Wanganui Business Services
Population
46,000
Major Industry
Service centre for the surrounding agricultural region, cargo port, retail and fishing.
Meeting Options
Memorial Hall Complex caters for up to 1500 theatre-style; Opera House up to 850; Wanganui Function Centre up to 500 for seated functions, and smaller facilities at motor inns and hotels.
Getting your Bearings Victoria Avenue is the main street, running through the city from Whanganui River. A block away is Queens Park, regarded as the cultural heart of the city and home to the Whanganui Regional Museum, War Memorial Hall, Sarjeant Gallery, Alexander Library and Wanganui District Library. The Information Centre is in Cooks Gardens.
Business Overview Wanganui services the surrounding agricultural areas. There is small manufacturing and several national sports training facilities/events.
