Mainstreet Whanganui is a not-for-profit town centre management organisation representing the Whanganui CBD. We work to promote local businesses and make our central city as vibrant and attractive as possible.
We were established in 1991, a time when Whanganui's CBD had grown increasingly tired and was in serious economic decline. 30 years on, the economic outlook has vastly improved and perceptions of our city have changed significantly - with Whanganui regularly topping the list as New Zealand's most beautiful city.
From our outset, Mainstreet has been a catalyst for change in Whanganui, both as an advocacy group supporting local businesses, and as a grassroots organisation, carrying out beautification works and managing events in the central city.
We were established in 1991, a time when Whanganui's CBD had grown increasingly tired and was in serious economic decline. 30 years on, the economic outlook has vastly improved and perceptions of our city have changed significantly - with Whanganui regularly topping the list as New Zealand's most beautiful city.
From our outset, Mainstreet has been a catalyst for change in Whanganui, both as an advocacy group supporting local businesses, and as a grassroots organisation, carrying out beautification works and managing events in the central city.
Our Remit Area
Mainstreet is responsible for looking after the eight blocks along Victoria Avenue, between Taupo Quay and Ingestre Street - the heart of Whanganui's Central Business District.
Mainstreet is responsible for looking after the eight blocks along Victoria Avenue, between Taupo Quay and Ingestre Street - the heart of Whanganui's Central Business District.
How We're Funded
We are funded primarily through a targeted levy paid by CBD building owners in their general rates. This levy pays for essential maintenance services, daily street cleaning, and ongoing beautification works.
Whanganui District Council also provides Mainstreet with some funding for additional maintenance work and we regularly apply for grants for support with our events. We also generate a modest amount of revenue through fundraising activities, selling advertising space, and helping to manage events.
We are funded primarily through a targeted levy paid by CBD building owners in their general rates. This levy pays for essential maintenance services, daily street cleaning, and ongoing beautification works.
Whanganui District Council also provides Mainstreet with some funding for additional maintenance work and we regularly apply for grants for support with our events. We also generate a modest amount of revenue through fundraising activities, selling advertising space, and helping to manage events.
