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See All NewsBlank Māori engagement section in governance manual raises questions
12 February 2026
A section outlining the council’s responsibilities to work with mana whenua has been left blank in its newly adopted 2025-28 governance manual.
Rates a ‘blunt instrument’ but unavoidable, mayor says
11 February 2026
Rates remain unavoidable if the district wants to keep investing in infrastructure and economic growth, Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe says.
‘Malicious’: Council debunks online claim about Whanganui bridge
10 February 2026
Whanganui District Council has moved to correct false information circulating online through a fabricated “media release” about Dublin Street Bridge.
