Whanganui Chronicle
'You can't stop nature' - Anzac Pde resident
Anzac Pde residents have little faith in Horizons' flood resilience strategy.
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Support for beach area at port
There used to be a swimming beach at the proposed spot.
'Fabulous' event as artists open studios to public
Numbers were down but the artists were still pleased with the connections they made.
First funds from Waipipi Wind Farm distributed
'I believe they are all worthy causes.'
Environmentalist lauds new fund for climate change projects
The projects need to aim to make a community more resilient to climate change.
Horizons fields 19 odour complaints from Gonville residents
" ... it's like the smell coats your mouth. You can almost taste it in the air."
New Whanganui food waste compost hits the shelves
Easy Earth compost is getting high ratings in trials.
Recycling plan finds favour
However, local recyclers say the devil may be in the detail
'House prices can't go down'
The developers are targeting first home buyers - but haven't found many.
Cargo of safety helmets sent to help in Ukraine conflict
The Czech distributor of Whanganui's Pacific Helmets requests spares for the war effort.
'Phenomenal' pile of rubbish cleared from Castlecliff Beach
Food and a dance performance rewarded participants in the beach clean-up.
Housing comes out top in survey of region needs
New fund aims to be flexible and fill gaps in housing provision.
Whanganui region has 137 new Covid cases, four in hospital
The uptake of RATs slows at local distribution points - but is still steady.
Someone in our region is suddenly $37,026 richer
A second division Lotto winner adds to 2022 luck in the Manawatū-Whanganui region.
Unplugged fridges and freezers spoil donated food
Collective makes third complaint of interference to Whanganui Police.
Swim jobs available to competent reliable swimmers
Training will be given to those applying for swim jobs at Whanganui's Splash Centre.
Elevator open for visitor experience, free shuttle for commuters
It's good to have public transport from Durie Hill functioning again, the contractor says.
Course aims to help fill entry-level dairying jobs
A recruiter has been employed to find more dairy students for AGC Training
National body to fund rebuild of unsafe track
Greyhound racing track to be rebuilt - surprising animal welfare spokesman.
Iwi to lead Jobs for Nature project in Whanganui catchment
The project includes 290km of fencing, 630,000 plants and 100ha of pest and weed control.
Relocated statue a symbol love and tragedy
Statue of Tainui moved to a place its sculptor Joan Morrell preferred
Slip near entrance closes Durie Hill Elevator
Operator unsure when elevator will re-open
'We may never know the cause'
CCTV footage could show at which end of the building the Eastown Timber fire started.
Frocks on Bikes: 'Women being active in a fun way'
Ride around central Whanganui aims to open eyes to heritage and provide a bit of fun.
Summer of extremes breaks some records
Whanganui's 2021-22 summer has been one of extremes, meteorologists say.
'It was very good, quick work' - senior firefighter
Potentially contaminated water diverted away from Whanganui River.
'We want to connect': Pop-up Race Unity Day planned
Whanganui's third Race Unity Day is a pop-up one due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
More use expected for revamped Marton hall
Marton's main hall is likely to get even more use after its upgrade, a councillor says.
Green space, food forests in plan for Aramoho subdivision
The possibility of a new housing development hangs on stormwater clearance and finance.
'It's time to act' on climate change
The Climate Action Joint Committee has heard about the work of hapū and councils.
Plan change still needed for Marton Rail Hub project
But an economic report on the development forecasts at least 220 new jobs.
'Dire consequences' if farming emissions go into ETS
Farmers are weighing up options for paying for greenhouse gas emissions.