Mike Tweed

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Phil Nixon says he is not aware of any challengers for the South Taranaki mayoralty. Photo / NZMEIncumbent Phil Nixon is the first to throw his name in the hat for the South Taranaki mayoralty at this year’s local elections. Nixon, first elected in 2019, said there was still work to be done, especially around the Government’s Local Water Done Well legislation.

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The sliding bank behind Whanganui's Highland Pipe Band hall is causing dampness, resulting in damage to the band's gear. Photo / Mike TweedWhanganui’s council has agreed to finish a retaining wall behind the city’s Highland Pipe Band hall to stop a bank sliding further on to the building. Councillors voted unanimously in favour of the work during deliberations on its 2025/26 annual plan.

5 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Mike Tweed

A 1972 Rick Rudd-made ceramic gorilla head on display at Quartz. Photo / Mike TweedThe Quartz Museum of Studio Ceramics’ plea for $60,000 in annual funding has been denied by the Whanganui District Council. Museum founder and director Rick Rudd made the request during hearings on the council’s 2025-26 Annual Plan earlier this month. He cited burnout and said the money would be used to employ people to take over some of his roles.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Mike Tweed

Paul Bayly has stepped down to pursue 'other business opportunities'. The independent chair of Whanganui District Council’s committee that oversees economic development has resigned after a year. Paul Bayly, an international recovery and infrastructure development consultant, took on the role last May. He chaired the council-controlled organisations and economic development (CCO and ED) committee’s first meeting three months later.

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Some tītitipounamu (riflemen) being released into the sanctuary in 2023. Photo / NZMEIt is back to the funding drawing board for Whanganui’s Tarapuruhi Bushy Park sanctuary, after the district council rejected its request for an extra $5000. The sanctuary received about $15,000 in council climate action funding last year, but asked for $20,000 in 2025/26.