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Very High Fire Danger 26 January - 29 January 2024
Very High Fire Danger 26 January - 29 January 2024

Very high fire danger for Manawatū-Whanganui for the weekend of 26 January - 29 January 2024
Community Honours
Community Honours

Community Honours nominations are now open.  Do you have someone in mind?  We would love to hear about the person and their work.
An additional four years for New Zealand’s earthquake prone buildings
An additional four years for New Zealand’s earthquake prone buildings

After extensive lobbying efforts and a partnership between councils across New Zealand and  Local Government New Zealand, earthquake-prone buildings have been granted an additional 4 years to be remediated or demolished.
Council votes in favour of the Ngā Tapuae o Matangi Māori Ward
Council votes in favour of the Ngā Tapuae o Matangi Māori Ward

In Manawatū District Council’s meeting today, Elected Members discussed and voted to formally set their views on Central Government’s proposed Local Government (Electoral Legislation and Māori Wards and Constituencies) Amendment Bill.
Propagating opportunities for the District
Propagating opportunities for the District

With the day-to-day operation of the Kawakawa Nursery well established, the team has looked for ways to share their knowledge.  They have developed a Manawatū District specific propagation guide to share with the public.
Rubbish or Recycling?
Rubbish or Recycling?

Our friends at wasteMINZ have created a fun, 12 question drag and drop quiz to see if the item should land in rubbish, recycling, glass or hazardous?
Play, screenshot and share your score to go into the draw to win a Frank Green drink bottle!