Thriving business taps talent pool
February 25, 2021
The Whanganui branch of an international engineering consultancy firm is continuing to build after a strong 2020. WSP has hired three new employees in the last few months as demand for services in the...
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The appeal of drag racing – Dave Hickford and daughter, Amber
February 25, 2021
Dave Hickford says, “I’ve loved V8 cars since I was 17 and got into buying old V8 vehicles.” That was put on hold while starting a family until 2014, when he bought a HZ Holden Ute. It was a...
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Artists eager to be part of gallery's annual awards
February 25, 2021
Works from around the Whanganui region have poured into the Sarjeant on the Quay for the 2021 Pattillo Whanganui Arts Review. Submission day for this year's awards was on Tuesday, February 23. The...
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New playwrights, new plays at Whanganui Repertory Theatre
February 24, 2021
This Saturday, 7pm, at Repertory Theatre, two budding playwrights will present their plays to the public as rehearsed readings. Entry is free/koha and comments from everyone will be welcomed in the...
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Shooting club gets funds for youths
February 24, 2021
Recently, Sport Whanganui was given access to funding through Tu Manawa Active Aotearoa, says RSA Target Shooting Club Captain, Graeme Simpson. The funding was targeted at youth initiatives. "We...
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Motocross: NZ cross country elite ready for 2021 season opening round in Marton on Sunday
February 23, 2021
New Zealand's elite cross country racers will be back in business this weekend and, after a 2020 season ruined by a pesky virus, the 2021 series is sure to be a ripper. The Covid-19 pandemic forced...
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Motocross: Whanganui riders take out historic double at Junior Nationals
February 23, 2021
Two Whanganui riders have blown away the competition at the recent New Zealand Junior Motocross Championships in Tauranga. Troy Bullock and Karaitiana Horne both took out 1NZ in their respective...
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Sound Canvas back for three shows at the Royal Wanganui Opera House
February 23, 2021
The third instalment of Brass Whanganui's Sound Canvas production will take place at the end of March, with the group showcasing almost an hour and a half of music, visual art, movement and theatre...
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Sound Canvas 2021
February 23, 2021
Sound Canvas 2021 Performing at The Royal Wanganui Opera House Saturday 27 March - 3pm & 7pm Sunday 28 March - 2pm A performance of music, visual art, movement and poetry in a space which allows...
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Students did well at Roller Hockey Tournament
February 23, 2021
Well done to our Roller Hockey Students 💚💛 Whanganui High School had a number of students travel to Hastings over the weekend 13th – 14th February 2021 to represent Whanganui and the Wanganui...
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WHS Swimming Champs 2021
February 22, 2021
WHS Swimming Champs 2021 💚💙💛❤️ Our Swimming Champs were held on Friday 19 February at the Splash Centre. House results: 1st - Whenua 2nd - Moana 3rd - Awa 4th - Maunga Thanks to Zoe...
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WHS Inter-House Athletics Day - Whole School
February 22, 2021
WHS House Athletics Day - Thursday 25 February Whole School participating 💚💛💙❤️ Looking forward to seeing you all at Cooks 🤗🤗 . Click on bit.ly/whshouse for information regarding...
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Whanganui hurdlers to the fore at Porritt Classic
February 19, 2021
The wonderful run of weather that took us through the Cooks Classic, The Mile Challenge, Masters Games and week 1 of the Centre Championships continued through the Porritt Classic in Hamilton at the...
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Cambridge Maths Results in 2020 were the best yet for Whanganui High School
February 17, 2021
Students at Whanganui High School have again aced their Cambridge Mathematics exams, with 15 of the 17 Year 11 students receiving an A grade or better. The Cambridge International General Certificate...
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Breakfast Stop for busy kids
February 17, 2021
Did you know that in C1 we have set-up a Breakfast Stop for you busy students who have training before school, have to help out with siblings in the morning or just haven't had time for breakfast at...
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