Blog - Local News
GOVT gets tough on fines, licence loss or jail
Drivers with overdue traffic fines could have their licences suspended under a new law, which would also send people with overdue fines to prison. The proposed law - the Courts and Criminal Matters Bill - introduces stiffer penalties for overdue fines.
Read the full postNew i-SITE for Wanganui
Tourism New Zealand reports a new riverside i-SITE has been opened on Wanganui’s Taupo Quay to replace the old visitor centre on Guyton Street. The Wanganui District Council has invested $2.1 million in the new visitor centre, which includes a Wanganui shop, a unique display area showcasing native bush from the Wanganui area, and a
friendly team of i-SITE staff to offer visitors information about New Zealand and assist with bookings.
Ruapehu Cycleway Opens
The Prime Minister officially opened the first stage of the 200-kilometre Ruapehu to Whanganui New Zealand Cycle Trail project at Old Coach Road, Ohakune today.
Read the full postNew Zealand Masters Games – February 2011
Centred on Springvale Park in its own Games Village, this nine day event comprises 67 different sports and over 580 individual events. A highlight of the games is the proximity of the venues and the main shopping areas, most within 10 minutes drive from the village. This is a biannual event shared between Wanganui and Dunedin each year.
For more information visit www.nzmg.com
Wanganui as a Conference Centre
For small to medium-sized conferences, Wanganui is a perfect location. With diversity enriched by Maori and European cultures, and a backdrop of beautiful parks, luxuriant gardens and historic buildings, Wanganui offers professional, modern facilities, advanced communications, and a variety of accommodation.
Contact the Wanganui Conference Bureau for details.
