on the prior year.
'No apologies': Luxon bullish on fast-tracking seabed mining application
The Prime Minister praised Whanganui's council during a visit to the district.
Stabbing prompts security review for Department of Corrections
A staff member was critically injured in the April 9 attack.