Whanganui's Pauls Rd Live music festival back for a good cause in 2021
January 29, 2021
The Pauls Road Live music festival in Whanganui East is back again this year, and proceeds will be given to Gabby's Starlit Hope Charity. Tickets go on sale on February 1. Whanganui residents Dean and...
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Wanganui U15 cricket healthy; rep side finishes third in CD Development tournament
January 29, 2021
Cricket Wanganui's under-15 rep side's trip to Levin for the Central Districts Development tournament last week proved why there is so much excitement around the talent this team possesses. The...
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Biggest open Athletics meet of the year happens in Whanganui and WHS will be well represented
January 29, 2021
This Saturday night the biggest open Athletics meet of the year happens in Whanganui and WHS will be well represented by 3 current and two former pupils’ in the elite senior events. The event has...
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All young athletes successful at North Island’s Colgate Games
January 28, 2021
Athletics Wanganui had 5 athletes represent the club at this year’s North Island Colgate Games in Inglewood. This is an annual event and is highly competitive. Athletes can compete from the age of 7...
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Bike Wise Whanganui offering a month of activities in February
January 28, 2021
The annual Bike Wise Whanganui programme returns for February. As part of the month there is the ‘Aotearoa Bike Challenge which asks you to do 10 minutes or more of riding your bike as often as you...
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First ever Whanganui Racketlon Tournament
January 28, 2021
Whanganui’s first ever Racketlon Tournament took place last weekend attracting players from Palmerston North, a highly ranked player from Christchurch and the number one female player as well. It...
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The Aotearoa Bike Challenge is back!
January 28, 2021
The Aotearoa Bike Challenge is a fun, free competition that’s all about seeing which workplaces or groups can get the most people to ride a bike for just 10 minutes or more. The 2021 Aotearoa Bike...
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Whanganui Swim Team come home from Wellington with big results
January 28, 2021
A small group from the Toyota Whanganui Swim Team returned home with big results from the 2021 Wellington 13 and over championships over Anniversary Weekend. The six swimmers backed up from their...
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Akshima's amazing time at the Rotary National Science & Technology Forum
January 28, 2021
Many people relax during their summer holidays, chilling with friends and travelling with family members. Instead, I attended the Rotary National Science & Technology Forum, meeting 173 other high...
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Welcome to 2021
January 27, 2021
27 January 2021 Kia ora - a warm welcome to all whānau for 2021. Year 9 Monday 1 February – 8.45am assemble in Centre Court (senior students will be assisting). Welcome pōwhiri begins at 9.00am...
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Rep Talk: Who's the Star?
January 27, 2021
Who was the star of the show? That's hard to say because everyone who took part in our Vintage Weekend Music Hall deserves a gold star. Organisers Patrick McKenna and Cathy Gribble are natural...
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Blind Eye offers humour and pathos with a twist on Amdram stage
January 27, 2021
What is the price of true love? Amdram Whanganui's new production 'Blind Eye' will explore the question when it opens next week. Vera (Joan Street) has been blind since birth, but Wally (Mike Street)...
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Take the Vintage Weekend survey and you could win cash
January 27, 2021
Whanganui Vintage Weekend Trust is putting up $1000 as a cash incentive for people to undertake a survey about the annual Vintage Weekend event. Bruce Jellyman, chairman of Whanganui Vintage Weekend...
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NZ Waka Ama Sprint Nationals 2021
January 26, 2021
I first starting paddling for Te Ringa Miti Tai Heke Whanganui Waka Ama Club when I was at Intermediate and am still paddling/steering today. It’s definitely a whanau/family sport as my dad,...
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Oceanview Speedway news
January 25, 2021
Local Production Saloon driver Brent Hackett finished the weekend's racing as the new 2NZ. But with an ounce of luck, he could have been putting the coveted 1NZ stickers on his car over the weekend...
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