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Press Releases
31/08/10 Council Adopts Groung Breaking Policy On Anti-Social Neighbours
27/08/10 Mayor says successor “must articulate policies and how to achieve them”
26/08/10 Mayor Laws: There Is A Campaign Of Harassment Against My Family, Friends
23/08/10 Government Liquor Reforms To Empower Council
20/08/10 Transition Process For New Council
19/08/10 It's Still NOT 'Whanganui'!: Media Keep Misnaming Our City & District
18/08/10 More Vandalism Of Southern Entranceway: Mayor Questions If Political Agenda At Work
12/08/10 Mayor Gives Assistance To Combat Miss Teen Wanganui Smear Campaign
12/08/10 Son Of Hells Angel Gang Member Runs For Wanganui Council: Mayor Laws Backs Candidacy
05/08/10 Mayor Welcomes Waimarie Interim Trustees
04/08/10 Mayor's Reaction To Leonie Brookhammer Candidacy
30/07/10 Hells Angels Go To High Court Over Wanganui Ban
29/07/10 Chief Executive And Mayor Release Credit Card Spending Details
29/07/10 Police Say Wanganui's Gang Patch Ban Is Working
26/07/10 Average Age Of Councillors 5 - But Just For The Afternoon!
26/07/10 Mayor Says Wanganui Shield Challenge "Fantastic"
23/07/10 Discover Wanganui - who and what represents us to the rest of New Zealand?
19/07/10 Theives Target Southern Entranceway Planting
16/07/10 Council To Take Action On CJ Development
15/07/10 Discover Wanganui Campaign Under Way
14/07/10 Land Meat's Retention Essential For Wanganui
14/07/10 Splash Centre Woes Fixed: Come On In, The Water Is Warm!
12/07/10 Help Wanted: Council "Too Old And Requires Rejuvenation
02/07/10 Mayor's Response To Community Views 2010 Survey
28/06/10 Mayor Attacks 'Wanganui Chronicle' Defamation
23/06/10 PS Waimarie Still Has A Way To Go Before Icon Restored
22/06/10 In Response To APN Editorial
18/06/10 Hectic Schedule Of Openings In September
18/06/10 Shock, Horror: Mayor To Release Credit Card Details
14/06/10 Unique Sitting Of Coroners Court in Council Chambers
10/06/10 Mayor Says Council Critics "Missed The Bus"
04/06/10 Decision On Wanganui Mayoralty 2010
03/06/10 Great! Council Reduces Peak Debt Estimates By $3 Million
02/06/10 Health Board Funding Cuts "Huge Risk To Wanganui"
27/05/10 Low Number Of Draft Annual Plan 2010/11 Submissions
24/05/10 Visitor Centre: On Time, On Budget
24/05/10 Mayor Says Councillors' Actions On Tram Shed "Hypocritical"
19/05/10 Announcement On Mayoral Intentions
14/05/10 Riverfront Consultation: Council Will Listen
12/05/10 Four Year Old Assault: Eradicate The Evil That Is Gangs
12/05/10 The facts on the Visitor Information Centre
10/05/10 NZ Military History Made In Wanganui: Krupp Gun Firing Goes With A Bang!
07/05/10 Mayor Says Cr Vinsen's Debt Remarks "Wrong And Silly"
29/04/10 Restored Krupp Artillery Gun Only One In The World (plus history and image of gun firing)
29/04/10 Wanganui and Ruapehu May Quit Regional Council (plus copy of Ruapehu Press Release)
23/04/10 Gang Patch Ban: NZ set to follow Wanganui’s lead
23/04/10 Boobs on Bikes: let’s get on with more important issues
21/04/10 Mayor’s response to Boobs on Bikes media enquiry
20/04/10 Speech Notes: Kowhai Park Toilet Opening
19/04/10 Wanganui Welcomes Its Newest Citizens - includes Mayor Law's speech notes
16/04/10 SST Column - The inconsequence of C grade celebrity
16/04/10 Mayor Slams Tram Shed Hysteria
15/04/10 Council releases advice to Tramways Wanganui Trust
14/04/10 Wanganui Gas $3 Million 'A Cash Flow Facility'
14/04/10 Mayor Welcomes Cr Annette Main's Mayoral Nomination
13/04/10 NZ Herald Story Misleading
08/04/10 Ruapehu Council seeks to advance secession: Mayor Michael to accept invite to progress discussions
08/04/10 Mayor Michael is finalist in NZ Radio Awards
26/03/10 Mayor orders Land Transport ‘Whanganui’ signs removed
22/03/10 Boobs on Bikes Parade, Wanganui
18/03/10 Wanganui Gas
18/03/10 Wanganui One - Bad Guys Nil
12/03/10 Letter to the Editor - Wanganui Chronicle
11/03/10 Wanganui Gas has $3m Council cash injection
09/03/10 Mayor Presents Wanganui Food Bank With $10,000 Cheque
03/03/10 Letter to the Editor - Wanganui Chronicle
01/03/10 Letter to the Editor - Wanganui Chronicle
25/02/10 Mayor says ‘Chronicle’ out of touch on health
24/02/10 Letter to the Editor - Wanganui Chronicle
19/02/10 Telecom "Fxxx You" Scandal: Mayor's Response
19/02/10 The District Health Board: The Issue Is The Services
17/02/10 Council Will Address DHB Member's Concerns
17/02/10 Telecom text to complainant: 'Get fxxked!'
15/02/10 Mayor Challenges Debt Critics: "Provide A Solution!"
12/02/10 Council Will Have Difficult Annual Plan For 2010/11
11/02/10 Wanganui Exploring Links With China
10/02/10 Riverfront Redeveopment: Exciting Opportunity for Wanganui
29/01/10 Letter to Editor: 'Wanganui Chronicle'
29/01/10 'Hells Angels: Police Confirm Partnership & Cost
27/01/10 Hells Angels HQ Fortifications Will Come Down
27/01/10 'Let's Educate New Zealand ... We're Not Fonganui'
26/01/10 Campaign Required Getting Media To Properly Pronounce Wanganui/Whanganui: Media Jumping Gun On Naming Change
19/01/10 Big Changes Likely For Riverfront Precinct
18/01/10 Mayor To Take Active Role In Assisting Burglary Victims
11/01/10 Ex-MP Name suppression case puts all former MPs under suspicioni
08/01/10 Huge Year In Prospect for Council & Wanganui
04/01/10 Maori Party Leader Says Wanganui Should Dump Mayor
03/01/10 2010: A Big Year For The Locals
24/12/09 City Missioner Shirley-Joy Barrow Delighted With Foodbank 'Christmas Miracle'
24/12/09 An Xmas Gift From Virginia Lake
24/12/09 Michael Laws - Nightline's New Zealander Of The Year
23/12/09 Mayor Demands Action On Virginia Lake Water Quality
18/12/09 World Rugby Cup: Great Chance To Leverage Off USA Hosting
18/12/09 Minister Rejects NZ Geographic Board Decision On Naming: "Wanganui Will Decide Its Own Identity & Destiny"
17/12/09 Tomorrow will be HUGE for Wanganui
15/12/09 Council Proceeds With Amended Port & Harbour Local Bill
10/12/09 Opunake Primary School Students To Be Thanked By Mayor
09/12/09 Abbot Street Crossing Gets Official Seal Of Approval
08/12/09 Council’s parliamentary Port bill to be “amended and strengthened”
08/12/09 Unveiling Of Permanent Memorial To Tania McKenzie
04/12/09 Council's Port Safety Concerns Justified - OSH
02/12/09 Report From Samoa: The Devastation Of Satitoa
02/12/09 Blocking of Land Meat Plans "Economic Sabotage"
27/11/09 Major Milestone In Soft Water Project
27/11/09 The Wanganui Port: Community Asset or Private Plaything?
20/11/09 Port Safety Issue: Public Warned to Keep Away
12/11/09 Pity This Poor Child: Let Him Be The Last
06/11/09 Harawira Scandal: So Where's The Race Relations Commissioner, eh? Also: Another Murdered Child To Add To NZ's Register Of Shame
02/11/09 Steelform Wanganui - Our Districts Heroes!
30/10/09 Mayor Says 'Dominion-Post' Story "Inaccurate & Misleading"
29/10/09 New Chairman, Trustees For Cooks Gardens Trust Board
28/10/09 20th Child Murder: How Many More?
27/10/09 Why Is The Heartland Rugby Final Not In The Heartland?
26/10/09 Mayor Laws says “Port Company Needs To Tell the Truth”: Council/Iwi action local parliamentary bill “only option”
26/10/09 Race Relations Commissioner Joris De Bres Must Resign!
24/10/09 Joris De Bres Must Resign As Race Relations Commissioner
23/10/09 Whanganui River Not In Good Health
21/10/09 Council To Support Wanganui Food Bank
21/10/09 Council Resolves Not To Site Maori Pare In Council Chambers
21/10/09 People Power: New Pedestrian Crossing for Gonville
20/10/09 Restored Krupp Gun Will Be "Best In The World"
20/10/09 More Council Initiatives To Help Samoa
19/10/09 John Ballance returns: Premier’s unveiling
19/10/09 Personal Statement - Marriage
13/10/09 Update From Dr PJ Faumui (Wanganui) In Samoa
13/10/09 Letter of Complaint to Wanganui Chronicle over Civil Defence Reporting
12/10/09 Civil Defence Comms Review Released
08/10/09 Update From Dr PJ Faumui (Wanganui) In Samoa
06/10/09 Council votes to boost Samoan Tsunami Assistance
05/10/09 Mayoress wins body building title
02/10/09 Wanganui's Agreement Heralds New Future For Wanganui's Port
01/10/09 Strong Support For Status Quo In Wanganui
30/09/09 Wanganui Council Initiates Samoa Tsunami Appeal: Will Also Look At Adopting A Village For Ongoing Assistance
29/09/09 New Visitor Information Centre To Be Chosen
28/09/09 Bodybuilding Competition A First For Wanganui: Mayoress Leonie To Enter Novice Section
22/09/09 Southern Entranceway: Gateway Will Be Best In New Zealand
21/09/09 Copy of LGNZ Press Release - 18 September 2009
20/09/09 Wanganui's Name Backed By The Rest Of New Zealand Too!
18/09/09 Transcript of Media Conference, 17 September 2009
18/09/09 Mayor Rejects Sharples' Call To "Embrace"
17/09/09 Board's 'H' Decision "Racist & Wrong"
16/09/09 Prime Minister On Wanganui 'H' Issue
15/09/09 No Pay Rise For Mayor & Council!
14/09/09 Rates Rebate Scheme Up 10% On 2008
08/09/09 Black Power Gang "Can't Be Trusted"
08/09/09 Mayor Welcomes Gang Patch Conviction
06/09/09 Prime Minister Says 'H' Decision Should Be Wanganui's: Mayor Welcomes Assurance
06/09/09 Further Strong Support For Mayor
04/09/09 Mayor Welcomes new Citizens To Wanganui
04/09/09 Strong Support For Mayor On Otaki Issue: National Polls Back Mayor's Stance
04/09/09 Proof of Chronicle Bias On Otaki Letters Story
03/09/09 Mayor Releases Otaki School Letters
01/09/09 Protest Against Gang Insignia Ban "Damp Squib"
01/09/09 "A Triumph For Decency And Democracy!"
31/08/09 Report of the subcommittee responsible for hearing public submissions on the Wanganui District Council (Prohibition of Gang Insignia) Bylaw 2009
26/08/09 Australian Glass Award Fantastic!
23/08/09 Statement From Mayor And Mayoress
23/08/09 Parents Require Reassurance Over Anti-Smacking Law
21/08/09 Velodrome/Events Centre: "Far From Done Deal"
14/08/09 Sports Legends In Stained Glass Window
13/08/09 Spelling of Wanganui - Submission to NZ Geographic Board
13/08/09 The Road To Chunuk Bair - World War I Diary Online
05/08/09 Consultation On Chas Poynter drive to begin
28/07/09 Hell's Angels’ Gang Patch Objections
27/07/09 Wanganui Mayor Welcomes PM’s Cycleway details: Project Will Be Great Boost To Our Region
23/07/09 Horizons Rate Increase 6.4% for Wanganui
22/07/09 What Will Wanganui Pay ? Horizons Still Not Answering The Question
22/07/09 Soft Water For Wanganui By October
21/07/09 Virginia Lake/Rotokawau drainage improvement work to begin
07/07/09 Shield challenge: let's pack the park
07/07/09 TalkBack host Laws says fire chiefs "deserved it"
02/07/09 Council will continue ownership of pensioner housing
02/07/09 Mayor Laws slams Horizons' 6-7% rates increase
02/07/09 Visitor Centre concepts: Feedback Invited
30/06/09 Council Celebrates Adoption Of 10-Year-Plan
30/06/09 Mayor Michael Comments On 10 Year Plan 2009-2019
28/06/09 DHB Deficit Monstrous Threat To Local Health
23/06/09 Ongoing Splash Centre Woes: Apology
12/06/09 Design And Concept For New Visitor Centre
10/06/09 Mayor Laws Backs Hide Over Rates Reform
08/06/09 10 Year Plan Passed With One Of The Lowest Rate Increases In The Country
03/06/09 Worth's Resignation Presents Council With Quandary
30/05/09 Wanganui City closer to achieving soft water
24/05/09 Legal Advice: To Name Wanganui As 'Wanganui'. Mayor Says Council Must Accept Referendum Verdict
24/05/09 Wanganui Council Makes Decision To Ban Gang Insignia From All Urban Areas Of City/District
22/05/09 Referendum '09 - Results: "Huge Turn-Out"
22/05/09 61% Turn-out For Wanganui Referendum '09 - 19,000 People Vote!
21/05/09 Wanganui Referendum '09 Results Released Friday 3.15pm
18/05/09 'The Naming Of Wanganui': Historian Diana Beaglehole
17/05/09 Historian Sheds Light On Naming Of 'Wanganui'
14/05/09 Mayor Urges Wanganui Voters To Make Views Known
06/05/09 Mayor Welcomes New Citizens To Wanganui
06/05/09 "A Triump For Decency And Democracy!" Parliament Passes Wanganui District Council (Gang Insignia) Bill
29/04/09 VCC Rally 2012 Will Inject Millions Into The Wanganui Economy
20/04/09 Latest NZ Geographic Board Decision "Crazy": Implications For Wanganui
06/04/09 Council votes to hold referendum on 'H' issue
31/03/09 It is Wanganui's name, it is Wanganui's decision
30/03/09 Mayor's personal response - "I will fight this!"
30/03/09 NZ Geographic Board Decision On Spelling of Wanganui
24/03/09 Separation (24 March 2009)
19/03/09 Letter to Editor in reply to today's unfortunate editorial
19/03/09 Mayor rejects CR Baker-Hogan's critisim of draft plan
17/03/09 Council supports permanent memorial to Tania McKenzie
17/03/09 Ten year plan outlines major visitor projects
16/03/09 Draft Ten Year Plan 2009-19 Released For Consultation: Mayor says proposed 4.9% increase “Way Too High”
05/03/09 Mayor hails parliamentary vote on anti-gang patch bill
04/03/09 Mindless vandalism puts back ‘H’ cause
02/03/09 Meeting with Minister over Wanganui Port
02/03/09 Spelling of Wanganui: Maori Language Commission view “irrelevant”
26/02/09 Rock thrown through Mayor’s home window
24/02/09 Council votes to retain ‘Wanganui’ spelling
23/02/09 THE SPELLING OF WANGANUI: Council to discuss official policy
20/02/09 JHIA TE TUA SENTENCING: A BLOODY LESSON - “Gangs are evil – no good can come of joining them”
19/02/09 Mayor Confirms "Direct Democracy" For Wanganui
12/02/09 Gang Bill Welcomed – Implications for Wanganui
12/02/09 MRI (Tourism) resignation leaves tourism body in tatters
11/02/09 Heavy rain warning issued for Wanganui
11/02/09 Water Consumption Update for 11 February 2009
10/02/09 Water Consumption Update for 10 February 2009
09/02/09 Water Consumption Update for 09 February 2009
04/02/09 Water Consumption Update for 05 February 2009
04/02/09 A Rocking Good Day For Wanganui As Johnny Devlin Receives Honorary Citizenship
04/02/09 Water Consumption Update for 04 February 2009
30/01/09 Mayor to urge councillors to refuse salary increase
30/01/09 Mayor praises community's water restraint
29/01/09 Water Consumption Update for 29 January 2009
28/01/09 Wanganui Invited To See Johnny Devlin Perform In Majestic Square
28/01/09 Water Consumption Reducing: Mayor Urges Residents To Keep Up Good Work
27/01/09 Water Supply Problem Identified And Solution Under Way
26/01/09 Mayor confident of water supply solution
22/01/09 Mayor backs PM on salary freeze for pollies
21/01/09 Council does not owe David Mack any money
20/01/09 Council spokesmanship 2009
14/01/09 Broadcasting Standards Authority rules against Cindy Kiro: Judgement uphols freedom of speech
14/01/09 Court halts rogue developer at 86 Ikitara Road
12/01/09 Misspelling of Wanganui will be resisted
08/01/09 Injuction sought to stop irresponsible actions at Ikitara Road property
07/01/09 Funding threat to Wanganui health services
   
Council Press Releases 2008
22/12/08 Events centre likely to strike funding snags
19/12/08 Council seeking urgent meeting with government: Ownership of port has implications for entire country
18/12/08 Board member rejects WDHB's bed-sharing advice
16/12/08 Events Centre requires Yes/No public vote
12/12/08 Mayor welcomes Jhia Te Tua verdicts
11/12/08 Meeting with Ministers of Local Government
10/12/08 Council meets with ministers of local government today
03/12/08 Visitor Numbers Increase For Library And Gallery
27/11/08 Wanganui's successful search for soft water: Average household savings = $220 per year, every year.
26/11/08 Referendum '08 Voting Update
21/11/08 Council Explores Unitary Authority Options
21/11/08 School 'Takeover' Of Council
18/11/08 Kevin Ross Appointed Council's New Chief Executive
18/11/08 Mayor Switches On Variable Speed Signs At Mosston School
16/11/08 Rodney Hide As Minister of Local Government

13/11/08

Event Centre Flier Inaccurate & Misleading
06/11/08 Mayor Challenges Chamber To Take Leadership Role
(Amended 10/11/08)
05/11/08 Mayor Says Wanganui Food Gradings Improving
28/10/08 Wanganui Rugby to Receive "Freedom of the City" - Council Holds First Ever "E-Meeting"
24/10/08 Referendum ’08: Projects & costings released
21/10/08 Kowhai Park Project: "The aim is nothing less than to create the best children's playground in New Zealand"
20/10/08 Mayor Hails Final Hosting - Great For Wanganui
20/10/08 Kowhai Park Development Launch Tomorrow
17/10/08 Mayor's Message: Mayor Michael Laws looks back
13/10/08 Editorial 13 Oct 2008
12/10/08 C'Mon Wanganui: Let's Pack Cooks On Saturday!
07/10/08 Grey Power Call On 'Referendum '08' Firmly Rejected
01/10/08 Baby Son For Mayor And Mayoress
29/09/08 Yes, Premier Rann: Gangs Are Terrorists!
25/09/08 We Cannot Afford Events Centre/Velodrome
23/09/08 Somme Parade Walkway/Cycleway "Exciting Project"
23/09/08 Council Says No Change To Pet-&-Pensioners Policy
16/09/08 Pensioner flats and pets issue: Survey completed
15/09/08 Wanganui Mayor Backs Goff Over Outlawing Gangs
14/09/08 Wanganui Rejects Historic Places Trust "Porkies"
10/09/08 Gaming and Gambling Objections Imbecilic
05/09/08 Mayor Welcomes New Citizens
04/09/08 Pets in Pensioner Flats Issue To Go To Council - Mayor Says "Policy Is Sound"
03/09/08 'Chas Poynter Drive' Mooted For Airport
01/09/08 Ongoing Splash Centre Woes: Council Legally Warns Contractor
26/08/08 Council Advertises For New Chief Executive
26/08/08 Public Apology: Splash Centre Problems
19/08/08 Savage Club Agree Terms On Sale Of Building
11/08/08 FORMAL COMPLAINT: Non coverage of Council media releases
07/08/08 Pensioner Flats & Pets: The Full Story
07/08/08 Anti-Social Behaviour Costs Wanganui Over $1m A Year
03/08/08 Do Gangs Have Rights?
01/08/08 A welcome speech by Mayoress Leonie Brookhammer at the 'Latch On' function.
01/08/08 Don McGregor
31/07/08 Mayor Slams Reporting Of Gang Bill
31/07/08 Letter to the Editor - NZ Herald
29/07/08 Chief Executive's Resignation: Regretfully Accepted
23/07/08 Council Retreat Strategy until 2013
17/07/08 Letter Two - Complaint to NZ Press Council - Inaccurate & Biassed Editorial
16/07/08 Complaint to NZ Press Council - Inaccurate & Biassed Editorial
14/07/08 Michael Laws Discharged Without Conviction In Contempt Case
11/07/08 Council Approves $140,000 In Impact Fund Grants
11/07/08 GANGS: The Terrorists In Our Midst
06/07/08 Sarjeant Art Gallery To Get $800,000 Upgrade
03/07/08 Rationalise Health Boards, Not Health Services
01/07/08 Museum Cutbacks For 2008/09
01/07/08 Council Seconds Chief Executive To Wanganui Gas
30/06/08 Randhir Dahya Installed As "Senior Councillor"
29/06/08 Wanganui Mayor Rejects Leaky Home Bail-Out
27/06/08 Museum Cutbacks "Boards Call"
26/06/08 Laws Defends Contempt Charge
23/06/08 Enough Is Enough: Outlaw The Gangs
21/06/08 Mayor Welcomes Rob Vinsen's Election
20/06/08 Horizons To Set 21.2% Rates Increase
16/06/08 Is Wanganui Ready For Armed Police?
14/06/08 Complaint to NZ Press Council of editorial bias at 'Wanganui Chronicle' (31 May 2008)
11/06/08 Affco & Land Meat Pay Trade Waste Charges
06/06/08 Council Slams AFFCO/Land Meats As "Deliquent": Instructs CEO To Take Legal Action
06/06/08 Significant Changes Made To Draft Annual Plan: Anti-Social Activity Affects 2008/09 Budget
03/06/08 Council To Set Final 2008/09 Rates On Thursday
30/05/08 Southern Entrance: A Vital Promotional Project
29/05/08 Mayor Welcomes Jailing Of Dog Owner
28/05/08 The Spelling of Wanganui
19/05/08 Phenomenal Response To Mayor's Coments
16/05/08 Graffiti Vandals Charged And Convicted
16/05/08 Wanganui Council Pulls Out Of Local Government NZ
15/05/08 Graffiti Reward Escalates To $1100
13/05/08 Few Submissions To Council's Draft Plan
13/05/08 Taggers Attack Splash Centre: Mayor Says Reward Worked For Library - Now Let's Get These Morons Too
12/05/08 Any Move To Add 'h' Will Be Resisted
06/05/08 Mayor Says Government Must Intervene In Doctors Strike
05/05/08 Council: Government Costs Us $1.8 Million
01/05/08 Wanganui Gas Review Report Released
30/04/08 Horizons Don't Understand Flood Issues
29/04/08 Mayor Says Reward $ Will Be Paid Out: Excellent Result
28/04/08 Horizons Flood Plan "Unsustainable": Mayor Says Referendum Needed
24/04/08 Special Meeting: Wanganui Gas Review
23/04/08 Mayor Welcomes Ministry Of Health Appointments
23/04/08 Mayor Backs Junior Doctors: DHB's "Barking Mad"
18/04/08 Splash Centre Extension Opening
17/04/08 Mosston School Road Danger: Mayor Offers Solution
17/04/08 Wanganui Anti-Gang Bill: Great Result In Parliament Last Night
15/04/08 Mayor Slams Sharples' Gang Message As "Appeasing The Crims"
15/04/08 Strong Response To Grafitti Reward
14/04/08 Vandal Attack On Alexander Library
06/04/08 Mayor Promotes Council Power-sharing: Aim To Elevate Councillor Status & Responsibility
04/04/08 Mayor Welcomes New Citizens
30/03/08 Maternity Crisis "Greatest Threat": Council Pledges To Lead & Coordinate
27/03/08 Mayor & Mosston School Reps To Discuss Road Safety
26/03/08 Mayor's Response To Memo Musa's Resignation
20/03/08 Councillors Not Gagged
19/03/08 Wanganui Not Planning To Introduce Residential Water Meters
12/02/08 Update On Lucy Laws
11/02/08 Mayor On Leave
11/02/08 Wanganui Holdings Resignations
01/02/08 Record Building Consent Values for 2007 Year
24/01/08 Mayor Vows Action On Entranceway
18/01/08 Wanganui Holdings Dividend & Consequences
14/01/08 Condolence Book for Sir Edmund
11/01/08 Sir Edmund Hillary 1919-2008
08/01/08 Tough Year Ahead For Council's Finances
  click here to view the archive of press releases from 2007 and earlier
Information Sheets
01/06 Statement on 'Laws Watch'/Widerstrom
07/05 Mayor's message to community meetings
07/05 Your rates for the 2005/06 financial year
  Proposed Parking Charges: The Facts
20/04/05 It's your choice, Mayor tells open books meeting

Vision Wanganui Press Releases
This page keeps a full list of all Press Releases, relating to both the mayoralty campaign and on other issues that arise.
06/06/05 Splash extension vote may prove sports catalyst
10/05/05 Code Of Conduct inquiry: The Facts
06/05 Funding Arrangements: 2004 Local Body Elections
  Proposed parking charges: The Facts
  Wanganui Referendum 2005
20/04/05 Mayor stands by promise of nil rates increase - for some
20/04/05 It's your choice, Mayor tells open books meeting
14/04/05 Mayor says costs of Mayoral office reduced
13/04/05 Reflections of a first-time Councillor by Cr Marty Lindsay

Vision Wanganui Policies
These policies are copies from the 2004 elections. They will be updated during the next review of current policy. For this reason some policies may be out of date.
04/09/05 Arts and Heritage Policy
04/08/26 Rural and Civil Defence Policy
04/08/24 Rates and Finance
04/08/07 Sport & Recreation Policy 2004
04/06/29 Youth Policy
04/05/29 Advocates of change
04/05/28 Democracy Policy
04/05/06 Democracy Policy Launch

 

 

 

 
 
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