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Dating in Whanganui

Members from Whanganui and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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Whanganui at a glance

  • Whanganui has about 49,000 residents, which puts it in the top 20 cities of New Zealand.
  • It's part of Manawatu-Wanganui.
  • Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand, is about 344 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Marton (32 km), Palmerston North (67 km) and Kelvin Grove (67 km).

First-date ideas for Whanganui

Daytime dates suit a town like Whanganui: a late breakfast or a walk before lunch feels relaxed and ends on its own.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Whanganui

How far around Whanganui can I search?

In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Whanganui free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Whanganui and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Whanganui real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Whanganui?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in New Zealand or abroad.

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