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4 days ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Moana Ellis
Abseil Access staff work on setting up cables for a 30m suspension bridge over the Mangaturuturu River. Photo / Tahlia FrewTrail builders are three weeks away from opening the newest section of the Mountains to Sea – Ngā Ara Tūhono Great Ride cycle trail. When complete, the 29.4km Te Hangāruru Cycle Trail will deliver the infamous “missing link” in a multi-day adventure ride, starting on the volcanic slopes of Mt Ruapehu and ending at the Tasman Sea in Whanganui.
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1 week ago | 
stuff.co.nz | Moana Ellis
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1 week ago | 
1news.co.nz | Moana Ellis
Trail builders are three weeks away from opening the newest section of the Mountains to Sea – Ngā Ara Tūhono Great Ride cycle trail. When complete, the 29.4km Te Hangāruru Cycle Trail will deliver the infamous "missing link" in a multi-day adventure ride, starting on the volcanic slopes of Mt Ruapehu and ending at the Tasman Sea in Whanganui.
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1 week ago | 
awafm.co.nz | Moana Ellis
By Moana Ellis, Local Democracy ReportingTrail builders are three weeks away from opening the newest section of the Mountains to Sea – Ngā Ara Tūhono Great Ride cycle trail. When complete, the 29.4km Te Hangāruru Cycle Trail will deliver the infamous “missing link” in a multi-day adventure ride, starting on the volcanic slopes of Mt Ruapehu and ending at the Tasman Sea in Whanganui.
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1 week ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Moana Ellis
Whanganui's HoopNation Junior Showcase is one of the events being supported to draw more visitors into the regions. Photo / Cameron WalkerAdventure races, festivals, cultural and sports events across the Whanganui, Rangitīkei and Ruapehu districts will benefit from new Government investment. Funding from the contestable $5 million Regional Events Promotion Fund will support a range of local events aimed at attracting domestic visitors and driving economic activity in rural and regional areas.
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1 week ago | 
awafm.co.nz | Moana Ellis
By Moana Ellis, Local Democracy ReportingAdventure races, festivals, cultural and sports events across the Whanganui, Rangitīkei and Ruapehu districts will benefit from new Government investment. Funding from the contestable $5 million Regional Events Promotion Fund will support a range of local events aimed at attracting domestic visitors and driving economic activity in rural and regional areas.
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1 week ago | 
teaonews.co.nz | Moana Ellis
A Ruapehu councillor has urged her council to take a stand against the Regulatory Standards Bill, describing it as “the evil twin” of the abandoned Treaty Principles Bill. Janelle Hinch, the council’s youngest elected member, called on the council to submit against the controversial legislative reform bill. The ACT Party’s bill, part of its coalition agreement with National, passed its first reading in Parliament under urgency last week and now goes before the Finance and Expenditure Committee.
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1 week ago | 
1news.co.nz | Moana Ellis
Whanganui District Council is sticking to an average rates increase of 2.2% following deliberations on its draft Annual Plan. Mayor Andrew Tripe believes it’s the lowest rise in the country for the year ahead. The plan for 2025/26 will go before the council in June to be adopted. Tripe said the council has focused on doing the basics well, investing in core infrastructure, and involving the community in decision-making.
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1 week ago | 
rnz.co.nz | Moana Ellis
Whanganui District Council is sticking to an average rates increase of 2.2 percent following deliberations on its draft Annual Plan. Mayor Andrew Tripe believes it's the lowest rise in the country for the year ahead. The plan for 2025/26 will go before the council in June to be adopted. Tripe said the council has focused on doing the basics well, investing in core infrastructure, and involving the community in decision-making.
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1 week ago | 
awafm.co.nz | Moana Ellis
By Moana Ellis, Local Democracy ReportingWhanganui District Council is sticking to an average rates increase of 2.2 percent following deliberations on its draft Annual Plan. Mayor Andrew Tripe believes it’s the lowest rise in the country for the year ahead. The plan for 2025/26 will go before the council in June to be adopted. Tripe said the council has focused on doing the basics well, investing in core infrastructure, and involving the community in decision-making.
