NewsBank (Whanganui Midweek)
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Blooms on display at autumn show
This weekend the Wanganui Chrysanthemum Club members are hosting the Autumn Flower Show in conjunction with the Wanganui Horticultural Society and they are looking forward to showing off their blooms to the public of Wanganui.
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Hey little sister, who’s the lucky one?
Apilot programme encouraging farmers to get off their farms to mentor local kids has been deemed a success for mental health.
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Region celebrates International Jazz Day
The jazz community is a worldwide aggregate that knows no boundaries, united by a respect for this great music that was born in America and, because of its sheer brilliance, has spread to almost every country on the planet.
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Why we’re bringing three strikes back
Campaigning in last year’s general election, the clear message from people was that we needed to get tough on crime. In particular on those who are serious repeat offenders.
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The lost boys of post-war farming
Asearch is under way for descendants of hundreds of British boys sent out for farming training in New Zealand a century ago.
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Keen sportsman and researcher
Peter Robert Johnston
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WHANGANUI DISTRICT RUGBY QUIZ
1. Name the Whanganui-born man who played rugby for both New Zealand and Australia.
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Jockey starts with a double win
Central Districts-based jockey Portia Matthews got her jumps season off to the perfect start with a winning double at Hāwera on Sunday.
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Castlecliff Library books bash to celebrate its fifth birthday
Castlecliff Library is celebrating its fifth birthday on Saturday at the Duncan Pavilion at Castlecliff Beach with guest author Dave Hayward, of Feilding, speaking about writing his eight books.
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Grower earns national award for his roses
Whanganui nurseryman Bob Matthews says the time it takes to invent a new rose breed always surprises people.
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Official opening on this Saturday for Whanganui’s Repair Café
Repair Café Whanganui’s official opening is this Saturday at 11am and everyone is invited.
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Royal Enfield riders gather in Whanganui
Royal Enfield riders from around the North Island joined local owners for an historic event in Whanganui on April 6, the largest one-day gathering of the marque in New Zealand in recent years.
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MAKING TRACKS WITH SCROGGIN Jobs lost but more rangers coming
While 30 back-office jobs are going at the Department of Conversation, the good news is that DoC intends to hire 20 new rangers.
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Have your say on long-term plan MAYORAL MUSINGS
Submissions on Whanganui District Council’s long-term plan are rolling in and we’d love to hear your thoughts. We’re out and about talking to people over the next while so, if you can, make the most of this opportunity to talk with elected representatives and council staff.
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Blood, tea and cheer for Jasmine
Jasmine Fore is this month’s Volunteer of the Month. She was nominated by Rachel Judd, donor relations coordinator — New Zealand Blood Service, and presented with a certificate, volunteer pin and a $40 Mud Duck voucher.
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Museum treasures draw
Whanganui’s Regional Museum is a treasure house well worth visiting, with more than 350,000 items, including an historic photographic collection.
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WHANGANUI HAPPENINGS
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Whanganui’s most-read community newspaper.
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Museum treasures draw
Whanganui’s Regional Museum is a treasure house well worth visiting, with more than 350,000 items, including an historic photographic collection.
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New notes for violinist Farewell concert for NZ String Quartet’s Lapins
Over the past eight years, Whanganui audiences have come to know Monique Lapins (second violinist of Chamber Music Whanganui patrons, the NZ String Quartet), and have enjoyed the tremendous energy, artistry and musical depth she has brought to the quartet’s performances.
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New approach to tackle housing woes New approach to tackle housing woes
Whanganui District Council is working on a new approach to address the district’s housing woes.
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Whanganui’s most-read community newspaper.
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New approach to tackle housing woes New approach to tackle housing woes
Whanganui District Council is working on a new approach to address the district’s housing woes.
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Superb collection of old and new
Bird Child and Other Stories
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Legends gather to spin short tales
Fourteen Days
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A tangled web of secrets
The Secrets They Kept
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WHANGANUI HAPPENINGS
LATEST WANGANUI MODEL RAILWAY AND ENGINEERING SOCIETY
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Collie Club notches up 75 years
Ruahine-Rangiwahia Collie Club celebrated its 75th jubilee on April 5-6 in perfect autumn weather.
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Guyton project breathes new life into historic central street
Work has begun on the final stages of the Guyton St revitalisation, and Whanganui District Council has released an artist’s impression to help the community visualise the historic street’s new look.