Last week Max Brown and his team mate, Kurtis Imrie, were selected to race the men’s K2 1000m boat for the Tokyo Olympics – the first New Zealand canoe sprint paddlers to earn selection for Tokyo...
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Marshall Littlefair 1st place in the under 16, Fielding Skate Competition
April 24, 2021
Congratulations to Marshall Littlefair who came 1st place in the under 16 Fielding Skate Competition on 17 April! 🥇 Well done Marshall 👏 🙂
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Where Anzac Day services are taking place across the Whanganui region
April 24, 2021
Anzac Day services are returning to the Whanganui, Rangitikei, and Ruapehu districts this weekend, after last year's commemorations were cancelled due to Covid-19. Whanganui's dawn parade, which has...
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Whanganui hosted the inaugural Central Sprint Regatta ahead of the NZ Canoe Sprint Nationals next month
April 23, 2021
More than 55 paddlers from four Lower North Island clubs converged on Whanganui's Lake Wiritoa for the inaugural Central Sprint Regatta at the weekend. Hosted by the kayaking division of the Whanganui...
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Almost half the Whanganui team set personal bests at the North Island Track and Field Championships
April 22, 2021
There was much for Whanganui athletes to celebrate at the recent North Island Championships over and above the 16 podium places reported on last week (four titles, four seconds and eight third places)...
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Tokyo Olympics: Whanganui paddler Max Brown, K2 crewmate Kurtis Imrie first to be named
April 22, 2021
Yet another product of the mighty Whanganui River is set to make his Olympic debut after gaining selection into the New Zealand men's K2 1000m boat for the Tokyo Games. Max Brown and regular Kiwi K2...
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Local music groups combine to bring concert for Anzac Day
April 22, 2021
While it’s taken an extra 12 months almost to the day, the message of peace through music will still be delivered at the Royal Wanganui Opera House on Anzac Day. Karl Jenkins’ powerful concert...
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Whanganui Ballet & Dance Academy presents Fairie Ball
April 22, 2021
Students and guest artists with the Whanganui Ballet & Dance Academy will present Fairie Ball this weekend at the Prince Edward Auditorium at Whanganui Collegiate School. The first half of the 90...
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Students excelling in Martial Arts
April 20, 2021
Karate catch up On Easter weekend a few WHS students representing Wanganui Kyokushin MOKNZ competed at the 2021 Match Fights in Napier. Oscar and Emily Benson both won their match fights performing...
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Year 9 student, Aria Bannister wins the RiverCity Open Squash Tournament, Women's Senior Open!
April 19, 2021
WHS year 9 student Aria Bannister won the RiverCity Open Squash Tournament over the weekend. Aria was the number 2 seed for the event defeating current Central Districts Senior Woman’s rep Emma Rowe...
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Whanganui High School presents: MAMMA MIA!!
April 19, 2021
Whanganui High School presents: MAMMA MIA!! @ The Royal Wanganui Opera House Wednesday 19 May at 7pm Thursday 20 May at 7pm Friday 21 May at 7pm Saturday 22 May at 5pm Adults $20 School Students $15...
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Whanganui High School Students representing Whanganui in Roller Hockey
April 18, 2021
The long Easter Weekend, saw a group of Whanganui High School students make the long trip across the Cook Strait to represent Whanganui in Roller Hockey at the Roller Hockey Easter Tournament in...
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Jess & Ardon share their stories at Real Talk event in Whanganui
April 17, 2021
A series of New Zealand speakers, two of whom are from Whanganui, will be sharing their stories this weekend as part of Real Talk, an event aimed at inspiring and empowering others. The Whanganui date...
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Mokoia and Jipsy chosen for the Te Rūnanga o Ngā Wairiki Ngāti Apa Rangatahi Leadership Programme – Maripi Tuatini 2021
April 16, 2021
Congratulations to year 9 students, Mokoia Wilson-Winterburn and Jipsy Manuel-Joseph who have recently been chosen for the Te Rūnanga o Ngā Wairiki Ngāti Apa Rangatahi Leadership Programme –...
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Whanganui sailors finish one-two in the open class at the Wellington Region Schools Regatta
April 16, 2021
Four Whanganui sailors took the top two spots at the annual Wellington Region Schools Regatta hosted by Paremata Boating Club on Wednesday. Whanganui High School students Eddie Dewhirst and Caleb...
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