Hamish Mc Douall
Govt takes shareholding model in Three Waters reforms
The government is forging ahead with its Three Waters reforms and says it's time everyone else got on board.
It means drinking, waste and storm water systems will come under four massive water… Audio
Bookmarks with Mayor Hamish McDouall of Whanganui
Whanganui Mayor Hamish McDouall talks to Anna about his favourite music, books and TV. Audio
Whanganui growing pains
There's a bit of drama over a bridge in Whanganui. The town is growing rapidly and while that's good for the region it's also putting pressure on century old infrastructure. Whanganui Mayor Hamish… Audio
Music Feature: The life and work of David Bowie
Whanganui Mayor Hamish McDouall happens to be an expert on David Bowie and joins us to play some of his hits and lesser-known songs. Audio
A tie for most beautiful city in NZ
Whanganui and Hamilton have placed first equal for the most beautiful city in New Zealand. Audio
Local Government also wants to move to four year council terms
Local Government New Zealand is already pushing for a referendum on four year terms for our country's local councils and mayors.
The Vice President of Local Government New Zealand and Whanganui… Audio
Hundreds of jobs promised for Whanganui
The Provincial Growth Fund is investing $27 million in five projects at the Whanganui Port. Karyn speaks with Whanganui mayor Hamish McDouall about the impact this will have on the region. Audio
Cannonball found at Whanganui building site
A piece of possibly unexploded ordinance turned up in Whanganui yesterday evening.
Workers at the Sarjeant art gallery, which is being redeveloped, found a cannonball while excavating the site early… Audio
Schools get early Christmas present to tune of $400 million
Schools will get an early Christmas present to the tune of $400 million to spend on upgrades to school property and grounds.
It was the main pitch to members from the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at… Audio
Whanganui Mayor responds to cat food factory closure
A Whanganui cat food factory is moving its operations to Thailand - costing the city 152 jobs.
Mars Petcare in the suburb of Castlecliff produces pouches which are then filled with cat food - but its… Audio
Refugee settlement govt's call - Whanganui mayor
Whanganui's mayor Hamish McDouall says the city does have its housing and health problems, but the decision to settle refugees there was ultimately Immigration New Zealand's call.
He speaks to Susie… Audio
Growing silverbeet and self esteem in Whanganui
A community project in a formerly derelict part of Whanganui, rife with gang tensions and vandalised houses is now providing life skills and employment hope. What began as one man's vision for a… Video, Audio
Welcoming refugees after the events of 15 March
In this episode of Voices; we find out how refugees are feeling after the Christchurch shootings. Produced by Claire Crofton. Audio
Whanganui's refugee intake
Several centres around the country are accepting refugees over the next few years. The refugee quota increased from 750 to 1000 last July, and will again rise again to 1500 in July 2020. Audio
Ratepayers Association labelled 'ignorant' after calling for a referendum on settlement
The Whanganui Ratepayer's Association is being labelled as ignorant scaremongers for saying iwi should not gain ownership of some of the city's parks and reserves. It's demanding a council referendum… Audio
New Lease of Life for the Sarjeant
Whanganui's Sarjeant Art Gallery has been emptied out ahead of a multi-million dollar earthquake strengthening and extension project. Costing a total of $34.9 million, it's a dream that's taken two… Audio
Toxin reportedly dropped in Whanganui public park
The Whanganui District Council is investigating whether the controversial 1080 pest control pellets were dropped at Virginia Lake public reserve, after photos appeared on social media. The Department… Audio
Frustration grows at delays to Whanganui washout repairs
Frustration is growing in Whanganui after a major washout on State Highway 4 in 2015. Mayor Hamish McDouall told RNZ reporter Robin Martin if the damage gets any worse it has the potential to cut the… Audio
Whanganui ready for flood waters to peak today
A relieved Whanganui mayor Hamish McDouall says the river hasn't reached the levels that were predicted and the city is not likely to be flooded. Audio
Whanganui Mayor with an update on flooding situation
The New Zealand Defence Force has sent extra staff to Whanganui to help with evacuations and flood preparation. Whanganui Mayor Hamish McDouall joins Checkpoint. Audio