Hamish Mc Douall

For our Tuesday music feature we're joined by 1990 Mastermind champion - and former mayor of Whanganui - Hamish McDouall.  Audio

With our regular quizmaster, Jack Waley-Cohen taking a break this week, your Sunday morning brain teaser is brought to you by former Whanganui mayor and Kiwi quiz champion Hamish McDouall. Audio

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

Whanganui Mayor Hamish McDouall talks to Anna about his favourite music, books and TV. Audio

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

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

Whanganui and Hamilton have placed first equal for the most beautiful city in New Zealand. Audio

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

In this episode of Voices; we find out how refugees are feeling after the Christchurch shootings. Produced by Claire Crofton. Audio

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

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