Whanganui District
Situated on the west coast of the North Island and home to about 50,000 people, Whanganui is a vibrant district known for its strong community spirit, thriving arts scene, heritage architecture and dramatic natural beauty, from the awa to its coastline and parks.
Whanganui District faces various hazards including storms, earthquakes, landslides, and tsunami.
Information during an emergency
During an emergency information will be available through a number of channels from Manawatū-Whanganui Emergency Management and Whanganui District Council.
Brian FM will broadcast directly from Whanganui District Council's emergency management headquarters, with this information shared with other stations. For online updates, Whanganui District Council will use their website, Antenno App and Facebook. Information will also be made available through local newspapers where possible.
Stay Informed
Learn how you can stay informed during an emergency in your part of the Manawatū-Whanganui Region.