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Food trucks in Whanganui's Majestic Square to stay - but in a new location 26 Feb, 2021 04:00 PM 4 minutes to read The debate of food trucks in Majestic Square is a hot topic among the public and decision makers at Whanganui District Council, Whanganui & Partners and Mainstreet. Photo / Bevan Conley Decision-makers have done a U-turn regarding the future of two food trucks in central Whanganui. The owners of Bula Bure and Thai Food were contacted by Whanganui District Council in early February, notifying them their licences for a street stall on a public place had been cance...

Soaring Whanganui building activity puts region's councils under pressure 19 Feb, 2021 04:00 PM 5 minutes to read The number of building consent applications and inspections are an issue for council resourcing. Photo / Bevan Conley The number of building consent applications and inspections are an issue for council resourcing. Photo / Bevan Conley Sue Dudman is assistant news director for the Whanganui Chroniclesue.dudman@whanganuichronicle.co.nzWhangaChron Rapid growth in building activity has councils around the region under the pump as building control staff struggle to keep up with demand...

Whanganui building and subdivision gathers pace as demand for housing grows 31 Dec, 2020 04:00 PM 3 minutes to read The subdivision at the end of Tawhero St will have 35 house sites once its ground level has been raised. Photo / Bevan Conley Laurel Stowell is a reporter for the Whanganui Chroniclelaurel.stowell@whanganuichronicle.co.nzWhangaChron Demand for houses in Whanganui continues to grow, with 198 new housing lots agreed to in 2020 and at least 150 more in the pipeline. That's not surprising with the district's population growing to 48,100, according to economic devel...

Building consent exemptions: Whanganui District Council advises people to be aware of changes 14 Dec, 2020 04:00 PM 3 minutes to read Whanganui District Council regulatory and planning group manager Hamish Lampp encourages people to consult with the council before starting building projects. Photo / Supplied Whanganui District Council regulatory and planning group manager Hamish Lampp encourages people to consult with the council before starting building projects. Photo / Supplied Whanganui Chronicle People who are planning building projects are being encouraged to talk to the Whanganui Distr...