ALERT LEVEL 1 - No restrictions for Schools
June 8, 2020
Alert Level 1 New Zealand will be at Alert Level 1 on Tuesday 9 June. The Government has announced that New Zealand can safely move out of Alert Level 2 at 11:59pm on Monday 8 June. Covid-19 Alert...
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Vietnamese fusion eatery coming to Victoria Avenue in Whanganui
June 6, 2020
Huy Le was tired of having to travel out of town for his national cuisine so the Vietnamese expat has taken matters into his own hands. He's starting up a Vietnamese restaurant in Whanganui. The...
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New digital platform connects Whanganui employers and youth
June 5, 2020
Economic development agency Whanganui & Partners and 100% SWEET have launched a new digital platform connecting youth with local employers. Youth Employment Success (YES) is an online platform...
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Table of changes to NCEA and UE re COVID impact
June 5, 2020
Alec McNab reflects on success of Whanganui athletes at national schools level
June 4, 2020
Much of sport is finally underway under updated guidelines. As mentioned last week, I had hoped to be able to give definitive dates for running events but this will have to wait as much is still in...
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Ex-Whanganui man, Tristan Gilbertson, the new Telecommunications Commissioner
June 4, 2020
Ex-Whanganui man, Tristan Gilbertson, has been named the new Telecommunications Commissioner responsible for assessing competition in the telco industry and making regulatory recommendations to the...
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Changes to NCEA and University Entrance address COVID-19 impact
June 3, 2020
03 June 2020 Further changes to NCEA and University Entrance (UE) requirements will be made for this school year to support students in light of the disruption of COVID-19. The following changes will...
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Forty-seven Whanganui businesses tap advice fund
June 3, 2020
So far more than $100,000 has been dished out to Whanganui businesses to support them in adapting to challenges caused by Covid-19 through the Regional Business Partners programme. Whanganui and...
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Athletic to finally kick off Federation League this weekend
June 1, 2020
The first major team sports have poked their heads above the parapet and got the all clear to play ball, as GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic will finally kick off their 2020 Lotto Central...
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Tour de Whanganui open for all around the town bridge cycling routes
May 25, 2020
As Whanganui adjusts to the new normal coming out of Covid-19 restrictions, the cycling community doesn't want them to give up on all the gains they've made on their people-powered vehicles. Velo...
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Former Whanganui muso turns his talents to Covid 19 rap for children
May 23, 2020
Former Whanganui musician Brodie White spent more than a decade touring and recording as the frontman of local band Sun and the Wolf (formerly The Have), but after the band broke up in 2017, he turned...
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Pink Shirt Day postponed
May 22, 2020
Pink Shirt Day 2020 is postponed! Until then, help your school community and students/tauira understand what Pink Shirt Day is all about and what your school is doing to prevent bullying and create a...
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Instructions for our students during Alert Level 2
May 15, 2020
Monday 18 May 2020 INFORMATION for WHANGANUI HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS We are all very pleased to be back at school. Please follow these rules and expectations at all times during Alert Level 2: When...
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MONDAY 18 MAY - Safe and open for everyone
May 13, 2020
Kia ora koutou, Welcome back to all our students, parents and staff under Alert Level 2 on Monday, 18 May. I thank you very much for your co-operation and support of our students and staff as we all...
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Anderson's Uniform Sales
May 13, 2020
There will be a one week transition period for the change-over from summer uniform to winter uniform during 18 May to 22 May. WHS Girls uniform list and prices WHS Boys uniform list and prices Click...
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