Whanganui scholar chases her dreams of studying abroad during pandemic
July 21, 2020
Covid-19 has destroyed many dreams over the last few months but a Whanganui scholar was determined not to let anything get in the way of her European study dream. Sarah Miller has recently received a...
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Dennihe and Toa win Solo-Duo Regional 2020 Smokefreerockquest competition
July 21, 2020
CONGRATULATIONS DENNIHE EDWARDS AND TOA TAWHITAPOU! Solo/Duo Regional Winners for the 2020 Smokefreerockquest Competition. (entered via video online). Well done guys!!
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Father and son duo win surf lifesaving awards
July 20, 2020
James Newell says he's proud of the work put into creating generations of lifeguards in Whanganui. He and son Matthew snapped up accolades for their dedication to surf lifesaving at the Taranaki...
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'Tenuto Trio' - Highly Commended Award at the Regional Chamber Music Competitions
July 20, 2020
And the Chamber Music Regional Contest RESULTS are in.... Congratulations to THE TENUTO TRIO! - HIGHLY COMMENDED Award! Congratulations also to EVE PARKER-GROVES receiving the Adjudicators Awards with...
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Students busy entering Chamber Music online this year
July 19, 2020
These students have been busy entering Chamber Music online (no live regional event this yearđ„) The Good Folk....(Jan Kruger, Will Southee and Angus Pitkethley). Guitarsafire....(Jack Fawthorpe,...
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Lessons to be learned by Whanganui Metro rugby teams ahead of weekend play
July 17, 2020
Brought to you by Wanganui Rugby Union. Nelson Mandela was once quoted that he never lost - he either won or he learned. The lessons are still out there for the St John's Whanganui Metro teams heading...
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Whanganui's Heritage Fund balancing private and public good
July 17, 2020
Grants to building owners for revamping heritage facades is about balancing private funding with public benefit, Whanganui District Council's heritage adviser says. Scott Flutey said he had been...
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Single scullers fight out round three of the Whanganui winter series
July 16, 2020
Single scullers fought at the finish of round three in the Blinkhorne and Carroll Winter Series on the Whanganui River on Sunday where 30 crews braved the conditions. Horowhenua rower Bruce Tate just...
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Seth Reardon hangs on for third
July 16, 2020
Whanganui rider and defending New Zealand Enduro champion Seth Reardon has finished third in the shortened 2020 version wrapped up in the Santoft Forest near Bulls on Sunday. Reardon battled hard on...
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Parnells Cafe offer special side-menu to celebrate Matariki
July 16, 2020
Whanganui to bid to win back-to-back most beautiful awards
July 13, 2020
Whanganui will be in the running defend its title of 'most beautiful' and those behind the bid believe enough has been done in the past year to give the city a shot at winning the award for a second...
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Renowned NZ artists exhibit in Whanganui
July 11, 2020
Renowned ceramics artist Wi Taepa has been the artist in residence at Gallery 85 on Glasgow St since just before the Covid alert level 4 lockdown and now his work during that time is on display there...
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Whanganui refractor telescope back in action at Ward Observatory
July 11, 2020
Much to the delight of Whanganui stargazers, the historic telescope is back in place at the Ward Observatory after a recent refurbishment. The 9.5 inch refractor telescope is the largest unmodified...
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Whanganui paddlers dominate start of national series with six medals
July 10, 2020
Whanganui kayakers have sent warning shots across the bows of rival paddlers with dominant winning performances at the beginning of the National 10km Winter Series in Mana at the weekend. A strong...
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Inline hockey â Exciting game to play
July 9, 2020
New members welcome ! Traditionally, Whanganui used to be very strong in inline hockey. In the early 2000s there were under 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 year olds as well as senior teams, but about eight years...
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