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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Grey Power Wanganui – 5th largest of 76 associations
June 25, 2020
Grey Power Wanganui has the fifth largest number of members out of the 76 associations throughout the country. Current President, Graham Adams, told the members at their recent AGM that, “Currently...
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Athletic Football Club players are captured on collectible card
June 25, 2020
Whanganui Athletic Football Club (WAFC) players have been red-carded, but this time it’s all for fun and the revenue is going straight back to the club. Senior player and long-time club member,...
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Introducing the Youth Empowering Sports Squad (Y.E.S.S) for 2020!
June 24, 2020
Clare & Dinelle had an awesome workshop yesterday with these student leaders! Lots of great discussion, brainstorming, sharing of ideas and laughter! We look forward to supporting this group to...
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Costello showcases new tunes at single release party
June 24, 2020
Blending R'n'B, pop and reggae, Whanganui singer-songwriter Ra Costello will release his new single, produced by top New Zealand artist Tiki Taane, next month. Costello will have a release party for...
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Watkin returns home with focus on White Ferns world cup team
June 24, 2020
Whanganui cricketing allrounder Jess Watkin returns home from her southern sojourn today to prepare for the coming summer season that includes a serious attempt to return to the White Ferns...
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Whanganui art students bring lockdown experiences to life in exhibition
June 24, 2020
UCOL Whanganui visual arts students have managed to complete assignments despite having their studies interrupted by a pandemic. Lecturer Lorraine Webb has made some slight modifications to the...
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Mother's tribute to lost daughter
June 24, 2020
Jazmine Jones-Collings was a young woman who loved animals and her family, so much so that she dedicated her life to giving back to them. Her family has paid tribute to the Whanganui 20-year-old who...
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Delays in treatment - Whanganui DHB Community Oral Health Service
June 24, 2020
Dear Whanganui region parents, The COVID 19 lockdown and additional requirements to keep your children safe at the dental clinic means that progress with our annual assessment, treatment and...
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Mid-winter swim attracts the brave at Castlecliff Beach
June 24, 2020
The More FM Polar Plunge sent a good number of brave souls into the surf at Castlecliff Beach on Sunday. Paul Brooks took his camera and kept away from the water. Cold water, costumes and courage at...
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Collectible Red Cards raise funds for Whanganui Athletic
June 24, 2020
Whanganui Athletic Football Club (WAFC) players have been well and truly red-carded, but this time it's all for fun, and the revenue is going straight back to the club. Senior player and long-time...
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Rural Bus students - Tranzit's new school bus safety videos
June 24, 2020
Earlier this year, prior to lockdown, Tranzit Coachlines worked with our drivers to develop two videos about school bus safety and appropriate student behaviour on the school bus. We also wanted these...
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