Musician Ra Costello on Nelson Mandela, Tiki Taane and Whanganui youth
July 6, 2020
**Whanganui musician and WHS old boy, Ra Costello will celebrate the release of his new single Time with a gig at Lucky Bar on Saturday, July 11. A new EP called What a Ride has been recorded with...
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Whanganui parkrun series debut attracts 76 entrants
July 6, 2020
The debut of Whanganui's weekly parkrun series finally took place on Saturday, after a long delay because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Organiser Judy Mellsop said 76 people took part, with 13 volunteers...
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Wanganui Metro Women will make history in Manawatū rugby competition
July 3, 2020
A little bit of history will be made at Massey University on Saturday as the home side hosts the brand new Wanganui Metro Women's team for kickoff of the 2020 Prue Christie Cup. In the pipeline these...
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Pink Shirt Day a Success
July 3, 2020
Last Friday our Community Prefects held Pink Shirt day - a mufti day with an anti bullying focus. This included a 'Cookie for a Compliment' which was a huge success with message boards filled and many...
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A talented group of rowers lined up for honours at the Aramoho Whanganui Rowing Club prizegiving
July 3, 2020
Aramoho Whanganui Rowing Club president Bruce Osborne was not surprised that even a global pandemic could not take the shine off the level of talent to emerge through the annual prizegiving process...
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Two-time breast cancer survivor from Whanganui urges Kiwis to host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast
July 2, 2020
A mother of three from Whanganui who has gone through breast cancer twice is encouraging Kiwis to get involved with Pink Ribbon Breakfast month this July. Kristy Humphries was first diagnosed with...
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New money lessons help students gain NCEA
July 2, 2020
Secondary students can gain credits toward NCEA by learning about money thanks to a new collection of learning materials developed by the Commission for Financial Capability (CFFC). The CFFC has...
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Winter conditions bring out best at WHS Cross Country
July 2, 2020
There is a Whanganui connection with the New Zealand Secondary Schools Championships to be held in Hawera in September. Former Whanganui middle distance runner Jason Cressingham has a major role in...
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Terriffic talent at our Annual Junior Speech Competition
July 1, 2020
Today we had our Annual Junior Speech Competition Year 9 speeches had a 2-4 minute ‘How To’ topic. 1st Toby Clark delivered a compelling argument about ‘how to save the world in one easy...
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George Davey wins his 'Top Spot' daily prize in the Richie McCaw competition on TV3 'The Project'
July 1, 2020
Year 10 boy, George Davey wins his 'Top Spot' in the Richie McCaw competition on TV3 'The Project' at 7pm, promoting / showcasing the best spots in New Zealand. George received a daily prize of $200...
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Heritage adviser Scott Flutey has passion for Whanganui's built heritage
July 1, 2020
Last year Scott Flutey took up the position of heritage adviser at Whanganui District Council, bringing with him knowledge, experience and a unique passion for the job and its duties. It's something...
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Historic building a haven for developing talent
July 1, 2020
The Whanganui Musicians Club was created to promote and support local musicians, and it continues to provide a haven for developing talent. The club is now taking what was Whanganui's first public...
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Regional Skills Leadership Group set up in Whanganui/Manawatū region
June 30, 2020
Workforce and skills needs are the focus of a new group set up to support the changing labour market in the region. A Regional Skills Leadership Group (RSLG) has been established for the...
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Whanganui High School Tours
June 29, 2020
⭐️ Tours of Whanganui High School ⭐️ For Parents and Year 8 students who are intending to come to Whanganui High School next year. Days and times of Tours this week: • 9.15 am tours on...
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Whanganui High School - enrolments for 2021 welcomed
June 25, 2020
Students, staff and whānau at Whanganui High School consistently put in the hard mahi together to ensure we are able to regularly celebrate outstanding academic, cultural and sporting successes. All...
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